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I can totally see where the continuous networking and job opportunities could ease some of the anxiety. Although I think my time should be coming to a close with my current job, that also gives me some leeway, because I know I have a source of income with a flexible schedule, but I do NOT want to serve for much longer. I've been at my job for 5 years....wow. Adderall kept me okay with that, and now I'm preparing myself for a more meaningful job. DCS is Department of Child Services. I agree, back to 3 a day after tomorrow!

I just wrote out a long post, and it deleted....ugh...so annoying. I don't feel like interviewing tomorrow. I guess this job doesn't seem like a job for me. They work along with DCS, and I think that could be really heartbreaking situations....and possibly dangerous. I don't know enough about the position yet, though. I should be prepping probably! Mine is at 10:15. Is your interview a phone or in-person interview? It's so nice going through this process with a friend good luck!!!

Occasional and quit-once, It's good to hear that from both of you. I'll keep that in mind as I continue my interviewing/job search And Occasional, you rocked it this week....awesome job!

InRecovery, I'm glad to hear your interview went well. I bet your field is very competitive, but you got this! I hope you get that second interview. Either way, you've got more! I started by going through stuff in my head for my interview last week, but it wasn't good enough for me. I did end up googling common interview questions and writing out responses. I have a bad memory, so I wasn't too concerned about sounding rehearsed....ha. I had the follow-up interview today and a drug screen, and they basically said they're just waiting for background checks to come back to write me up an offer. I want this job, but I don't think I can take it. It starts very part-time, and it doesn't pay enough. It would be great experience, but it's not like I'm 22 anymore. Any advice???

LilTex, I'm sorry the transition has been rough, and I hate to hear you've been unhappy. After experiencing the Woodlands, I can see what you'd miss, but it's really great you get to be close to family, and I bet you'll adjust just fine! Running into exes suuuucks, so hopefully you won't have to deal with that much. I'm so glad to have you back....don't leave us again!!! (In a non-needy way, of course ) The job I'm interviewing for is very entry level (like a degree isn't required, I don't think), but it would basically be a therapist's assistant for people going through rehab and dealing with psychiatric issues. It's SO interesting to me, but I don't think it's a viable option money wise. I'm going for my second interview tomorrow, so I don't even know where I stand, but the position would be working with other assistants on setting up "group" for the week and a lot of just spending time with the patients, sitting in on AA/NA meetings with them....stuff like that. Again, something I think I'd really enjoy, and I could learn a lot, but I'm finding that jobs that interest me really don't pay well. I don't want to look for a job solely for the money, because for me, it wouldn't be good, but at the same time I want to live an, at least, comfortable lifestyle. I'm just very excited to have this degree FINALLY, so I even have options. Do you like your new job? What do you do?

InRecovery, I just want to tell you you're going to be fine! I don't have tips (as I'm way newer at this than you) but keep in mind that you don't NEED this one. You have other options....for me that helps to take some pressure off of the situation, if only a little bit. Let us know how it goes!!!

You all did awesome this week!!! Whoop whoop!!! I'm checking in with a whopping 2.5! I'm so impressed by you all and your long-distance running! Liltex, glad to have you! I'm going to dedicate my 12 that I WILL get done this coming week to you

Congratulations and good luck! I have an interview with a another company Tuesday morning

That's good advice and that's what I did today. It's beautiful outside so that helped! I did 2.5 running, 1.5 walking. It wasn't much, but I went

Good job, InRecovery....leaving a pub IS dedication. I just finished my additional 3, since I missed 3 yesterday, so I'm now caught up with it I feel like I've applied for almost all the jobs that interest me in this area, so I'm also applying to some that don't, because you never know. I want to know more about these informational interviews!

I don't know what's happened to me. Running has seemed like an insurmountable task lately. I'll think "I really need to go get my miles," then I don't. I guess it's simply laziness and there's only one cure....just doing it. I spend more time mad at myself for not going then it would take to go run. I've got to get out of this rut. I'm kind of just thinking out loud....but I'm also committing to going for a run tomorrow. That means I have to do it. Oh yeah, and I stepped on the scale the other day to see I weigh more now than I ever have, so there's that. Ahhhh.

Liltex, I've been thinking about you and missing your posts!!! How are you? How's the new job and relocating? I posted about the job situation in the résumé thread, so I won't bore everyone again It's going well, though!

I've submitted three applications today. I'm going to work soon. I got an email from the place I interviewed yesterday asking for a second interview, so we set it up for Monday

You're on a roll....good work. And I like the addition in the beginning, so others can join and know the "rules." I didn't get my 3-5 in today. It's been a busy day, and I'm exhausted, so I'll get at least 6 tomorrow. By the way, I also got another call to set up an interview. I'm calling them back in the morning to set it up

Interesting stuff on here today! I'm glad to have you aboard, Cassie. Sooo....the interview went well. I was nervous, but the interviewer was cool. She said was don't be nervous or anything, this will be laid back. She had a paper to go off of but hardly looked at it except at the end to make sure she covered everything. Anyway, I like the idea of the job and what it entails, but it's prn to start and they almost always hire internally, so I'd have to move my way up, if I got the position. I'm going to continue to look, but I'm glad I broke the ice with the interviews. They said the process usually takes a week or so to hear back. Anywayyyyy, just wanted to update you all and thanks for your help! I've been busy today, and I'm off to the spa for a facial....ha. I'm NOT one of those women usually!

Cassie, I knew I could count on you for advice! I pictured in my head that it's going to be like an oral exam. I hope it's a good interviewer who makes it a casual conversation....that sounds much better! Thanks for the tips! I'll use them!

It's nice to hear your feedback, InRecovery, occasional, and quit-once! I have been interested in addiction even before I realized I was an addict. I did an internship in a halfway house for women trying to stay sober, and it was so interesting! I had access to their entire files, reading about their background and histories, children, criminal history, etc. It was sometimes sad, but at the same time, was such an experience learning about those women's lives. Anyway, I was also on adderall then, so I don't know if I would have the same perspective now. I'm getting reallllly nervous for the interview. To be honest, it's not about wanting the job, it's about hating interviewing and talking about myself. What are some questions you all have gotten? This really will be my first real job interview. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, friends!!!

Alright, I applied to 4 or 5 jobs today. I know at least 4, but I was on so many different sites, it actually could've been more than 5. I had no interest in doing it today, so I'm glad we have this to hold us accountable! Yaay! Let us know when you join, Sweetcarolinee! Sweetcarolineee, Let us know when you get it ready and are on board!

"In an Mmmbop you're gone, in an Mmmbop you're not there." I thought I wanted to marry Taylor Hanson in my pre-teen years

I think networking letters can count. Why not? It's a step toward getting an internship you want. I did 3 last Friday. My weekends are so busy with work, so I'm sticking to during the week. Good job on 5!!!

Your pep talk is greatly appreciated, occasional. Seriously, it means a lot....and I think I needed it. I'll be a nervous wreck, but I've got to start somewhere. Interestingly enough, this interview is at the addiction rehab that I almost checked myself into when I decided I was ready to quit. I haven't decided if I would want to work in the addiction field, but I guess that's why we interview. Ughhhh.....I do not like interviews!!! InRecovery, Congratulations on the internship offer! Yes! I'm totally up for 3-5 a day! From what I've done so far, it doesn't seem like it would actually be too overwhelming to do, so I say Monday-Friday we do 3-5 daily. Great job on the miles! I'm at 0!!! Apparently I need to work on finding balance with all of this going on....or maybe that's an excuse....yeah, probably.

InRecovery (and the rest of my fellow quitters), I got my résumé done YESTERDAY (I gave myself until the 28th...ha) Anyway, I applied three places, and I got a call back today! I have an interview next Wednesday. I'm not confident about getting the job (especially since this will be my first real interview), but it's exciting! I just wanted to share!

I agree, Sweetcarolinee. Zerokewl, you have good conversation, and she obviously enjoys talking to you. As a woman, if a guy who I consider to be a friend or at least an acquaintance asks me out, if I'm not interested, I'm still not freaked out by it. Fear of rejection is far too powerful in life, so go for it!!! My boyfriend is 8 years older than me....dealing with a little older men is so much better in my opinion. Go for it and report back to us!!!!

Cassie, My counselor helps because she's a recovering addict, so she can relate and has been through it. Her drugs of choice were alcohol and....speed. She gets the mentality.

I can relate to this post SO much....getting out of the adderall mindset-- it was less direct than that in my head--and I didn't have an explanation for it but that's it. Being clean from adderall is a major accomplishment, and we shouldn't downplay that. To be honest, I think I've avoided doing my résumé, because work-related, job searching type stuff is really uncomfortable without adderall (triggery). While quitting has been 100% worth it, it's so challenging to relearn life. I believe my interviews/job performance will be so much better without adderall, but I have to truly BELIEVE that, if that makes sense. I don't have answers here....just kind of piggybacking on your post....ready to hear from some of you all! If you don't mind, I'm going to read your post to my counselor tomorrow, because it's stuff I want to cover, and you laid it out very well. I hope that's okay! Edit: I also wanted to include the beauty of being off of adderall. Being able to have healthy, loving relationships with my family and friends again beats any of the hardships (that's what life is about after all). Being able to JUST BE is wonderful. Laughter is the best medicine, and I'm blessed with this on a daily basis. I don't think it's a coincidence that since quitting I got out of a relationship that was unhealthy for me and am now with a healthy, stable man that treats me amazingly well. Just a few of the many, many positives I didn't want to ignore. Sorry for rambling!