Major Tom

[CallMeByYourSquid]

Something good happened today but I’m having delusions of it not being true.

[JAYnLA]

Sounds like you need to check in with Ground Control!

[-Sasha-]

Crazy how the bad just seems to make itself right at home with us, but the good we can't seem to grasp. I know it's easier said than done but try to block everything out and be in the moment. Enjoy it, you deserve every bit of happiness that comes your way.

If you don't mind sharing, what was it that happened? Maybe if you share it'll make it more real? Just a thought. Best wishes 😊

~S~

[CallMeByYourSquid in reply to -Sasha-]

Thank you for listening.

I have been having job troubles for almost 10 years because I fall into the same anxiety trap of putting so much pressure on myself I end up not be able to handle even simple tasks because I hadn’t slept in weeks.

I also subscribed to the idea I must have a successful career because I graduated college.

I applied for a job for the fact it looked fun for me. I’m not even 70% qualified but they called me for an interview and there was chemistry so I got it. But I told the woman the wrong date I can start and had to call her back and leave a message and I feel foolish and that I already fucked it up. Which is irrational but I can’t seem to help thinking about it.

[-Sasha- in reply to CallMeByYourSquid]

That's great news, Congratulations!

I'll tell you how I look at it. They saw something in you that does make you more qualified than you thought, or would make it easy to train you for the position. Regardless, you got it because of YOU! Be proud hun.

As far as the start date goes, I don't think they'd change their mind over that. If anything it would be because maybe they'd need somebody to start sooner, even then that's out of your control. If you had put the correct start date and they needed someone sooner, then you might not have gotten a call back and would have never known they did choose you for the position. If you ask me, I'd rather know for the boost of confidence. Just one way of looking at it. I hope the job is still yours tho. Either way they did choose you, remember that.

~S~

[CallMeByYourSquid in reply to -Sasha-]

Thank you for listening and responding.

My irrational brain took over.

Sometimes a little neurotic behavior can be a charm perhaps.

I’m not too worried about the time of the date but I was so excited they asked when I wanted to start and I told them the same week I’m flying to see family. Oops.

It was a good vibe. I think it’ll be a better match than I *thought* my previous positions were.

[marheart]

Oh how I know that feeling. It doesn't come out often so we aren't used to the positivity. Go with the good trail and visualize the good coming in. Even one act of goodness is worth relishing for it's valor before going off on another tangent.

[Hidden]

Well can you please explain to me what you know.

[CallMeByYourSquid in reply to Hidden]

About what?