I wanted to not count down to day 30 but it seems that I am getting impatient. I wanted a bowl of cereal yesterday or oatmeal or toast, which I enjoyed in the past sometimes for dinner. I was actually a little upset that I couldn't have something so simple. I had leftovers which I wasn't in the mood for. I was tired. I didn't want to cook. Can't I just open the stupid pantry and pull something out and just eat it for once?!!! A silent mini fit.
However, when I went upstairs to change into pajamas, a glimpse in the mirror made me more determined. I am still overweight despite my weight loss and I don't like it. Being cranky however, I was a little bit more down on myself than I intended.
Reason? Stress. Stress= Carb Cravings-for me anyway. A discovery!
I have an interview for a job-a job that I didn't realize my counselor applied for though she did ask me if I was interested and I said yes. It went in one ear and out the other for some reason. What happened was that I got a response. A response!
This is the second response in two weeks but the first one-document handler position-was an agency that, upon confirming my availabilty for an interview never bothered to make an appointment. Interestingly, this second response can lead to a similar position as the first one-document handler.
I feel good that my resume would get a response at all. I've been out of the workforce for so long that I expected it would be hard to be taken seriously so to get this much interest in such a short time is gratifying.
At anyrate, this second job sounds very promising except for one thing-the hours.
I'd like to work those hours but I don't know how it will fit in with my lifestyle needs-i.e. doctors appointments for both me and my husband. I can manage mine I think but not his. Do I need to manage his? I don't know. I am "what iffing."
This question has kept me up at night because I don't want to short change an employer. Yet its not the thing to bring up at first interviews either.
I am very happy to be interviewed-I would like the practice regardless of getting the job or not. And meeting people who might not want me for this job but could possibly keep me in mind for other work-thats invaluable.
I am going to spend today on inner reflection and focus on what comes up. I can possibly have my job counselor negotiate but I am not sure that I am going to disclose things to the company just yet.
What would you do?
Stress does it for me too. I crave carbs when I'm stressed. Or perhaps they comfort me because I get a mild head spin after eating it, lol.
ReplyDeleteHave you discussed the possibility of changes in your work schedule, with your jobs counsellor? Perhaps like the diet, you could give the company 30 days - see if you like them and they like you, then mention any appointments. You'd have to try and clear a month though, if that's possible. Being data entry, perhaps they can allow you to work from home occasionally, so you can catch up in the evenings, if you had a doctor's appointment during the day?
After the month finishes, and you both like the fit, maybe you could introduce the subject then. Approach it as a conversation about continuing the work, rather than just having a day off. They may appreciate your dedication. That would be something I would consider, if it was me. If you're a good worker and they like your productivity, then I'm sure they would find ways to accommodate.
Its a good idea-of course we assume that I have the job. The interview was postponed until Tuesday however and I have time to think about how to approach this. I don't like the idea of springing things on an employer but both my jobs counselor and my vocational rehab one are telling me to not disclose my needs on the first interview. If I land a second interview or the job, then we'll see…
DeleteIn researching the company, I feel more enthusiastic now. They have posted other jobs for other locations which gives me the idea of the potential so I am slowly adjusting to the thought of such long hours. Maybe its manageable and I am just panicking.