They didn't call or email yesterday as promised. I sat by the phone like a teenage boy waiting for his first crush to call... When I got home today I had a message from them to call the HR Manager, I was cautiously excited. I called and got her on the phone, and she said that she wantd to talk to me in person to let me know that they had given the position to one of the other candidates. She said she would have just emailed me, but myself and one other person who was not selected interviewed so strongly that she felt it was the right thing to do to let us know over the phone. She said that it was so close between a few of us that it literally came down to very minor things. She told me a few of them, and I've made notes so I can work on strengthening myself in those areas in the future.

I'm pretty bummed, I can't help it. But I'm not feeling as bad as I thought I would. I feel like I gave it a good shot despite all my insecurities and anxiety. The employer said they were impressed with both my abilities and the way I conducted myself. I can use this going forward. My bad feelings that I have right now will pass. I just need some time to kind of hurt a little I guess.

I really appreciate all of you sending me all the positive words and thoughts and energy. You really are a great group of people, and there's days like today when I'm pretty certain that I don't deserve any of you. I'll probably feel different tomorrow.

Ahhh, onward and upward. I have more resumes to send...but I think I'll go chat for awhile first

Love to all,
Greg

"Children seldom misquote you. In fact, they usually repeat word for word what you shouldn't have said."