Can't sleep because i'm so nervous over job interview.

[msjanetxtreme]

I've got an in-person interview in about 12 hours that I'm freaking out about. I've been through so many at this point and not gotten the job that it's hard to put in the work to research, prep and get enthusiastic about it. I've done as much as I can. Will need to do this again in the morning when I get up.

I need the job for the money but don't really want it. It's a mix of sales and customer service which I find stressful but I have a lot of experience in this area. I worry about my trauma symptoms resurfacing during my interview and dissociating which has already happened before.

Not sure what I'm looking for from y'all. Mostly needed to share. I have another interview on Monday so you might get another late night posting while I'm hyperventilating.

 

[ms spock]

Here I am cheering you on! Go you! I so feel for your stress right now! Sending best wishes! Good vibes! And all that!

 

[Chitoshi]

I can empathize. I have been up all night before for a job interview, worried, as well. Remember to breathe, use coping skills you know and can remember!

Remember that you CAN do this. Rooting for you. :)

 

[blackemerald1]

I need the job for the money but don't really want it.

Hey @msjanetxtreme sending my support. You are in a difficult position ^^.

Maybe once you get the bread and butter option sorted - you may be able to work on what you would rather do for a job. Do part time study, up-skill or re-train into a less people orientated position possibly... idk.

But for now good luck for now.

Late night postings are fine:hug:

 

[FauxLiz]

Hope your interview went well today. I know that they can be stressful and I want to send you best wishes that you can get the position and manage it and your symptoms while finding a better fit for you.

 

[msjanetxtreme]

Thank you all so much for your support! It makes me feel warm and fuzzy.

My interview went really well! They asked me to come back on Monday to meet with another person but I have another interview with a different company set up already. It's soooo weird to going from zero options to...well... two. I'm not complaining. Just reflecting on how messed up fate can be. I've been busting my a** for the past year, just trying to get over all the resurfacing of stuff from when I was a child. I applied to so many jobs that I lost count so that I didn't end up completely homeless. I'm trying to remember that I'm lucky that I have a room to rent even though it's faaaarr from everything.

I am actually proud of myself for not completely having a meltdown before my interview. I didn't realize that I forgot my wallet at home and so when I tried to pay for transit, realized that I didn't have any money, debit cards or ID anywhere. I had to run back to my parent's place and fortunately found some loose change to pay for transit. Ahhh nerve-wracking. Now I have to wait until traffic dies down and hope that my landlady is home tonight so I can get my stuff. I also forgot my housekeys and cellphone. Oh boy, just lucky it all worked out!

 

[ms spock]

Way to go for getting through! You kept your head! Wow!

 

[blackemerald1]

@msjanetxtreme - Well done you! It sounds like you had a lot of stress and anxiety before that interview. But you did it anyway...good job!!

Getting asked to come back to go into second round talks/interview is great.

And now another interview on Monday...so sending you support for that interview too. :tup:

I hope it goes so well that you have to decide which job you would rather take. Wouldn't that be an accomplishment! :)

 

[blackemerald1]

Hey @msjanetxtreme - did you get the job? Sending you a msg to make sure you are ok? Probably too tired from work?? Lol..

 

[msjanetxtreme]

Hey @msjanetxtreme - did you get the job? Sending you a msg to make sure you are ok? Probably too tired from work?? Lol..

Oh, I got teary (in a good way) when I saw this post! Thanks so much for caring enough to ask. ????

I started a new thread about the outcome of these interviews here: Finally got a job after more than three years. Been a week and a bit at my new job. It's been an amazing, awesome experience but also extremely stressful. Really, really have to work hard at grounding.

 

[blackemerald1]

Oh..sorry. Should have seen it!

I have a look around the forums and I like to follow up on these sorts of threads because well my heart goes out to you. You know trying so hard and everything. I wonder how you got along. I really do care too... of course. ((hugs))


I will go to the new thread you started and have a read there.. Oh finally got a job hooray!!! Well done you. ((more hugs))

Thank you
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