tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post8244832960044090282..comments2024-03-28T11:35:26.573-07:00Comments on Ephemera: Grey Monday (and a Bit of Leftover Weekend)Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-55805102513730541652010-11-04T15:13:52.036-07:002010-11-04T15:13:52.036-07:00Tina, I love your spin on this - thank you so much...Tina, I love your spin on this - thank you so much! I am going to try to think of it that way. You rock!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-85990923260612285932010-11-04T11:07:34.289-07:002010-11-04T11:07:34.289-07:00So sorry to hear that, Sheila. I'm going to lo...So sorry to hear that, Sheila. I'm going to look at it this way: It may not have had a positive result, but really it was a very positive situation. They interviewed you 5 times because you are obviously a good catch. You're impressive enough that you got these interviews right off the bat with no down time yet from your current job. I think that this really speaks to a promising job huntTinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02831243896567542815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-47434674239150379812010-11-04T10:52:32.306-07:002010-11-04T10:52:32.306-07:00Thanks, Kari, it was pretty disappointing. However...Thanks, Kari, it was pretty disappointing. However, something will eventually come along. <br /><br />Kristen, thank you, hon. I really appreciate your encouragement.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-4627457389139829732010-11-04T03:51:36.688-07:002010-11-04T03:51:36.688-07:00Oh, Sheila, I am so sorry this one didn't work...Oh, Sheila, I am so sorry this one didn't work out! That is just the worst feeling, investing all that time and hope into it -- five interviews after all would lead to some basic assumptions -- and then it not turning into a job. Ugh. That stinks, hon.<br /><br />If you are planning on moving to the States, I would hire you in a minute! And I do have an opening... :) Anyway, like Nan said, itKristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06166689210558948213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-34982218269518472532010-11-03T23:03:09.168-07:002010-11-03T23:03:09.168-07:00Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that the job didn'...Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that the job didn't work out. :(<br /><br />I recently had something similar happen, but in my case I also knew it was VERY much a long shot prior to the interview & wasn't surprised. That's harder when you have had multiple interviews and have a lot to hope for. I hope that they will keep you in consideration for other positions in the future - Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13212083582840025605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-76516681715962473522010-11-02T23:31:25.462-07:002010-11-02T23:31:25.462-07:00Ralph, it's one of the best things about the i...Ralph, it's one of the best things about the internet: it brings so many amazing people to you. I am so grateful for the caring people I have met. Including you, of course! :)Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-41038928009999586922010-11-02T19:02:51.338-07:002010-11-02T19:02:51.338-07:00Reading these comments, I just realized how many g...Reading these comments, I just realized how many good friends you have, Sheila, and how much they care about you. I hope that's some consolation and that their support sustains you.Shybikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15263331247319768989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-76165669277284430312010-11-02T14:52:16.142-07:002010-11-02T14:52:16.142-07:00Thanks, Kelly!Thanks, Kelly!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-816673751180824962010-11-02T14:14:41.978-07:002010-11-02T14:14:41.978-07:00Phooey. I'm sorry to hear that you didn't ...Phooey. I'm sorry to hear that you didn't get the job. <br /><br />The floral dress is a great antidote to grey weather, and I love the v-belt in the weekend outfit!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13500987056424242419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-518509112589013222010-11-02T09:57:43.331-07:002010-11-02T09:57:43.331-07:00Thank you, everyone, for your very kind words and ...Thank you, everyone, for your very kind words and thoughts. I'm thinking of sending out Sal and Jen as my Brute Squad. ;-)<br /><br />LaHdeM, thanks, hon. I know something will come along - but for now...sad.<br /><br />Lorena, thank you so much - you're right, sunshine will come. <br /><br />Thanks, Megan (*hugs*). Rain is our liquid sunshine - it keeps everything green here. I don'tSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-57115710838163797432010-11-02T09:29:17.982-07:002010-11-02T09:29:17.982-07:00Also, I LOVE that dress, and it looks super on you...Also, I LOVE that dress, and it looks super on you- accentuates all of your assets! Fierce boots, too! <br />You go take 'em by storm, girl-ReaderRitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12576827544980249236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-26037284438326169142010-11-02T08:31:09.215-07:002010-11-02T08:31:09.215-07:00The boots are out-of-sight! And so great with tha...The boots are out-of-sight! And so great with that dress.... Sheila, you are looking SO good. You wouldn't need to wear light clothes to weigh in, but that outfit was classy, too.<br /><br />I'm bummed about the job thing. Like one of the other comments says, "It's not about you--it's the economy!" (That doesn't make it feel any better, thought, does it?)<br /><Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740950362293427086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-33158867775200322462010-11-02T08:11:50.416-07:002010-11-02T08:11:50.416-07:00I am so sorry to hear that you didn't get the ...I am so sorry to hear that you didn't get the job. I'm with Sal, just say the word...Sassy Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06315884681837217093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-25844125458732586552010-11-02T07:35:09.815-07:002010-11-02T07:35:09.815-07:00aw hell. the thing that burns me most about this ...aw hell. the thing that burns me most about this flippin' economy is that people like you, who work hard and put in tons of effort and are smart and careful and etc., end up taking the hits from the actions taken by people up top who screwed up Big Time but get bailed out. (those in finance who caused this bloody mess, in case you're wondering.)<br /><br />well, we have faith in you and tinyjuncohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03614867046924013061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-19566147052071590672010-11-02T07:34:39.157-07:002010-11-02T07:34:39.157-07:00Ah, damn. I had my hopes up for you.
Something e...Ah, damn. I had my hopes up for you.<br /><br />Something else will pop up. You're too talented to stay out of the workforce. In the meantime, re-tool your skills and enjoy the free time.Shybikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15263331247319768989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-1813649602865637552010-11-02T06:53:48.419-07:002010-11-02T06:53:48.419-07:00I feel for you, Sheila. I lost my job after 30 ye...I feel for you, Sheila. I lost my job after 30 years with the same company when my beloved boss of 17 years retired. They tossed me aside like I had the plague. After 8 months and 75 applications I was only interviewed for 5 positions. Landed one at a large family foundation - and then got calls from the other four places offering me positions that weren't even in existence when I Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-9912900941926889782010-11-02T06:12:45.111-07:002010-11-02T06:12:45.111-07:00I am so sorry to hear about the missed job opp- hu...I am so sorry to hear about the missed job opp- hugs to you. Had been wondering about you since you usually post on sundays about the weekend. You look fabulous-loving those brown boots.Aleciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03945853258945250403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-27399308637244187492010-11-02T06:02:03.865-07:002010-11-02T06:02:03.865-07:00POOP! Want me to bust some heads? Just say the wor...POOP! Want me to bust some heads? Just say the word.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-6167062081498273042010-11-02T05:24:55.242-07:002010-11-02T05:24:55.242-07:00I'm so sorry to hear this. After five intervi...I'm so sorry to hear this. After five interviews! This borders on unethical and probably they are horrible to work for and would not value your time or your mad skillz. Clearly you were overqualified and way, way too good for them. <br /><br />This dress-and-boot combo is lovely. You have got the fiercest collection of boots!Dorky Medievalisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10315923833394951014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-85668668191716185002010-11-02T04:29:57.472-07:002010-11-02T04:29:57.472-07:00Well, that is just not right. They took an awful ...Well, that is just not right. They took an awful lot of your time up to decide that and I know they got your hopes up. I hope you have better luck & soon.Cynthiahttp://www.befabulousdaily.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-23521733369698528992010-11-02T03:08:49.036-07:002010-11-02T03:08:49.036-07:00So sorry, Sheila - job hunting is awful. I really ...So sorry, Sheila - job hunting is awful. I really admire you keeping a positive attitude. Your next job is out there somewhere! Meanwhile your cheery dress is gorgeous - you look very feminine and upbeat. Good luck in your search - hope you have happy news soon.Baxterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04700179800605651084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-38336276470122815632010-11-02T00:10:49.462-07:002010-11-02T00:10:49.462-07:00Oh Sheila, that sucks :-( they don't know wha...Oh Sheila, that sucks :-( they don't know what they're missing!<br /><br />You look fabulous, that dress is lovely. <br /><br />Shoulders back, lipstick on - the perfect job is just around the corner and you want to be looking amazing when you bump into it :-)<br /><br />((((hug))))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-30460209502036556132010-11-01T20:56:03.865-07:002010-11-01T20:56:03.865-07:00Oh, well that just plain SUCKS. I'm sorry you ...Oh, well that just plain SUCKS. I'm sorry you didn't get it. That was kind of a dirty trick, what with the 5 interviews and everything. It's their loss, as I'm sure you know in your heart. <br />This just means that there is something better cooking out there for you! The universe has a way of sneaking in good stuff, you know? It's concocting something right now- just keep ReaderRitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12576827544980249236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-33462196777691154792010-11-01T20:09:08.203-07:002010-11-01T20:09:08.203-07:00Sorry to hear about the job Sheila :( That's ...Sorry to hear about the job Sheila :( That's crazy that it didn't work out even after all those interviews. I hope you can find something else very soon!<br /><br />Your outfit does look really cheery though, even if that's not how you feel, so hopefully that helps a little.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18403024177515079403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-17528937128716075232010-11-01T19:56:11.269-07:002010-11-01T19:56:11.269-07:00You have my condolences. I spent 4 months this yea...You have my condolences. I spent 4 months this year freelancing because I had been laid off. I know the pangs of disappointment.<br /><br />I am reminded of a post a couple years ago when you sad if you're feeling sad and blue, wear a dress. Nicely done.Cathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09803419367024351932noreply@blogger.com