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

Charlie Brown · Post by **Charlie Brown** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 7:40 am

Happy St. Pat's!

It's almost a week, and it's been a welcomed change. Things have been peaceful and enjoyable. Yesterday I went to a sales job fair and was able to meet with the five companies I wanted. I am very happy that this goal, to get my resume which was personalized for each of theses companies, was accomplished. Two of them were very impressed with my resume presentation.

I also have money in the bank, and--for the moment--no bills to take away the money.

I treated myself to lunch and a coffee soda, and some relaxation time on the park bench. The weather here in NY, after last week's monster storm, is gorgeous. It's my birthday in a couple of days.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 9:11 am

Greetings, Charlie Brown!
And congratulations!
]I was so happy to see that things may be truning around for you!!
Things never stay the same forever and I just feel sure that good tihngs are going to be coming your way now.
I am so pleased that you had sunsine, too.
And nice rest in the park.
Best wishes,
MJ

manofmusic · Post by **manofmusic** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 9:52 am

Happy St. Patrick's Day to you too !

Sounds like things are on the upswing ! I've heard somewhere that if you have money in the bank, you're doing better than most. I believe that. ..........what's a coffee soda ?

Now, do they call you for another interview on another day, or were these THE interviews ?

Just remember Chuck, no sliding in like Risky Business ! Don't you dare ! LOL

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 10:15 am

Aaaaaaw Charlie, I am soooooo happy for you!!! God is sooooo good to each of us my dear friend!!!

I am soooo thankful that God has opened those doors for you!!!

I pray you have a beautiful day filled with much sunshine, joy and laughter...Cloie

Charlie Brown · Post by **Charlie Brown** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 11:54 am

Originally posted by Cornflower:
Greetings, Charlie Brown!
And congratulations!
]I was so happy to see that things may be truning around for you!!
Things never stay the same forever and I just feel sure that good tihngs are going to be coming your way now.
I am so pleased that you had sunsine, too.
And nice rest in the park.
Best wishes,
MJ

Thanks so much, MJ!

I am keeping my expectations still on the...er, conservative side. But for now I am just enjoying the peace and rest.

Thanks again for the well-wishes.

Charlie Brown · Post by **Charlie Brown** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 12:06 pm

Originally posted by manofmusic:
Happy St. Patrick's Day to you too !

Sounds like things are on the upswing ! I've heard somewhere that if you have money in the bank, you're doing better than most. I believe that. ..........what's a coffee soda ?

Now, do they call you for another interview on another day, or were these THE interviews ?

Just remember Chuck, no sliding in like Risky Business ! Don't you dare ! LOL

The coffee soda is called Manhattan Special. It's espresso soda. Surprisingly it doesn't effect my anxiety. Here's a link on it.

http://www.manhattanspecial.co...s_pure_espresso.html

Yesterday were initial interviews. The applicant gets an opportunity to personally deliver their resume to a live human being (as opposed to the online applying, which the companies want anyway.) The applicant also now has a live contact in the company (as opposed to just sending resumes through the company website or a job board like Careerbuilder, which most of the time you don't give a contact's name.)

In turn the company gets to see the live person behind the resume and see if he/she is sharp as knife or sharp as a bowling ball.

They all will call for another interview. Nowadays, you go through 2 or more interviews. You have to speak with everyone from the president to the porter

. I envy my mother's time (1940s, 50s), when they told you yes or no in one interview.

My bank account now in comparison to just last week like night and day. I am talking about having literally zero in the account

. Not now

!

You know my wife reminded me to go in a suit instead of the boxer shorts and 70s shirt. LOL!

Charlie Brown · Post by **Charlie Brown** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 12:14 pm

Originally posted by Ms. T Bones:
Aaaaaaw Charlie, I am soooooo happy for you!!! God is sooooo good to each of us my dear friend!!!

I am soooo thankful that God has opened those doors for you!!!

I pray you have a beautiful day filled with much sunshine, joy and laughter...Cloie

Cloie, thank you. I've been thanking Him for these peaceful and non-stressful times. Today when I was in the park relaxing on a bench with the coffee soda, I looked skyward and said, "Thank you for this moment."

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 12:45 pm

Hi Charlie

.
Your posting has touched my heart, dear friend!!!! I am sure God is very pleased with you "thanking HIM" for these stress free moments in your life

!!!

Have a beautiful night my friend...Cloie

Charlie Brown · Post by **Charlie Brown** » Thu Mar 18, 2010 3:09 am

Originally posted by Ms. T Bones:
Hi Charlie .
Your posting has touched my heart, dear friend!!!! I am sure God is very pleased with you "thanking HIM" for these stress free moments in your life !!!

Have a beautiful night my friend...Cloie

Thank you for the Thanks.

can'tdanceandcan'trelax · Post by **can'tdanceandcan'trelax** » Thu Mar 18, 2010 4:27 am

Hi Charlie Brown................I have been following this thread and I am so happy you are happier! You seem like such a good person and definitely sharper than a bowling ball! Hopefully, when you have your interview they will see that. Good luck to you!