Just need a few words to cheer me up as I'm feeling really low.
I had an interview for the perfect job yesterday. Only two days a week, pretty crap pay but an exciting new scheme that I could really see myself doing. Was based at the Farming Life Centre up the road - could have walked to work - on a farm, about helping people make positive choices about their health. There were 3 posts so I really thought I was in with a chance but they just phoned to say although I interviewed well it was a strong field and I didn't get it. I know they wanted ordinary people from the community so I think maybe I was too overqualified in their eyes but I don't want some high powered job. I don't feel confident enough. This was the job for me.
I've never really worked. I did my degree, then masters then PhD. I had 2 of my kids while doing my PhD and then set up a web based business at home. But I hate it. I'm not a business woman - more suited to the service industry. My 3rd child is now 2 so I'm thinking about the future. This would have been an ideal stepping stone for me to build my confidence and would have fitted in with the kids so well.
I feel like I'll never find the right job. This is a rural place so theres not much on offer. And good part-time jobs are hard to find. I've got no cofidence and feel like I'm going to be stuck at home here forever. This might sound like an overreaction but I so wanted it. Plus my DH isn't speaking to me because I took the huff that he didn't wish me luck at all or phone all day to see how it went and now he says he feels undervalued. Huh! I just feel like a house hold drudge now. So depressed.
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Gutted - didn't get the job I really wanted
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Katherine · 14/10/2005 10:44
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