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JennyK (NC)

Hi Everyone,

I'd mentioned before that I had applied for a position of significantly more responsibility in another department at my company. I competed really, really hard for it, and I don't know yet whether I got it, but I was one of two finalists. I was told that 379 people applied and they interviewed nine.

My first formal interview was Monday. It was tough! The second interview was sprung upon me Tuesday. I was asked in the morning whether I could interview that afternoon with the VP. !!!!! I said, "of course!" and tried not to throw up.

Today my would-be manager stopped by my desk and said, "I just want you to know that we're not trying to torture you! I'm trying to get some things wrapped up and will hopefully be finished with that this afternoon."

I can hardly breathe. I'm wearing my new Seychelles today.
http://goingungracefully.wordp.....eychelles/
Will they become my good luck shoes, or my shoes of shame? LOL!

I did my BIG try on of all the loot the night before last. There were a lot of stinkers in there (stinkers for me), but there were a few real winners and I can't wait to post the pictures.

Unfortunately, life is sort of getting in the way of life again. My mum is in the hospital with some heart difficulties, so I'm work-hospital-bed-work-hospital-bed.

I'm so frustrated at not being able to be on here more! >:-/

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28 replies

Latest reply was from yublocka

Louise

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Sorry about your mum hope she's well soon. I've got everything everything crossed for the job and the shoes are fab x

Beth

Veteran

Jenny, I'm sorry to hear about your mom. You've had a lot going on these last months:(

As for your job, my fingers and toes are crossed. Being one of the final 2 out of 379 is quite an accomplishment itself! Your Seychelles are shoes of luck, no matter what:)

Let us know what happens~

Debbie

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Hope your Mom is doing better. Love the shoes on you and can't wait to see the rest of your loot.

Lisa

Veteran

I am patiently waiting for photos of your new stash. Crossing fingers and toes for the new position. And sending get well soon wishes to your mother.

Polly (thunalata)

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Sorry to hear about your mum - sounds like you're life is pretty busy right now. Fingers crossed for the job - the shoes look fab!

Rosie

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Jenny, healing thoughts for your mom!

I am anxious for you! Here's to hoping those gorgeous shoes are good luck!

Inge

(website)

Wow Jenny, 379 applicants and you are one of the two finalists (I felt my stomach turn reading about the unexpected second interview, oh la la!).

Have you heard back yet, Jenny? I am holding thumbs here for you! Those fantastic shoes must help;-)
(sooo looking forward to more shoe pictures too).

I hope everything will work out with your Mum (in the same boat here with my Mum, although she is not in the hospital at the moment). Life has been very hectic for you lately. Take care of yourself Jenny, and we're not going anywhere so just drop by whenever you have time.

Queen Mum

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good luck with the job, and I can't wait to see your pictures.
I am so sorry to hear about your mom.. I hope you are able to keep your sanity in the midst of all that is going on!

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Oh, Jenny. ((((HUGS))))). I hope Mum gets over her hump in hospital. You are a fabulous daughter.

And well done for making it to the final two for the interview. That's a huge feather in your cap no matter what the outcome :0)

For some reason I cannot view the outfits, but I'll be back.

Maya

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Oh Jenny, wishing you all the luck in the world! Waiting to hear back about jobs is the worst. I hope you get the answer you're hoping for. Sending healing thoughts for your mom as well.

I also can't see the pictures right now, but I know how you feel about clothes having associations with certain situations or events in life. It can be so frustrating!

taylor

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Gotta love those shoes:)

Hope your mom get's better soon... family illness is quite stressful

JennyK (NC)

I haven't yet put up the outfit pictures. The link is to the one y'all have already seen of the shoes.

Just got back from the hospital. Mom had a procedure to put two new stints in (little tube-things that help open the arteries in her heart) to join the 3 she already has. She'll have to stay in hospital and have another procedure next week to put a stint in a mashed up artery in her one good kidney. Sigh.

oh. and I didn't get the job. I am disappointed, but she was more qualified than I, and that's not something about which I can be angry. The manager wouldn't look me in the eye when she told me and she said it was a very, very difficult decision. She really didn't expect someone so perfectly qualified to apply and she knows everyone else in the department is going to hate her.

I assured her I understood and would continue to support her department (I regularly do projects for them).

oh. And our company was just bought out by a company from Spain. Their public statements estimate a 40% savings from corporate "synergy". Know what that means? New CEO is meeting with us tomorrow.

So it's almost 10:00 p.m. and I just got home and I'm in no mood to deal with clothes.

Pooh. But I promise to post the pics soon.

chewyspaghetti

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Oh Jenny- that is a lot on your plate! I'm so sorry that you didn't get the job, and I hope your mom is doing better soon. At least you got some retail therapy in- I can't wait to see the pictures.

marianna

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Oh Jenny... hang in there. So sorry about everything that is going on.

Rosie

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Jenny, what a day! I'm so sorry about the job. Wow, you handled it like a true professional. I am sure you will be first in line for the next opportunity. I hope the meeting with the new CEO goes well.

My thoughts go out to your mom, to you and your family.

anne

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Jenny so sorry to hear about the job - but congrats about getting to the top 2. Hope the "synergy" etc works out okay for you!.

Also sorry to hear about your Mum. You have had a hard trot this year.

Tanya

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So sorry to hear about your mom Jenny. Sending you a lot of hugs!

That is amazing about the job. Already it is such a great achievement, and I am really holding my thumbs that it works out just the way you want.

And I know I have already said this, bit those shoes were made for you.

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

More hugs, Jenny. I'm so sorry to hear about Mum and the job. We are here if you need us. Get some rest and hold that pretty head up high tomorrow.

Sveta

(website)

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I hope your mum will get better: it is tough to have illness in the family. Hold on there!
I am sorry you did not get the job but you came pretty close, right? It is something to celebrate anyway. You know, my great-grand mother liked to say: everything happens to the better. And it was proved right over and over. This job just was not meant for you and something better will come along for sure. If you really believe this it will happen!

yublocka

(website)

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Jenny what a full-on week you've had! Hope mum is doing well!! Bad luck on the job but how great you got one of the few interviews offered. Your time will come. In the meantime, look forward to seeing your great loot when you get a chance!!

Debbie

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Hope you Mom is doing better today. I'm sorry you didn't get the job.
Take care of yourself!

JennyK (NC)

Sveta - yes, I am proud to have made it to the top two and that I made it a very difficult decision for them, but my family also had a saying: "Almost" only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.

I'm not sure where you are from, so that may not make sense, but I think anyone from the Southern part of the United States will be familiar with it!

Thanks everyone for the kind comments. I wrote that post very near the end of a very big glass of wine last night, and this morning I cringed before I looked at it again, unsure of whether I might have written something ugly.

Good news: My mother is doing much better today, and in fact they've decided to let her go home until they feel she is well enough to do the next procedure, so we are all very happy about that.

Good news: Our new CEO is very personable and pleasant but of course doesn't have a lot of answers for us yet.

Bad news: I still didn't get the job.

Good news: My sweeter-than-sweet Boy Toy had a gorgeous boquet of flowers delivered to me at work today.

I have not yet broken down into tears. I'm waiting for tomorrow to do that, as I have obligations after work this evening. My current position requires that I be put-together, chipper, cheery and helpful no matter what's going on in my life. Today that has been a challenge, but one to which I've risen!

Sihaya

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Big hugs Jenny. I'm glad to hear your mom's doing better. I hope things settle down for you soon and you can get back to indulging in your clothing hobbies and we get to enjoy pictures of styling you!

Queen Mum

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Jenny- sorry to hear that you didn't get the job, but I want to say I really appreciate your attitude about it.
Now, your weekend should be starting right about now, so pour some wine and have a good cry!

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Crying is cathartic and tension releasing. Let it all out, Jenny.

So glad to hear that Mum is doing better. And your attitude is stellar. I'm proud of you.

Lisa

Veteran

*hugs* hope you cheer up soon

Frances

Oh, Jenny, my heart dropped when I read this. What a rock you've had to be! I'm so sorry you didn't get the job and that your mom is going through such difficult health issues. I'm glad she gets to recover in the comfort of her own home for a bit, and I hope you'll be able to do the same this weekend. I cannot tell you how much I admire you for holding it together and being so professional throughout all this. I hope you have a restful, restorative weekend.

yublocka

(website)

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Jenny I have a lot of respect for how you have held up to an array of different challenges over recent months. Even yesteday you were dignitiy personified I think. No wonder your family finds you a pillar of strength. I hope you get a chance to release some tension soon in whatever way works best for you - you deserve it!!!