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Posted by fallsfall on July 13, 2005, at 20:15:24
Today I sent my resume in to apply for my boss's job. Yup it is a real job (32 hours/week). Director of a very small library. I don't know if I'll get the job, though the rest of the staff wants me to. My therapist says that I am "shedding my depression identity". It is scary and exciting at the same time.
So I'm a little busy these days trying to get information out of my boss's brain before he leaves. And I need to enroll in school to be qualified for the job.
I'll still read, and write when I can. You can always send me babblemail if you want to reach me.
I think that my therapist has done a really good job. I think that I've done a good job, too.
Posted by Dinah on July 13, 2005, at 20:20:54
In reply to Not around as much, posted by fallsfall on July 13, 2005, at 20:15:24
I'm so happy for you!! I think you're ready for this step.
I was wondering where you had gone, but I'm glad it was for such a good reason.
I had noticed that many of us who went to Chicago seem to be posting less and wondered if there was a connection. But I guess it's just coincidence.
Posted by annierose on July 13, 2005, at 20:51:35
In reply to Not around as much, posted by fallsfall on July 13, 2005, at 20:15:24
Fallsfall -
Awesome! It takes courage to go after a new job. I'll be sending some positive "hire me, hire me" waves your way. If you do get the job, we'll have to celebrate (and order the same meal).
Very exciting!! Maybe going to Chicago was a baby step, and now your taking leaps!!
Annierose
Posted by daisym on July 13, 2005, at 22:17:20
In reply to Not around as much, posted by fallsfall on July 13, 2005, at 20:15:24
This is the epidome of "everything has two sides." I'm so glad you are feeling so strong and ready to take this big step. Being busy is a good thing (most of the time.) But I'll miss you and your input. You are important to me. I hope you know that.
Good luck with the interview process. I'm sure you'll be a stand out.
Hugs from me,
Daisy
Posted by gardenergirl on July 13, 2005, at 22:21:12
In reply to Re: Not around as much » fallsfall, posted by daisym on July 13, 2005, at 22:17:20
Wow wow wow. That comes across without nonverbas as sort of casual, like oh, btw. But it's HUGE! What a great sign of healing and progress!
Gosh, I'm excited for you. Even if for whatever reason (like the person who decides is a bonehead) you didn't get it, just applying and making that decision is wonderful. But I'll add to Annierose's "hire me" waves and look forward to celebrating with you, perhaps in an Open party?
Ain't progress grand? Seems to be spreading.And of course I would miss you here, and I hope you would still find time to pop in.
gg
Posted by LadyBug on July 14, 2005, at 0:01:17
In reply to Re: Not around as much » fallsfall, posted by Dinah on July 13, 2005, at 20:20:54
That's awesome!
Good luck with the job process. Jobs have a way of making us feel better about ourself sometimes.
Posted by fallsfall on July 14, 2005, at 8:14:31
In reply to Re: Not around as much » fallsfall, posted by Dinah on July 13, 2005, at 20:20:54
I think that Chicago helped to increase my confidence by a lot. It was clearly important to my progress.
Thanks, Dinah.
Posted by fallsfall on July 14, 2005, at 16:13:58
In reply to Re: Not around as much » fallsfall, posted by annierose on July 13, 2005, at 20:51:35
Thanks, AnnieRose.
I think it will take them a long time to make a decision. Hopefully they will give me the "Interim" job in the meantime, and I can show them what a good job I'll do.
Posted by fallsfall on July 14, 2005, at 16:16:32
In reply to Re: Not around as much » fallsfall, posted by daisym on July 13, 2005, at 22:17:20
I'm not going anywhere. You know where to find me.
It is a big step. And I got a call today that I can do the vocational testing (that I've been looking for since April) next week. I'll do it in case this job falls through, or in case Voc Rehab will help pay for the schooling.
Posted by fallsfall on July 14, 2005, at 16:19:05
In reply to Re: Not around as much, posted by gardenergirl on July 13, 2005, at 22:21:12
Your and AnnieRose's "hire me" vibes got to my boss (the one who is leaving). He wants me to go to meetings next week (like the Trustee meeting) that he doesn't want to go to. He said "Not that I want to shove you down their throats, but... Well, maybe I do." It is nice to have his support.
Posted by fallsfall on July 14, 2005, at 16:20:33
In reply to Re: Not around as much, posted by LadyBug on July 14, 2005, at 0:01:17
Jobs do make us feel better about ourselves. I've been disabled for 8 of the last 10 years. Before that I *WAS* my job. I'm hoping to learn how to have my job be *part* of me, but not *all* of me. Thank goodness I can keep seeing my therapist 3/week so I can figure these things out.
Thanks.
Posted by ghost on July 14, 2005, at 17:55:36
In reply to Not around as much, posted by fallsfall on July 13, 2005, at 20:15:24
i'm crossing my fingers for you.
*lots of love*
ghost
Posted by All Done on July 15, 2005, at 0:47:09
In reply to Not around as much, posted by fallsfall on July 13, 2005, at 20:15:24
> Today I sent my resume in to apply for my boss's job. Yup it is a real job (32 hours/week). Director of a very small library. I don't know if I'll get the job, though the rest of the staff wants me to. My therapist says that I am "shedding my depression identity". It is scary and exciting at the same time.
>
> So I'm a little busy these days trying to get information out of my boss's brain before he leaves. And I need to enroll in school to be qualified for the job.
>
> I'll still read, and write when I can. You can always send me babblemail if you want to reach me.
>
> I think that my therapist has done a really good job. I think that I've done a good job, too.Wow, falls! You have done a *great* job! I know you'd be fantastic. Anyone that can recite "Yertle the Turtle" by memory belongs working in a library, I think ;).
Good luck and I'll be thinking of you!
Hugs,
Laurie
Posted by shrinking violet on July 15, 2005, at 11:33:44
In reply to Not around as much, posted by fallsfall on July 13, 2005, at 20:15:24
...and good luck with the job! (couldn't fit all of that on the subject line! lol). Let us know how it goes.
Keep up the good work!
sv
Posted by Dinah on July 15, 2005, at 16:46:05
In reply to Re: Not around as much » gardenergirl, posted by fallsfall on July 14, 2005, at 16:19:05
Posted by Poet on July 16, 2005, at 11:03:13
In reply to Not around as much, posted by fallsfall on July 13, 2005, at 20:15:24
Hi Fallsfall,
I hope I can shed my depression identity someday. You are an inspiration. You will do great in this job. You are ready.
Poet
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