How Do You Deal with Disappointment, Frustration, Feeling Down, Minimal Expectations

manofmusic · Post by **manofmusic** » Sat Jul 03, 2010 8:50 am

Chuck,

Are you busy practicing for the interview ?

Charlie Brown · Post by **Charlie Brown** » Sun Jul 04, 2010 2:19 am

The interview went well (I think). The next step would be to meet with the director. I should know by late this week.

Thanks for asking and remembering, manofmusic.

Charlie Brown · Post by **Charlie Brown** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 3:36 pm

Unexpected victory this afternoon: I got a callback 90 minutes after submitting my resume online!

I'm trying my luck with sales jobs again, and I was happy to see a new HR contact for a company that has been an annoying struggle with. She asked I send my resume either as a doc of PDF. (I had submitted it as text on the job board.) She sounded very nice and congenial. She said she will set up an interview with a manager. He is also someone I haven't previously dealt with--this is good. Fresh company contacts mean a fresh start for my application.

I researched and found the names and emails for the managers of two other companies I would like to work for, tried applying before, but they have been pains in the rear with my prior attempts. In these cases even though I applied online, I am sidestepping HR to get the managers' attention.

I've been down the past several days. My Lexapro dose was increased to 20 mg/daily. So today's events are definite shots in the arms. I am not bouncing off the walls yet. I am still cautiously optimistic, but today was a welcomed change for positive possibilities.

No word from my old firm and the interview I did late last week but that's ok. It's not even a week yet + there was the holiday weekend.

jrwhite · Post by **jrwhite** » Wed Jul 07, 2010 5:01 am

Hello my name is Jamie,
I struggle with expectations on a daily basis. I currently teach elementary school in Lexington, Ky. I am certified to a principal, but I feel my anxiety and low-self esteem keeps me from progressing forward. The fear of failure keeps me down. I want to be strong and confident in myself that I can achieve anything and be anxious free. Charlie I understand how you feel about rejection. Every part of me desires to be accepted for who I am. Strenghtening your armor will be am on-going process. I believe my faith in God, the new skills I am learning, and patience will eventually lead you in the right direction. Good luck,
Jamie

Charlie Brown · Post by **Charlie Brown** » Wed Jul 07, 2010 9:29 am

Originally posted by jrwhite:
Hello my name is Jamie,
I struggle with expectations on a daily basis. I currently teach elementary school in Lexington, Ky. I am certified to a principal, but I feel my anxiety and low-self esteem keeps me from progressing forward. The fear of failure keeps me down. I want to be strong and confident in myself that I can achieve anything and be anxious free. Charlie I understand how you feel about rejection. Every part of me desires to be accepted for who I am. Strenghtening your armor will be am on-going process. I believe my faith in God, the new skills I am learning, and patience will eventually lead you in the right direction. Good luck,
Jamie

Likewise to you, Jamie: good luck!

Welcome to the forum!!!

I sometimes wish it wasn't an on-going process. I wish it would be done with already. And I too suffered from low self-esteem.

Thank you for posting.

THH · Post by **THH** » Wed Jul 07, 2010 2:24 pm

Hi! Sounds interesting on the job scene. Keep up the good thoughts, maybe one of these will be the one! Sending good luck!

Charlie Brown · Post by **Charlie Brown** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 8:17 am

Thanks so much THH.

Charlie Brown · Post by **Charlie Brown** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 8:19 am

The recruiter called back and I have the interview Monday @ 10!

I will spend part of the weekend studying the company and preparing myself.

Charlie Brown · Post by **Charlie Brown** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 8:32 am

Hi ya, Cloie!!! We're on at the same time. Cosmic.

Thanks for the prayers.

Charlie Brown · Post by **Charlie Brown** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 12:42 pm

Originally posted by Mrs T Bones:
Hey Charlie ,
I just got off my knees praying, and I did mention you in my prayer, and I believe with all of my heart, soul, mind and strength, that this job is yours, my dear friend!!!

In the Precious Name of Jesus, all for the glory, honor, and praise, which it gives HIM to answer our prayers!!! Amen and Amen!!!

God is soooooo GOOD!!! AND ALL I KNOW TO DO IS TO PRAISE HIM!!! MUCH LOVE IN CHRIST JESUS..Cloie

Thank you, Cloie.