OT - I have to share/get it off chest... | Arthritis Information

 

whatever. LoL I guess I just feel like sharing mostly.


I was due to have a job interview today at work - for a higher position. Yay I really want this.....


I didn't even GO to work. :|

I started my period and it was PURE HELL. Every few months I find myself battling SEVERE cramps and nausea, headaches etc etc. I get dizzy and shaky and burpy. It's miserable. Shush up, I'm going to the doctor about it soon, I have had ENOUGH.

But I was feeling sick...........but I got showered and dressed ANYWAY, because I really want this interview and this job. Got in the car and left.

I got about 4 miles down the road, to the stoplight......I pause, we have a red light, I look left (I'm trying to turn right) and this black car goes to turn left and SLAM! a tan town car smashes into the side of him. Spun the black car about 1-3 feet from my front end.

I fricking panicked. Parked the car on the corner and dove out with 911 already on the line. Driver of the tan car was an older gentleman, mid 60s maybe, and he had his wife with him. She was out of the car in a flash and was around to his side to help him. He hit his head on the windshield, but didn't cut it open. He actually got up and got out of the car. The driver of the black car was okay, just a gash on his arm. The driver of the tan car was obviously upset, he had the right of way it was a solid green light for them both, and he was going straight. He asked the other driver "What were you doing man?" The driver of the black car just kept saying "But I had a green light.."

DUMB. So I stuck around to give a statement, because I felt bad for the older couple, who were clearly in the right of way. Plus, I knew even though we couldn't see it, he's GOT to have at least a concussion. Everyone shows up yadda yadda, I call work "Im gonna be late" blah blah blah I'm talking to one of the cops and OMG I'm gonna puke. UGH but I haven't eaten so nothing really comes up..........just.......spit really. *sigh*


I turned around and went home. That whole fiasco took about 45 mins, outside in the heat, cramping and nauseous. I called work and told them what happened and they seemed fine with it.


But I'm just mad that I wasn't there for my interview. I would have never made it after all of that though.

So that was my day. How was yours? LoL
Mine was NOTHING compared to THAT! Sorry that it sucked so bad!

Katie...do you get another chance at the interview?..Did the rest of your day go any better?

I had a pretty decent day...don't have to go back to work again till Monday and I have my annual sister trip coming up on Thursday (yay!).  If it makes you feel any better, I did get a porcupine quill lodged in my finger.  The tip of it is still stuck in there and it really hurts.

Hi, well mine was all about packing. We are going away for 5 days. Not a long time, but you might as well be going for a month because you need everything...or I do. It goes something like this: My husband's taking 1 pair of shoes , I'm taking 4. He needs 3 pairs of 'shorts', doesn't know if he's going to take a pair of long pants!?, I'm 'sneaking in' 5 pair. He has 1/2 of a suit case, I have one whole plus 2 hanging bags, dress up stuff, golf clothes, tennis shorts, jackets and shirts, blouses, under ware, all that cosmetics stuff, hair and all plus my golf bag full and a tennis racket.. I'm taking my art supplies and paper. Hats to escape the 100 degree temp and high altitude sun. A swimming suit, my motorcycle helmet , in case I get to ride behind my son or husband on son's new BMW, bright red...a cooler full of cold drinks/snacks. My music player, camera and cell phone. Will take info to check into the 'forum' at my son's house? Maybe I can figure it out? Do I need my pass word?

I'm taking my methotrexate today, and more prednisone with me just in case I get to feeling awful. We are staying in a cheap motel because my husband doesn't like to spend money on them. I wanted a swimming pool and a restaurant (well international pancakes is NEXT door! We'll smell it all night long...ugh. I've been up and down the stairs until my feet hurt, i'm having second thoughts about going....will this be fun?  I'm feeling stressed out, and hope I don't have a worse flare. I don't think I have a good attitude about this....duh.

Your day sounded so scary, I hope you get another chance at the interview. Lynda

Tetanus.  I guess my last one was almost 16 years ago.  So no, I guess not.  I should probably get one, huh? What do you do?  For work, I mean.Oh, I'm the Front Desk Supervisor at an Embassy Suites hotel here in FL.


The interview is for a sales/admin position in the offices. Helping set up events and putting in group blockings for weddings, parties, meetings. And taking care of the billing for them all.
Even with the badness of the day, I'm sure that your employer will take into account the excellent job you do everyday, and this set back will not be a set back at all.  Please let us know how it goes tomorrow.  Wait, is tomorrow when you'll interview?  Do you know how many others are trying for this posistion?  Are they hiring from current employees or are they looking outside too?

 

 Katie you are so refreshing

 Linn your job sounds so fun working with animals, what all do you work with?

Yes tomorrow I'll interview.


I don't think anyone else is being interviewed. Which should make me feel better, but it doesn't. They attempt to hire from within first, then post the job public if they don't have someone qualified.


This job has gone up for grabs before, and only one person interviewed for it from within the hotel. (I had JUST started) She didn't get it, they gave it to someone outside the hotel.

That person still works here, and I'm pretty sure she's interested in it, but I'm also pretty sure she's not who they have in mind for this position. She's WILDLY emotionally dependent on her personal life, and is constantly late or not available to work. She comes in 15 minutes late every day, and leaves at 3pm ON THE DOT. Not a second sooner, not a second later. No matter what's going on.


So we'll see...........
Hi Katie, I just wanted to wish you all the luck in the world tomorrow.  I remember those days and some not fondly.  For the most part they worked out for the best.  I know today was horrible for you and you did what you thought was best for you.  I was a witness to an accident where there was someone who died.  I went to work and shouldn't have.  I was sent home.  You go girl tomorrow.  Lindy  Good luck for your interview tomorrow Katie

Katie, I get those same kinda months every so often. Mine is caused by a cyst on my left ovary. It sucks big donkey balls, when it acts up. You should try having all that, PLUS a bladder infection, I felt like I was going to DIE or I just wanted to die, or maybe both.

Good Luck! Hope you get the job!

As for the interview, well I think you should get the job anyway for stopping and making sure the old couple were okay, it shows what a great peoples person you are and how kind and compasionate you can be.Definately a plus when it comes to the hospitality service. You go girl!! Sorry about the crappy day today but tomorrow will be better!  Take yourself a nice hot bubble bath and relax.  Good luck on the interview tomorrow!

Bah, the interviewer had a meeting today.

 

Whatever. I'm just along for the ride at this point....lol

 

It's NOT the other girl who has the qualifications. It's ME that does. But she likes to throw tantrums and get her way, that's what I'm worried about.

Katie,

Sometimes an employee who throws too many tantrums isn't considered for promotions simply for the fact that they're high maintenance.  It won't always work in her favor.  Especially if the boss for the new position isn't one of those people that can be bullied that way.

Again, Good luck!

Katie I am sorry things got so messed up, but at least now you will have your interview when you are feeling better and can impress them with your wonderfulness! 

Don't worry about the other person - high maintenance employees are not the kind who get promoted.

I so want you to get this job.  It will be much easier on your body, and I think you will enjoy it much more than your current spot.  My request has been submitted to the promotion fairies, so things look good!

LOL You better butter those faries up good.

 

Rub their feet or something. Hahaha

 

Thanks everyone. I'm alright either way I think. What's meant to be, will be.

katie

I didn't mean literally that she would get the job, but seems some people just make it whether they "qualify" or not....but that's life,,,

You have a great outlook, hoping things work out OK for u.

hey will say a prayer for ya

hang in

rose

Oh, you meant more like :

"of course SHE'LL get the job, because she's just *SO* qualified" *cough*

 

Hahaha, does the sarcasm drip enough there?

Katie- Stand on her head

That's funny.  I'll try that with my 2 yr old.  Of course, I'll skip the laying on the floor part and just lay on the sofa.  If I laid on the floor, I'd be kicking and screaming for help because I wouldn't be able to get up.
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