JustinW

Unsure And 777 posts - where's the payout?

It's tough in the beginning Maisy but it will get better. Hopefully today goes well for you!

CTH = contract to hire I'm updating my resume tonight to apply for an opportunity that a friend of mine tossed my way, he's a recruiter. It would be a shame to let a fresh resume go to waste so I may join this club in some capacity soon.

Sorry to ask another semi-related question here, but if an opportunity came up in another state that was CTH would you consider it?

I've had some interviews where I didn't want the job 10 minutes in but continued the process regardless and then didn't get an offer. That always sucks no matter if you want it or not. I write it off as their loss.

Cassie, nice way to re-frame your situation into a positive! You are so awesome.

Silly

Ashley, don't you just hate that response? The unknown is always worse than knowing either way.

ZK, Quit-once and Occasional1 gave very honest and painful feedback. I was thinking about creating a post with similar feelings to the ones expressed by OC1 this morning. My procrastination isn't driven by lack of confidence or self esteem it is driven by a lack of desire and I haven't been able to pinpoint the source yet. But yeah, I still struggle with reading comprehension and writing anything much longer than a paragraph; this has made my schoolwork drag into Fridays, Saturdays, and even Sundays at this point. Sorry that I don't have a solution. It sucks to lose but these failures allow us the opportunity to forge our character and define who we really are. Who will you be? (I already know the answer, you're not so easily defeated) I know that signatures can easily be overlooked; but maybe mine will give you a boost today?

Wow, my heart goes out to you on this one. Many people have experienced severe OCD behavior while taking Adderall, so you are not suffering alone. You do have someone to talk to about it, that is what we are here to do. We support each other. When you say "I hate myself without adderall" does that mean you hate yourself during withdrawl or prior to taking it? Are you currently taking other meds and seeing a p-doc? How long have you taken adderall and what is your pattern of abuse with it?

Hopefully ZK is correct and your recovery time will be quick. Welcome aboard!

Yeah John, like in Goodfellas "times are bad, F you; pay me"

I realize it's an old post but... The "Underpants gnome" philosophy won't get you there either: Step 1 - Go to school Step 2 - ? Step 3 - profit I would analyze the "why" behind wanting to be a 1%er. Money doesn't buy happiness and pursuing it can make you even more miserable. It seems that there are 2 routes to that final goal though, make your own way or become a politician / celebrity. Chris is right about working for someone else not being a realistic way of achieving your goals. The self made millionaires out there took big risks to get where they are and the success rate only equates to about 1% of the people who decide to take on the challenge. Many of those same people piss it all away (i.e. dot com millionaires).

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Great news that you were able to change to marketing! I was doing an informal degree audit this morning and it looks like I have to burn up some credits for a residency requirement and total credit requirement. Do you think a minor in MIS or a minor in international business is more attractive to perspective employers in this market? I feel that I could do either one realistically. Or better yet, which does each minor communicate to a prospective employer? Back on topic (sorry about the thread drift) how is everyone doing on resume submission lately?

InRecovery, reading through your interviewing adventures is starting to cause me a fair amount of anxiety in regards to my career search when I complete my degree. Maybe a B.S. + past experience won't be enough? Not to mention the grueling interview processes that you have endured; I'm not sure that I would be able to handle what you have done with such grace!

Are things going any better for you Frank?

No kids for a couple of days

I don't know about the nursing field, but I would think that it would not show up on a background check because no legal action was taken. If it shows up without legal action then it could be written off as a false positive, but I know nothing about INSPECT at all. Just some random musings off the top of my head.

Silly wabbit "Z"'s are for kidz, LOLZ but Nyquil will help you get your Z's I suppose too; maybe Zerokewl will chime in? Way to go getting through day 8, I know it's tough but you can do this!

Welcome to the forum Lissafae! The dosage that you took is immaterial here, we are all focused on quitting and helping others do the same; so you are not a "whiner". Things will ebb and flow throughout your recovery, start riding the waves and rolling with them instead of trying to power through them. Once you are on a more steady path you can start to focus on getting a little done at a time and build on that. Don't beat yourself up during this time and please consider joining the 30 day challenge.

Agreed!

I think that getting back in school has helped me somewhat. My studies are still a struggle at times but I just keep at it until they are done so I can see how the grad school exam prep would be good too.

Limbo

Give yourself time; at 3 months you will still be mush. Things will get better just keep plodding along.