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One door closes another door opens...  

redhotfun4you2 61F  
471 posts
4/15/2016 7:24 pm
One door closes another door opens...

I applied for a position at work last week and even though I had a great interview and I met all the specified qualifications, someone else was more qualified and got the position.

I really wanted the change and the new challenge. I am not bitter or really upset that I didn't get it. I am not meant to be there at this time. The manager who gave me the news today said he thinks I would do very well in that position and that he really had a tough time making the decision. And he hopes I will reapply if and when a new position comes available.

That being said, another opportunity has been brought to my attention. This position was actually brought to my attention a few days ago and I was told that my name was mentioned in regards to who the supervisor would like to see apply. I even spoke to that supervisor today regarding the position. She was saddened that I didn't get the position I had applied for, although not too sad....lol.

Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy my job. I am just getting to a point where it is the same thing day in and day out. It is getting routine for me. I want a change, I need a challenge. I have been doing this same kind of work for over 11 years.

How do you deal with things when they get to be so routine you feel you can do them in your sleep?

pocogato12 71F  
37235 posts
4/15/2016 7:40 pm

 Try to let your disappointment go this weekend. Some is there just waiting JUST FOR YOU. Don't be disheartened
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redhotfun4you2 replies on 4/15/2016 8:33 pm:
Oh I will, by Monday I will be all better again. It was just a small disappointment. I will overcome it, I have a weekend of a few of my favorite things planned. As well, I will write, maybe go for a drive and see some friends. If the wind dies down I may even take my camera out and get some shots of spring.

AmorphousAmor 64M
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3574 posts
4/15/2016 7:46 pm

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redrockrascal 65M
23580 posts
4/15/2016 8:13 pm

 How do you deal with things when they get to be so routine you feel you can do them in your sleep? In my career that rarely happened and I avoided jobs that could become that way.
Hope you get the other position.
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redhotfun4you2 replies on 4/15/2016 8:56 pm:
You are fortunate that you have that ability. Not all of us do. I started in this type of work coming from a small town where jobs were not plentiful and had to do something to support myself and my children. I do enjoy the interaction with people from all over the world, mainly US and Canada. I just want to do something where I don't have to talk for 8 hours a day.

cwazywabbit009 59M
6313 posts
4/16/2016 7:21 am

 When things start getting too routine I tend to try and change things up, even if just a little. Failing that, I try to make the most of my free time to refresh my body and brain
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redhotfun4you2 replies on 4/16/2016 7:52 am:
Thanks wabbit, always wise words from you

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