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Originally Posted by missbella
I don't find those kind of broad brush indictments of me as a human being constructive--and less so if it's hyperbolic. It's one thing if it's a limited,situational issue I can address --I have toilet paper on my shoe-- vs a general "you're always so sloppy!"
Job hunting is a very specific task which takes organization,perseverance, courage...and stamina. If it were my job to support someone, I think I'd take a calm, confident, encouraging approach, for that would have to be my mindset and what I'd want from an outsider. Job hunting, interviews, new workplaces are anxiety producing for just about anyone.
Mind you, I certainly have my share of PC bonafides, I was a deferential, petrified young woman, afraid of even calling a store over the phone, terrified of bosses, cowed by dominating co-workers. I had constantly to fight my nature to be independent and use my abilities. It's counterproductive for me to visit or dwell on my "issues." I certainly don't want anyone else throwing them in my face. I rather concentrate on the steps to accomplish my goals and keep my eye on the prize.
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I totally agree with that last part. My T also always says it's her approach too, to focus on our strengths. Apart from that one remark then probably... ;-)
Actually I've had very bad experiences with looking for a job. It is terribly scary for me to go back into the job hunting, back to the job interviews, etc.
One experience keeps haunting me, where I almost had a job, passed all the tests and then had those people asking me whether I thought I'd manage to change my 'style' to fit in with their company. I was so hurt.
So I'm very sensitive to everything about looking for a job now. And I agree that my T could have used an other approach here instead of pointing out I'm scared about everything. A little bit less generalizing things could have made a huge difference, I guess.