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Mary Dude
Quit Date: June 15, 2004
Posts: 4803 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Posted: April 11, 2005 6:43 PM Post subject: Job Interview |
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Wish me luck....I decided to throw my hat in the ring for a different position in my company - it would be a lateral move - but something different and a new challenge. Dusted off the resume and I have an interview in the morning. I've not yet been through an job interview as a non-smoker - why is it that all of these "firsts" just kick the thought of smoking to the forefront of my addicts brain??? Never mind...I answered that question for myself...its because I am an addict and ole will take every opportunity to whisper...comeback...you always smoke when you..___________ (fill in the blank...) UGH! What a lie...but it WAS true...and I have to get through all of those things and break the link to the past and NOT SMOKE....so that next time...the brain doesn't associate the activity with smoking...today is day 300..smoke free....it really does feel pretty darn good so much of the time....
Just when I think maybe I've heard the last of old nicodemon and think that gave up on me knowing he can't get me back... he shows up.....
Guess I'll just have to keep kicking him to the curb...I will not give up my freedom. _________________
Mary D.
Smoke-free one day at a time!
Worry doesn't help tomorrow's troubles, but it does ruin today's happiness! |
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kevin Site Admin
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Posted: April 11, 2005 7:21 PM Post subject: |
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good luck with the new job, mary! (i figure all you really have to do is tell the interviewer that you quit smoking 301 days ago, and they'll realize that you can do anything and give you the job right away!) keep up that attitude, too! _________________
keep choosing life!
kevin
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kannprint
Quit Date: April 10, 2004
Posts: 4988 Location: St. Louis, MO
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Posted: April 11, 2005 8:05 PM Post subject: |
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Hey, Mary, I definitely agree with Kevin. Anyone who can successfully quit smoking CAN do anything. Good luck with the interview. You'll do great! _________________
LIVE WELL, LAUGH OFTEN, LOVE MUCH.
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exsmoker
Quit Date: October 14, 2007
Posts: 126 Location: Guelph, Ontario
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Posted: April 11, 2005 9:39 PM Post subject: |
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You will surprise yourself . You will accually be less tense, Because smoking made us tense. Good luck at the interview. _________________
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Mary Dude
Quit Date: June 15, 2004
Posts: 4803 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Posted: April 12, 2005 5:33 PM Post subject: Feeling good.... |
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I feel pretty darn good about the interview. Started at 0830 and had one interviewer after the other for an hour and a half. Not once did I think about smoking...in the old days - I would have been a wreck after the first two interviewers, and in need of a nicotine fix...I'm so glad I don't have that worry anymore!
I learned there were 10 applicants, and based on resumes they selected three to interview...so I'm one of three....I like those odds... They may make a decision by the end of the week - early next week at the latest. I'm curious who the other applicants were....no matter the outcome - its always a good experience to go through an interview! I'll keep ya posted.
Thanks for the positive throughts! _________________
Mary D.
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kevin Site Admin
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Posted: April 12, 2005 7:32 PM Post subject: Re: Feeling good.... |
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Mary Dude wrote: |
Not once did I think about smoking... |
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keep choosing life!
kevin
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Cowgirl UP!
Quit Date: July 26, 2004
Posts: 5029 Location: Ala
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Posted: April 12, 2005 11:56 PM Post subject: |
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Hey, if they know you quit, then they already know they have a winner as Kevin said.....I am sure the rest of your resume was just icing on the cake.
Kay _________________
All with a little help from my friends, COWGIRL UP |
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marw
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Posted: April 13, 2005 2:56 AM Post subject: |
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Mary,
Any news yet? You did a great job! Wow, that took a lot of--well, a lot of everything--knowledge, self-esteem, ambition, and being darned smart! And you didn't think about smoking at all! Isn't it great? I love when that's the way it is, don't you? _________________
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londa
Quit Date: July 28, 2004
Posts: 2469 Location: new york, USA
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Posted: April 13, 2005 7:28 AM Post subject: |
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Mary, I have to say, I AM PROUD OF YOU!
I wish you luck!
God Be with you!
Love, Londa _________________
My name is Londa. I am 57 and I act like I'm 20. I love to laugh and smile. The more the better. Being kind to someone is the best thing you can do. |
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Seabrez
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Posted: April 13, 2005 1:02 PM Post subject: |
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Mary,
Good for you for reaching for the brass ring!
Good luck and God be with you!
Smiles _________________
Living in Freedom
Deb
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. 2 Corn 5:17 NASB |
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Barbara K.
Quit Date: December 23, 2004
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Posted: April 14, 2005 5:12 AM Post subject: |
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Mary,
Sounds like you did great with the interviews. I hope you get the job.
Blessings, _________________
Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn arouind and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.
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Mary Dude
Quit Date: June 15, 2004
Posts: 4803 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Posted: April 14, 2005 7:06 AM Post subject: |
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I don't usually check my horoscope...but I found today's interesting:
Something you have long wished for may come to fruition today. Are you ready for the changes this is likely to bring? Accept this as the wonderful gift that it is.
Maybe they will make a hiring decision today.... _________________
Mary D.
Smoke-free one day at a time!
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