Ugh.
I’m frustrated.
Today I had an interview for an English teaching position. It was at a different high school from the one Chicky and Rooster attend, but hey, it was an INTERVIEW! I was psyched!
I dressed the part and got nervous when I went in. The principal and another teacher were conducting it.
They quickly put me at ease, and I answered all of their questions.
As the interview progressed, I grew confident. They seemed to like my answers, made a lot of comments, and I left feeling very good about the experience.
Well, I just got a phone call.
The job was filled with another applicant.
Sigh…
Would it be bad to say I’m disappointed?
I honestly thought I had a shot at this one.
I thought I answered all of the questions correctly. I answered from my heart…that’s all I know.
The feedback I received from them made me believe I stood an honest chance.
Most people would wallow in self-pity, though, and I’m choosing not to do that.
I think I’ll allow myself a moment and treat myself to some kind of chocolaty-caramely delight (I’m making up words, but I’m not officially an English teacher yet).
And then I’ll go back to job-hunting…continuing to trust the Lord.
His plans for me are perfect. I know He will use this experience to bring glory to His name.
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AuburnChick's Adventures 
You’re on the right track…..keeping the faith !
Let’s just say that this was a “God moment”………he was showing you that you have the right stuff, you can answer all the questions correctly, and make a good impression. Now, you say thank you for boosting my confidence LORD, while I wait for that position where you truly want me to shine for you !
Blessing, sister,…….I am always inspired by your statements of faith.
Dotty, thank you for your encouraging words. You are so right to remind me to be thankful for what I took away from that interview. I said, going into it, that even if I didn’t get the job, the interview experience would be good for me. God will place me in the perfect place in His time. Hugs…
Stay strong in your belief of always answering from your heart. It won’t lead you in the wrong direction especially if you leave it up to God to direct your path…
singing “He walks with me and he talks with me ~~~~ lalalala’
oops , Nathalie, the other post is me ‘pat’, just added my new website blog to it..and change email addy… I don’t have much there yet, but hopefully I’ll catch on and get it going.. 🙂 come visit sometime…
Pat
Ya know, sometimes WordPress makes me “re-approve” people who have already been approved, so I thought nothing of it, although I did notice the addition of a blog to your signature! Go girl, go girl! I will definitely be visiting…will probably subscribe since you’re such a dear. I look forward to reading all about YOUR life!!
Stay strong, Nathalie! Clearly God has other plans in the works for you, so think of this interview as excellent practice. Sending good thoughts your way 🙂