Way overqualified for the position, but lead interviewer is sending my stuff on to two other people with strong recommendation that they bring me on in some capacity very soon.
To say I knocked it out of the ballpark is an understatement!
Me 48, Her 50 (Same-Sex Couple) 3 Children Together: 9.5 years before BD BD: Week of 10/27/14 ExW started EA w OW 9/2014 ExW married OW 12/2015
I'd wish you luck but I believe we each make our own luck.
Thanks Jack!
And that is such a great point... the ONLY reason this interview went so well is because of the many decisions and choices I have made over the span of my career that led me to a variety of experiences through which I have developed a comprehensive set of knowledge and skills. Throughout my career I have created a pretty darn good "package" and I bring a ton of value to the table -- and I know it. It's not luck -- it's the result of making the right choices, choosing some difficult challenges at times, embracing every opportunity to be a leader, reflecting on my own successes and failures and being able to discuss those with great insight, and being very confident in who and what I am professionally. :-)
Not trying to be arrogant -- not at all... I am just very aware of what my professional profile looks like and I know it's a very attractive package. I've worked very hard to make it so.
Me 48, Her 50 (Same-Sex Couple) 3 Children Together: 9.5 years before BD BD: Week of 10/27/14 ExW started EA w OW 9/2014 ExW married OW 12/2015
*giggles ... you said you have an "attractive package"
Ok congrats on the first step to the new you!!
I read here today about the outlook our spouses have on us in regards to working ... I think this will be nothing more than another reason for her to take another look at Jer 2.0 ... I had a similar thing, basically under employed, my reasons were logical... I had to remain in my job as she bounced around and tried her hand in many areas, once she landed a great job, all the sudden all eyes were on me as if I was just sleeping on the couch for 10 years, she forgot when the market crashed it was me supporting the family, working 2 jobs as she was out for over a year. MLC Monster let me know how badly she wanted vacations during this time.
Anyways ... I think this is nothing short of great for you, will bring and build confidence ... you go gurl!
*giggles ... you said you have an "attractive package"
I did! And -- I meant it... in more ways than one ;-)
(Hey -- W's MLC caused me to lose nearly 30 lbs. and I do work out -- My "package" ain't too bad for a 44 year old... One day W might wake up and realize that!)
Originally Posted By: CaliGuy
Ok congrats on the first step to the new you!!
I read here today about the outlook our spouses have on us in regards to working ... I think this will be nothing more than another reason for her to take another look at Jer 2.0 ... I had a similar thing, basically under employed, my reasons were logical... I had to remain in my job as she bounced around and tried her hand in many areas, once she landed a great job, all the sudden all eyes were on me as if I was just sleeping on the couch for 10 years, she forgot when the market crashed it was me supporting the family, working 2 jobs as she was out for over a year. MLC Monster let me know how badly she wanted vacations during this time.
Anyways ... I think this is nothing short of great for you, will bring and build confidence ... you go gurl!
Thank you so much. Yes -- while there is no job offer in hand (YET), just the interview today has been a huge boost to my confidence... Good things are on the horizon for me :-)
And hey -- if this does cause W to take a second look at Jer 2.0 then yay! Super bonus points for Jer! :-)
Me 48, Her 50 (Same-Sex Couple) 3 Children Together: 9.5 years before BD BD: Week of 10/27/14 ExW started EA w OW 9/2014 ExW married OW 12/2015
Oh yeah -- I get it... I've got a lot going for me -- good person, great mom, well respected (locally and nationally -- even internationally within a small circle) professionally, and a great catch for someone... And I'm doing a lot to work on myself to make all of that even better. I am going to be just fine no matter what... And I certainly deserve to be treated much better than I have been over the past several months. Not saying I'm perfect and that I didn't contribute to some of the problems we had in our M/R, but I'm not the one who gave up and went off the deep end into a crazy MLC.
I get it. :-)
Me 48, Her 50 (Same-Sex Couple) 3 Children Together: 9.5 years before BD BD: Week of 10/27/14 ExW started EA w OW 9/2014 ExW married OW 12/2015
Way to go, girl!