Christina Maria Thompson's Journal, 14 June 2014

Not getting a job DOES NOT equate to you being a failure! There are so many reasons that could sway the company to someone else. I'm sorry to hear that your husband isn't as supportive as he should be! Hang in there...praying you find what you need, and very soon. 

Not getting one posting is NOT a failure. There are so many other people and you could have done everything right and still got passed over if someone else had a connection for the company. Just keep trying for a job and ignore naysayers. <3 

I have to ask, what makes you think YOU did anything wrong. Don't let this get you down. I am so sorry that it didn't work out the way you wanted it to, but that means something better will come along. Trust me, I couldn't even get a job holding a Little Ceaser's sign out by the road. I wish you all the best in your job hunt. Have a great weekend. 

A thought I put out to my son and he did it and learned something. Call the company, or write to them and ask "what could I have done that would have made me a prime candidate for the job? Do I need additional experience? If schooling is an issue, what would you recommend?" Just an idea.  

They were looking for someone different, that's all. A friend of mine applied for a job that he was eminently qualified for. They said "You're over qualified. We can only pay you 'x'. He said, "It's this job I'm looking for. It's not primarily for the money. Exploit me." (It's not. He's loaded. No, I won't give you his name and number. ;) ) He didn't get the job. Don't hate yourself. Is there something you could do on your own without having to find an 'employer'? 

Above all things, stay encouraged and don't take being passed over personally. Often it is not even about you. It might be that organizations must legally advertise when they really have someone in mind for the job. So much goes on behind the scenes. As one who has been on the other side of the desk, do get someone to review and evaluate your resume and the mandatory cover letter. I agree with ClassicRocker, ask them what you might do differently. @nothernmusic I think it gets expensive to hire people who do not have to work. They do not always stay and sometimes there is not the drive to do the best job. Just my opinion. Being prayerful for you now. Sometimes jobs are best landed through someone you know, so tell everyone that you are in the market for a job.  

Talking about school , i am in college right now struggling with my exams .What keeps me going ?The though that a higher education might gave me a better future.I think you should go back to school . 

Funny because I did exactly that, I email them back and asked what I could improve for future reference because I didn't get a reason as to the decision. I did that not long at all after I got notice. Still waiting for the reply. I want a secretary type position and am thinking an online course would be the best seeing the husband with try to detour me getting to the classes. (this has already been the case, so I know better) I can't even file for divorce because he will throw me out into the street. Until I can manage to do things myself, I stuck and have to put up with whatever is dished out. Thanks so much for the advice!!! I take it serious, more than you know :) 

So lovely replies for you. Think about what you could have passion for and go for that. Your "inner Self" will direct you, if you ask. all will be well with you.