My job search hit a speed bump this week when I was informed that I’m no longer in the running for a job as a leader in a local software company. The logical side of my brain can handle this, of course, because I know that it takes a lot of contacts, applications and interviews in order to land a job.<\/p>\n
But still, it’s disappointing to have invested so much energy and attention to this job, and have it whisked away with a two minute phone call.<\/p>\n
This is part of the struggle of hunting for a job. How does one handle the emotional roller-coaster?<\/p>\n
1. Recognize what’s happening. There was a dark cloud hanging around that was hard to identify, until I realized that I was going through a little grieving process.<\/p>\n
2. Let logic have a voice: The odds are against you, it’s OK to feel bad, it’s not personal, etc. Since I’m an analytical person, this helps me to feel a little bit better.<\/p>\n
3. Take a break. Yesterday my wife and I went on a fantastic bike ride, and then wasted the evening watching a movie, eating quesadillas, and drinking margaritas. Not exactly on the diet, of course, but it helped me to re-energize. I did not<\/em> feel like writing this post yesterday, my heart just wasn’t in it.<\/p>\n 4. Get back on the horse. Today I’m doing some more investigation, making contacts, and redoubling my efforts. The energy and optimism is coming back.<\/p>\n How do YOU deal with the inevitable disappointments?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"