can I bitch a second?

aerotigergirl

Today sucks. H and I had been waiting a month to hear back about a job interview he had. Finally got word today that he didn't get the job. He still has a job, so this isn't a dire situation, and I know it could be worse. But this was a good opportunity for him, and he was hopeful (as was I). I hate that this is going to deliver a big knock to his self-esteem. And I hate that I don't know what to say to help him feel less rejected.

And also, today is September 11. And they're predicting snow at my house overnight. Snow. Early September.

Yeah. 

Fuck today. And bring on all the donuts.

luckylady18

Yucky day - I'm sorry your husband didn't get the job. And about the snow. It's way too soon for that.

Eat the donuts. You deserve it. And share with your husband. Sounds like he could use it too.

Speaking of donuts, I had munchkins yesterday AND today during meetings at work. I love when people bring treats to meetings. We have a staff meeting tomorrow and I think I may bring them so that I can have them 3 days in a row.

aerotigergirl

@ExcitedMama--Where in MT are your family? H is originally from MT!

Thanks, ladies. I hope that thing is true about when one window closes, a door opens somewhere else.... or some such thing. We're both really bummed.

honeybeee3

Sorry your hubby didn't get the job

If it makes you feel any better I'm having a poopy day too. I would really like to just crawl back in bed and eat Hagen Daz bars all day.

aerotigergirl

@honeybeee3- That sounds like a great plan. I knew there was a reason I didn't want to get up today. Crawling back into bed sounds perfect! 

I hope your day improves, too.

luckylady18

I slept horribly last night b/c my back was killing me. I also vote for crawling back into bed!

sparksfly22

Everything happens for a reason! But I know that disappointment is never a good feeling so try to focus on the positive. Perhaps doing something fun together instead of dwelling on the bad news might help remind him that he's still the best man in your life and very much loved

aerotigergirl

@ExcitedMama2--H is from Whitefish (just outside Whitefish, actually). 

peggels24

Boo - what a crappy day!  ((hugs))

aerotigergirl

@ladyamanuet - It is really beautiful. H would love to move back one day, but unless we suddenly become independently wealthy (I don't know of any ill wealthy uncles or anything, so it's unlikely!) it probably won't ever happen. Aren't many jobs in our field there!

kellyfo14

Snow already!!! My H has recently applied for 3 different opportunities in the last 3 months within his company and hasn't gotten the job. He is a liquor salesman and has been the top salesman in his division since they started measuring 3 years ago. He is trying to get to a salary position rather than commission. With commission it is either feast or famine for us and very difficult to budget. Every time they tell him he was the best interview but every time it goes to someone who has been there longer. He is incredibly frustrated. The way I try to help is to compliment and point out those qualities I know he has that will keep him going. Sometimes if you tell someone they handle stress well (even if they don't really) they start to believe they do and develop confidence. There are so many ways you can employ this. Reminding him of his accomplishments also goes a very long way. I certainly don't have all the answers but I understand very well what you are going through. You are not alone!

aerotigergirl

@kellyfo14 - Good luck to your H as well. It sucks to gather up your confidence, go out on a limb and apply for a job, only to get turned down. I hope he gets the position that he's wanting soon. 

aerotigergirl

@saiven - Good luck to your H as well! Job hunting is so stressful. Sounds like your situation is much like mine. He has a job that pays well, but he is unhappy there and would really like to find something different to help grow his career. I'm obviously happy that we've both got stable, well-paying jobs, I was just hoping this opportunity would work out since I think it would have made him happier (even if it didn't pay a ton more). 

We're in Colorado, so not really close to MT, but definitely in the mountains still. If it does snow, it won't amount to much. I'm just not quite ready for the snowy part of the year at all yet. I feel like we're getting cheated out of fall weather!  

OK, I'm done pouting now.

rodiesmum

sorry about that and the snow! im hoping great opportunities will soon surface for your DH.

as for the donuts! yeah bring it on! planning to have one as lunch dessert!

and if i may bitch as well, co irker is still so annoying! blasting my headphones with Madonna feel good upbeat and happy music!!!