Not Good

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Registered: 03-28-2003
Not Good
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Thu, 04-15-2004 - 7:35pm
I received a letter today from the school I had applied to a couple of weeks ago. They hired someone with band experience. It was for a vocal/band teacher. Even tho I play the flute I am really just vocal. But I've never not gotten a job! I really figured I would get it. I had already set up a crash refresher course on band instruments for this summer and since the band part was very beginning type, I knew I would be able to stay ahead of them. I walked in the door and my husband was standing in the living room with the letter. He didn't even give me a chance to put my things down. He handed me the letter and said, this doesn't look good. Well of course not! If I had gotten the job---they would have called me. My son was standing there. He told my husband that was a terrible thing to do and say and my husband got mad and went to the health club. I know I'm rambling. I just can't stop crying. This is not a good time to be between therapists.

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Registered: 01-26-2004
In reply to: flute54
Thu, 04-15-2004 - 7:50pm

Oh, Debbie!

AcornLeaves
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Registered: 07-15-2003
In reply to: flute54
Thu, 04-15-2004 - 8:05pm
{{{{{{Debbie}}}}}}

Sweetie, I am sorry to hear that you didn't get that job. I used to get really worked up over things and then one day I just kind of sat and reflected and I realized that most times when something bad happened, like not getting a job that I really wanted (this happened to me, I am not just using it as an example) something better ended up coming along. If I had gotten that job, I wouldn't have the one I have now. And I really like my job now.

So I am betting something even better for you will be coming along. Ever see that movie Under the Tuscan Sun? There is a quote on there "Life gives you a thousand chances, you just have to take them." And I have been so living that lately. Look at me, I asked a guy out on a date. Nothing came from it, but at least I know that I tried.

My sister in law used to make me so mad, because I would always get down and say I had bad luck. And she would point out all the good things. And although I still get mad at her sometimes for saying it (she hasn't had ANY obstacles in her life) I try to remember that things could be far worse.

I am not in anyway trying to belittle your feelings of disappointment Debbie. I just want to give you something to look forward to!!

Takec care sweetie. Email me if you need to. I have been wondering how your visit with your daughter went.

Pamela

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Registered: 03-22-2003
In reply to: flute54
Fri, 04-16-2004 - 6:57am

((((((((((((((((Deb))))))))))))))))))))))))


Hi Sweetie,


I hope you are doing better today,, I know how much of a blow this must have been.. But it doesnt make you less of a person or less of teacher..

*hugs