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

Charlie Brown · Post by **Charlie Brown** » Mon May 24, 2010 11:02 am

Yeah, I know what the feeling is like that it seems you are the only one in the world without job. It hits home big time when you have to pay a bill. Others may be in the same unemployment boat, but you are the only one staring at that Visa/MasterCard bill that has your name on it.

You're definitely right in saying how we can run ourselves down with our thoughts. I did a pretty good job of that this weekend.

Enjoy your long weekend. Next weekend is Memorial Day and then a few days after is my wedding anniversary. I think we'll be targeting the June 4 weekend.

Thanks for the input, brother.

BTW: the children issue I was referring to was too many nieces and nephews (all 10 yo and under.)

Charlie Brown · Post by **Charlie Brown** » Sun May 30, 2010 6:16 am

Cloie,

Thank you, thank you so much for the messages (the 2nd one was so on the money

), the link in the first one, and the anniversary well-wishes.

Thankfully things (including my emotions) have picked up. I got my first sale from the project! This of course offsets this week's unemployment pay amount, but this would happen if I got a temp job.

I am happy not only for the sale but in working one activity of the project, I have been "in the zone" and loving it! In terms of work-related activities, whether it is for a job or entrepreneurial, I have never had the enjoyment like I've had a couple of days ago. I am not referring to the resulting paycheck or sale profit; I am speaking of the activities to get that check or profit. 99.9% of my job duties I have hated, which has been an enduring source for depression and other negative emotions. I have had other business attempts and their activities do not come close in terms of enjoyment to this week's duties.

On Friday I started feeling a positive “coming full circle.” I graduated in the late 80 with a BA and concentration in journalism. I love to write. Over the past 20 years I developed and maintained a desire to be an entrepreneur. My project has a lot writing involved, and is a business!

I thanked the good Lord for this week’s events.

Enjoy your holiday weekend!

Charlie Brown · Post by **Charlie Brown** » Mon May 31, 2010 5:40 am

Thank you!

Charlie Brown · Post by **Charlie Brown** » Wed Jun 09, 2010 6:15 am

I've got an interview this Friday for a business sales gig in the 'burbs. I decided to looking for sales jobs out of Manhattan despite the string of letdowns from Jan-April. I am still also sending out for office jobs. Whichever comes first.

manofmusic · Post by **manofmusic** » Wed Jun 09, 2010 2:19 pm

Get the slidin' clothes ready ! Think positive.

Charlie Brown · Post by **Charlie Brown** » Wed Jun 09, 2010 2:20 pm

We're on at the same time?

I thought I felt a tremor in The Force.

manofmusic · Post by **manofmusic** » Wed Jun 09, 2010 3:12 pm

LOL ! Great minds think alike ! Now get on the socks and slide Chuck !

adarkstar · Post by **adarkstar** » Fri Jun 11, 2010 11:06 pm

YOU CAN DO IT. JUST TAKE ON DAY AT A TIME. I MYSELF AM TRYING ME BEST. SOME DAYS IT IS ALL I CAN DO IS TRY. I HOPE I DO NOT EVER GIVE UP.

Charlie Brown · Post by **Charlie Brown** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 11:48 am

They aren't hiring until September. The manager said they are going to spend the summer interviewing.

manofmusic · Post by **manofmusic** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 1:22 pm

I don't understand companies that interview for positions that won't be there until September ! That's painful ! I don't know what to say, Chuck.

I can tell you that any job I ever got was never advertised. I just went knocking on doors whether they were hiring or not. Now mind you, the last time I did that, the economy wasn't this bad. I know you've done all you can do, so I don't know what to say.