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Terrible Interview

P: 5/8/2007 12:25:35 PM
Maisie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,766 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/30/2006	So, I just went for my interview to work in a really nice B&M Jewellers near where I live. It was dreadful. I had a migraine when I was there and the air con wasn't working in there so I was completely overheating. I dunno - I just felt so under pressure to impress him as I really want the job. It was a disaster. I couldn't concentrate because of my headache and I felt really sick. I had called in sick to my job today and brought the interview forward as I felt so unwell and just wanted to get it over with. I really doubt I will be offered the job
Posted: 5/8/2007 12:25:35 PM

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P: 5/8/2007 12:37:02 PM
Linda W Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,439 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 2/15/2006	Maisie, I am so sorry. There is nothing worse then an awful migraine headache. Did you lose your vision too? DH and I suffer from those awful tings. I am on Topamax for those and haven't had one since. They used to land me in bed for a week at times. Maybe you did better at the interview then you think. Please get to bed and get some sleep. Linda ******************************** "Life is what happens to you, while you are busy making other plans". John Lennon
Posted: 5/8/2007 12:37:02 PM

P: 5/8/2007 12:49:00 PM
Lorelei Ideal Rock Total Posts: 34,212 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005	Oh Mais, I bet the interview went a lot better than you think it did. I hope you can get some relief and some sleep. Do you have any meds for the migraine? Nothing is more sacred as the bond between horse and rider...no other creature can ever become so emotionally close to a human as a horse. When a horse dies, the memory lives on because an enormous part of his owner's heart, soul, very existence dies also...but that can never be laid to rest, it is not meant to be... - Stephanie M Thorn
Posted: 5/8/2007 12:49:00 PM

P: 5/8/2007 12:51:41 PM
FireGoddess Ideal Rock Total Posts: 12,145 Last Post: 3/23/2009 Member Since: 1/25/2005	Sorry to hear this maisie. Maybe you have a bad spin on it because of your headache and overheating? Try not to sweat it (no pun intended ). Possibly it wasn't as bad as you think. Even if you don't get the job...there's gotta be more than 1 jeweler nearby, right?
Posted: 5/8/2007 12:51:41 PM

P: 5/8/2007 1:06:46 PM
decodelighted Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,625 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 7/27/2005	Maisey ... if you really want the job, yet feel it didn't go well ... maybe you should call the owner (or whoever you interviewed with) after you feel better & honestly explain what happened: That you really wanted the job & got worked up & ended up with a migrane. If you let them know it's a rare occurance & ask for another chance it might really show drive & enthusiasm for their place. Everyone wants to be wanted! Shops don't always have someone who wants to work there SO BADLY. Don't fret: confess!!
Posted: 5/8/2007 1:06:46 PM

P: 5/8/2007 1:11:16 PM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	Aw Maise, I'm sorry {{{hugs}}} Honestly, this is exactly what I would do, as I have found honesty IS the best policy. I would call them up and ask to speak to whoever interviewed you. I would then say, "I just wanted to let you know that I have been suffering from a migraine for (x number) of days now. I could have rescheduled the interview, but I don't think that would have looked good. I am certain my potential and enthusiasm for this job did not come across well today, and I would be so appreciative if I could possibly interview with you again when I'm feeling better. Would that be possible?". What have you got to lose? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "It is also important for the State to inculcate in its subjects an aversion to any 'conspiracy theory of history' for a search for 'conspiracies' means a search for motives and an attribution of responsibility for historical misdeeds." -Murray N. Rothbard, in The Anatomy of the State John Swinton [1829-1901] Chief Editorial Writer of the New York Times (Considered "the Dean of his Profession" by his peers), when asked to toast an 'Independent Press' in a gathering at the National Press Club, circa 1880 "There is no such thing in America as an independent press unless it is in the country towns. You know it, and I know it. There is not one of you who dare express an honest opinion. If you express it you know beforehand that it would never appear in print. I am paid... for keeping my honest opinions out of the paper I am connected with. Others of you are paid similar salaries for doing similar things.... The business of the New York journalist is to distort the truth, to lie outright, to pervert, to vilify, to fawn at the feet of Mammon, and sell his country and race for his daily bread, or for what is about the same thing, his salary. You know this, and I know it and what foolery to be toasting an 'independent press.' We are tools, and the vassals of rich men behind the scenes. We are jumping-jacks. They pull the strings and we dance. Our time, our talents, our lives, our possibilities, all are the property of other men. We are intellectual prostitutes."
Posted: 5/8/2007 1:11:16 PM

P: 5/8/2007 1:12:22 PM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	Oops, posting while deco was. But hey, that's two for calling them back! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "It is also important for the State to inculcate in its subjects an aversion to any 'conspiracy theory of history' for a search for 'conspiracies' means a search for motives and an attribution of responsibility for historical misdeeds." -Murray N. Rothbard, in The Anatomy of the State John Swinton [1829-1901] Chief Editorial Writer of the New York Times (Considered "the Dean of his Profession" by his peers), when asked to toast an 'Independent Press' in a gathering at the National Press Club, circa 1880 "There is no such thing in America as an independent press unless it is in the country towns. You know it, and I know it. There is not one of you who dare express an honest opinion. If you express it you know beforehand that it would never appear in print. I am paid... for keeping my honest opinions out of the paper I am connected with. Others of you are paid similar salaries for doing similar things.... The business of the New York journalist is to distort the truth, to lie outright, to pervert, to vilify, to fawn at the feet of Mammon, and sell his country and race for his daily bread, or for what is about the same thing, his salary. You know this, and I know it and what foolery to be toasting an 'independent press.' We are tools, and the vassals of rich men behind the scenes. We are jumping-jacks. They pull the strings and we dance. Our time, our talents, our lives, our possibilities, all are the property of other men. We are intellectual prostitutes."
Posted: 5/8/2007 1:12:22 PM

P: 5/8/2007 1:14:43 PM
Linda W Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,439 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 2/15/2006	GREAT IDEA Deco and Ellen!!!!!!!! Linda ******************************** "Life is what happens to you, while you are busy making other plans". John Lennon
Posted: 5/8/2007 1:14:43 PM

P: 5/8/2007 1:48:07 PM
Skippy123 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 19,822 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 11/24/2006	Oh Maisie. I hope you are resting. Lots of hugs to you. Skippy "The only things that stand between a person and what they want in life are the will to try it, and the faith to believe it's possible" Rich Devos
Posted: 5/8/2007 1:48:07 PM

P: 5/8/2007 3:43:55 PM
Maisie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,766 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/30/2006	Thankyou for all your lovely replies. I have been resting and feel slightly better but the nausea is still quite bad. I hate migraines. I will wait until Thursday (they said to expect a call) and see what they say. If I didn't get it I won't get too upset. I know there will be other jobs. I guess I am just annoyed with myself for not doing well.
Posted: 5/8/2007 3:43:55 PM

P: 5/8/2007 4:38:11 PM
Maisie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,766 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/30/2006	I forgot to answer your questions..... Linda, yes I lose my vision - it really scares me and I worry it will never come back again. Silly I know but I don't think rationally when I have one Lorelei, I have pain medication and its not that strong but it still makes me drowsy. I also get really bad stomach ache after I take it. My doctor wants me to take something else but I am just to panicky to change it incase it doesn't work
Posted: 5/8/2007 4:38:11 PM

P: 5/8/2007 4:50:05 PM
chiefneil Cut Rock Total Posts: 174 Last Post: 7/11/2008 Member Since: 2/7/2007	If you haven't tried Imitrex you should talk to your doctor about it. My wife gets frequent migrations and has two forms to use depending on the severity - pills and self-administered shots. She's actually been on botox for the last couple years - one of the off-label uses is for prevention of migraines for for people who get them frequently. It's been working tremendously well. If you have them frequently (e.g. more than one a week) then you might want to investigate that as well.
Posted: 5/8/2007 4:50:05 PM

P: 5/8/2007 4:53:46 PM
Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,896 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004	I'm thinking you should call them back too, but if you want to wait and see, then that makes sense too. I'm so sorry about your migraine. I suffer from them as well. ____________________________ Piece of cake and a candle. ng gift
Posted: 5/8/2007 4:53:46 PM

P: 5/8/2007 4:58:02 PM
phoenixgirl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,492 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 3/20/2003	Sending a thank you note is somewhat common after an interview, so you could combine that with an explanation as to your energy level during the interview. Since it won't get there before Thursday via mail, you could drop it off tomorrow after work. If they're going to give you the job anyway, this will only make them feel better about their decision. If they weren't planning to, this might change their minds. I think you have nothing to lose!
Posted: 5/8/2007 4:58:02 PM

P: 5/8/2007 7:25:43 PM
katebar Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,489 Last Post: 11/9/2009 Member Since: 1/20/2006	Date: 5/8/2007 4:58:02 PM Author: phoenixgirl Sending a thank you note is somewhat common after an interview, so you could combine that with an explanation as to your energy level during the interview. Since it won't get there before Thursday via mail, you could drop it off tomorrow after work. If they're going to give you the job anyway, this will only make them feel better about their decision. If they weren't planning to, this might change their minds. I think you have nothing to lose! I agree phoenixgirl sending a written letter thanking them for the opportunity and explaining your situation may salvage it Maisie. It will show that you are courteous, follow through and are keen and have old fashioned values like hand writing a letter. Worth a go I say.
Posted: 5/8/2007 7:25:43 PM

P: 5/8/2007 8:47:10 PM
lumpkin Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,491 Last Post: 2/29/2008 Member Since: 5/24/2005	You've gotten some great advice. I seriously would not give up. It's bad luck that you had a migraine but I agree you should contact them and see if you can either re-interview or just come up and talk to them. Sorry about your interview -- migraines suck! I've not had them but my BIL gets them in his stomach, not his head. They are miserable in any form. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Opinions are like belly buttons. Everyone has one, but some are more appealing than others.
Posted: 5/8/2007 8:47:10 PM

P: 5/8/2007 8:54:10 PM
ZoeBartlett Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,879 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/29/2006	I'm sorry things didn't go as well as you wanted them to, Maisie. I hope you feel better soon! I like the idea of calling or sending a card and explaining how you were feeling, etc., but if they're going to make a decision by Thursday, they may not get the card in time. If it doesn't work out, there are other fish to fry, so to speak. I'm sending positive thoughts and vibes to you across the pond....did you get them yet?
Posted: 5/8/2007 8:54:10 PM

P: 5/8/2007 9:15:36 PM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	Sorry. "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 5/8/2007 9:15:36 PM

P: 5/8/2007 10:04:52 PM
diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006	I hope you feel much better soon, Maisie! ~~~ When in doubt...don't.~~~
Posted: 5/8/2007 10:04:52 PM

P: 5/8/2007 10:19:30 PM
KimberlyH Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,538 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 6/15/2006	Ditto the follow up phone call and/or note. It could make all the difference.
Posted: 5/8/2007 10:19:30 PM

P: 5/8/2007 10:24:09 PM
laine Ideal Rock Total Posts: 582 Last Post: 11/12/2009 Member Since: 2/21/2006	Date: 5/8/2007 4:38:11 PM Author: Maisie Lorelei, I have pain medication and its not that strong but it still makes me drowsy. I also get really bad stomach ache after I take it. My doctor wants me to take something else but I am just to panicky to change it incase it doesn't work My old migraine meds (Imitrex) used to really bother my stomach. My doctor gave me a free sample of a different med (Maxalt) to try out before I switched (the pills cost way too much to fill a prescription of something that doesn't work). I still had some of my old meds on hand, in case I didn't like the new, but its much better, and I'm glad I switched. I'd give a different med a try, especially if you can get some samples.
Posted: 5/8/2007 10:24:09 PM

P: 5/8/2007 10:27:41 PM
Tacori E-ring Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,082 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2005	I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! Feel better!
Posted: 5/8/2007 10:27:41 PM

P: 5/9/2007 1:06:02 PM
Linda W Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,439 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 2/15/2006	Maisie, Just checking up on you. How are you feeling today, after your terrible Migraine? Do you get them a lot? My Dr. put me on Topamax to prevent them. It works really well. Linda ******************************** "Life is what happens to you, while you are busy making other plans". John Lennon
Posted: 5/9/2007 1:06:02 PM

P: 5/9/2007 1:39:58 PM
Maisie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,766 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/30/2006	Thanks everyone. Your suggestions have been noted I am feeling loads better today - I wish my interview had been today instead of yesterday! I went back to work too and had a good day.
Posted: 5/9/2007 1:39:58 PM

P: 5/9/2007 1:45:52 PM
Linda W Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,439 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 2/15/2006	So glad you are feeling better today Linda ******************************** "Life is what happens to you, while you are busy making other plans". John Lennon
Posted: 5/9/2007 1:45:52 PM

P: 5/9/2007 1:49:15 PM
Maisie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,766 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/30/2006	Thank you Linda, your concern was very much appreciated!
Posted: 5/9/2007 1:49:15 PM

P: 5/9/2007 1:50:16 PM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	Date: 5/9/2007 1:39:58 PM Author: Maisie Thanks everyone. Your suggestions have been noted I am feeling loads better today - I wish my interview had been today instead of yesterday! I went back to work too and had a good day. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "It is also important for the State to inculcate in its subjects an aversion to any 'conspiracy theory of history' for a search for 'conspiracies' means a search for motives and an attribution of responsibility for historical misdeeds." -Murray N. Rothbard, in The Anatomy of the State John Swinton [1829-1901] Chief Editorial Writer of the New York Times (Considered "the Dean of his Profession" by his peers), when asked to toast an 'Independent Press' in a gathering at the National Press Club, circa 1880 "There is no such thing in America as an independent press unless it is in the country towns. You know it, and I know it. There is not one of you who dare express an honest opinion. If you express it you know beforehand that it would never appear in print. I am paid... for keeping my honest opinions out of the paper I am connected with. Others of you are paid similar salaries for doing similar things.... The business of the New York journalist is to distort the truth, to lie outright, to pervert, to vilify, to fawn at the feet of Mammon, and sell his country and race for his daily bread, or for what is about the same thing, his salary. You know this, and I know it and what foolery to be toasting an 'independent press.' We are tools, and the vassals of rich men behind the scenes. We are jumping-jacks. They pull the strings and we dance. Our time, our talents, our lives, our possibilities, all are the property of other men. We are intellectual prostitutes."
Posted: 5/9/2007 1:50:16 PM

P: 5/9/2007 1:54:40 PM
Maisie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,766 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/30/2006
Posted: 5/9/2007 1:54:40 PM

P: 5/9/2007 3:52:50 PM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	Would you feel even better if you had a M&S bikkie or two? "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 5/9/2007 3:52:50 PM

P: 5/9/2007 3:53:54 PM
Maisie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,766 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/30/2006	Date: 5/9/2007 3:52:50 PM Author: Harriet Would you feel even better if you had a M&S bikkie or two? Oh absolutely!!!! I work just down the street from Marks too - I wonder why I don't go in there more often!
Posted: 5/9/2007 3:53:54 PM

P: 5/9/2007 3:57:20 PM
TravelingGal Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,306 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/29/2004	Glad you are feeling better Maisie...I felt very bad for you reading your post, but it seems you've picked yourself right back up. Good for you. _______________________ Travel quote of the week: "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." -Mark Twain
Posted: 5/9/2007 3:57:20 PM

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