Quote:
Originally Posted by Elkino
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.
|
The workplace in general can be a spin cycle, and I was so timid I was treated as low woman on the totem pole long after my skills and responsibilities should have earned me otherwise. I've had some jobs where rejection is a big part of it. My career was notoriously unstable. I also am in an avocation where rejection and harsh criticism are frequent. I won't claim stardom in either, but found progress was possible by persistence and moving forward.
All the best in getting what you seek. No matter a person's background, it's a slog.