Comments on: Lessons learned from a job interview gone wrong

By: Sally Mack

Sally Mack — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 21:03:12 +0000

Last time my moth spoke without my mind being engaged, , I wound up with a starving, sickly, flea-ridden seven-week-old kitten.

By: Stacey Cornelius

Stacey Cornelius — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:48:39 +0000

It’s fun when your speaking happens without your mind being aware of it. I suppose that’s conscience talking.

By: Shane Arthur

Shane Arthur — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:07:13 +0000

Hey. I think you have it exactly right. Speak your mind. If it doesn’t get you a job, it wasn’t meant to be. I’ve always been this way.

I loved the movie Kingdom of Heaven. Two quotes stand out:

Be without fear in the face of your enemies. Speak the truth, always, even if it leads to your death. Safeguard the helpless and do no wrong.

What would I be if I didn’t try to make it better? My soul is in my keeping alone. It’s a kingdom of conscience or nothing.

Regards,
Shane

By: Stacey Cornelius

Stacey Cornelius — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:43:08 +0000

Getting paid to learn things isn’t such a bad deal. Plus it keeps the cats happy. You’ll have a solid skill set when you’re ready to make the jump, too.

By: Stacey Cornelius

Stacey Cornelius — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:41:38 +0000

Thank you, Deborah, I appreciate the feedback. It does make a big difference, doesn’t it.

By: Sally Mack

Sally Mack — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:26:26 +0000

Hi, Deborah, yup, that’s me! –Sally

By: Deborah Nicholson

Deborah Nicholson — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:22:58 +0000

Hi Sally.

Are you SallyMack.us? I’m also a photographer.

By: Sally Mack

Sally Mack — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:10:29 +0000

Compromise, that’s my life. I have a full-time job I’m not particularly proud of but it keeps the electricity on and the cats fed.

However, I would not be able to do that job without photography. If that job were my purpose for living, I’d shrivel up and die. It’s because of the job that I’m able to exhibit as much as I do and make contacts, so it’s circular even though I think I’d be happier without it.

I have lately come to realize that I am learning valuable skills, primarily diplomacy in working with difficult people, which come in handy any time. I’m also learning how to present myself so that I have the image I want, another invaluable skill.

I’m not to the point where I could even buy a month’s worth of cat food through photo sales so I go to work, learn what I can, and use what I learn for my photography. It’s the photography that keeps me going.

By: Deborah Nicholson

Deborah Nicholson — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:01:20 +0000

Yes, Stacey, you’re so right. Now, that I’ve realized that I don’t need to or want to fit in, I feel re-energized and content. This was one of those little life lessons that I needed to learn.

Thanks for creating this terrific blog. What you write has a positive impact on probably many more people and in more profound ways than you could imagine.

Sometimes I think my online presence is a waste of my time and then someone will walk up to me, may be months later, and tell me how much they enjoyed something I’d put out there. Those encounters make it all worthwhile. (sigh) Have a wonderful day, Stacey!

By: Stacey Cornelius

Stacey Cornelius — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:03:10 +0000

All I can say is don’t jump without a net! I’ve been on both sides of the fence. While it’s possible to live on a smaller income, food and shelter are those little details that are kind of important.

There’s nothing wrong with a compromise job if it keeps the electricity on, and in my humble opinion, nothing wrong with not fitting in. Sometimes just knowing that’s where you stand makes it easier while you pack your parachute.