Well, I am assuming I did not get the job at the drug treatment place because they never called me in for a 2nd interview and the position starts on Monday. I'm not used to not getting a job I applied for. It seems that I almost always get hired.
So I have to ask myself, why? What is different about me? Is it that I am older? Overweight? Too experienced? I don't know. I used to do hiring and I am not sure if I would hire myself. I don't exude that youthful enthusiasm and energy I once had. I mean, I smiled, said all the right things and had a really nice conversation with the woman, but something about me must have been lacking. Kinda bums me out.
Keven Update: He's out of jail, back in Cornerstone and this time is in a program called "Monitored Out Patient" which means he has to be out of the house from 8-5 (working) then goes to meetings from 6-9:30 with his group. Unfortunately his group this time is all older people that drink rather than younger people who do heroin. Its a bit disappointing but when he asked if he could switch groups they said our insurance didn't cover the other one. That kind of ticked me off....like our insurance company is going to know which group he's in? They all meet at the same time and place, why not stick him in with his peers? He's more accepting of it than I am (a very good sign).
Peace, Hope and Love, Barbara
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That was a big problem for H also. Every group she went to was older people who were drinkers. These women could have been her g-ma and the men were just creepers..ogling and overly friendly. Yuk. It is so frustrating that what is best for the "patient" is NOT the first priority. It always boils down to money. I really really hate that.
As a recovering addict and ALCOHOLIC and gambler and overeater...when you asre ready for recovery; you get recovery...did not matter where my last rehab was or whom I was with...when WE are ready recovery happens.
First, I'm bummed for you that this particular job didn't seem to pan out, but I believe that all things happen for a reason so God must have something bigger and better in store for you!! Love the picture too by the way!!
It's funny but, when Jake was going to NA (at age 15) we prefered that he go to the AA meetings with the older alcoholic folks. In our particular case this was because the NA group in our area was not a good thing for Jacob...he loved going to these meetings (with his peers) because he was hanging with the big dogs and learning all kinds of new things!! I found out at some point that he was spending a lot of time outside with some of the others, bumming cigarettes off people. This particular group was not a very healthy group, relapse was a constant occurance for many members (as in re-establishing at damn near every Monday night meeting...well, the weekend was over, right?). in our case, I think these meetings perpetuated Jacob's problem, not helped at all. Which brings me to what annonymous above, that recovery happens when the addict is ready for recovery and the group or rehab won't matter...AMEN!! Couldn't agree more!!
I'm sorry Barbara....and as I know others would agree,...truly, their loss. Let's hope that there truly is a better job coming....please keep the faith.
Lori
It's their loss. Something better is just around the corner. I am a firm believer in that. Exactly two years ago, I lost my job that I thought I loved and I was devasted. Well, a few weeks later I found another one and now I know that I truely hated the one I lost because I really enjoy the one I have now! I just did not know that at the time.
Very cute pic. Sorry you did not get the job. It is said that there is a reason for everthing. When we try to guess what the reason is, then we get down on ourselves. Keep your head held high.
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