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memento1 ([personal profile] memento1) wrote2008-11-07 11:19 am
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Right. Well.

Got the official e-mail today - didn't get any of the WAP trainer positions. I knew that anyway, thanks to my contacts inside, but it's still crap to confirm. So...I've now been rejected from my two top jobs in two months. More than still not having a job, that's just hell on the self-esteem.

Thank God there's a Doctor Who marathon on SciFi today.

[identity profile] txduck.livejournal.com 2008-11-07 08:29 pm (UTC)(link)
I was going to send out a hug to cheer you up... but I thought I'd make you a little gift to go with the *hug*.

Not much, but I hope it will give you a smile :D

[identity profile] memento1.livejournal.com 2008-11-08 03:51 am (UTC)(link)
OMG. Like, OMG, Erin! Eeeeeeee!! You have no idea how big of a smile that put on my face. I really needed that, thank you. Awwwww. *squishes* I love you. *wallpapers, squees, giggles and points at Rose/Doctor silhouettes*

[identity profile] txduck.livejournal.com 2008-11-08 06:32 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm glad I could give you a smile. :D
Although it's been a while, I remember how much job hunting/rejection sucked. I'm sure you will find something great, most likely when you least suspect it.

[identity profile] memento1.livejournal.com 2008-11-09 01:29 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, that's what ended up happening last time. Logically, I know it will all work out - getting through it emotionally is quite another monster ;)
nisrin: (doctor who: nine/rose safe)

[personal profile] nisrin 2008-11-07 08:37 pm (UTC)(link)
=(

Sorry things didn't work out for you. Hope there will be more job opportunities coming your way.

Your "rejected" mood icon is making me sad too. Oh, Ten.

[identity profile] memento1.livejournal.com 2008-11-08 03:51 am (UTC)(link)
I know!! I love this mood theme - he's so expressive, he always perfectly encapsulates the mood.

[identity profile] duva.livejournal.com 2008-11-07 09:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Awww, hugs!

[identity profile] memento1.livejournal.com 2008-11-08 03:52 am (UTC)(link)
That icon made me really, really smile. Hehe. Thanks :)

[identity profile] naushika.livejournal.com 2008-11-08 05:02 am (UTC)(link)
You poor thing. :( *big hugs* I feel so bad, I can't remember the last time you had good news! I just want something happy to happen for you!

[identity profile] memento1.livejournal.com 2008-11-08 08:44 am (UTC)(link)
Just last month actually, when I was so sure I'd get ONE of the two jobs at least. *L* This is why I never get my hopes up too high anymore. Okay, /cynicism. *L* Honestly, I'm done wallowing. I'm going to work this out. I'm going to get a job, even if it's not a job I want. As Ron would say, "She NEEDS to sort out her priorities." ;)

Anyways, awwww, thank you. It means a lot to me for you to say that!

[identity profile] balmyone.livejournal.com 2008-11-08 05:25 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, I'm so sorry! *hugs*

Rose decides to give reading a try. ;)

[identity profile] memento1.livejournal.com 2008-11-08 08:50 am (UTC)(link)
Hahahahahahahaha! OMG, seriously, you have no idea how hard I laughed when I read this in my inbox. *LOL* You know just the right thing to say ;)

Housemates are home so we need to have another marathon. ;) All the election crap made me miss West Wing so much! Also,



Hee!

[identity profile] balmyone.livejournal.com 2008-11-08 09:36 pm (UTC)(link)
I hoped that might cheer you up a little bit. :)

Hehe! I like that video! I'm starting to really like the fast-paced ones. But ugh, I can't stop thinking about how much I'm going to miss Ten...

Yes! West Wing! It might be a little hard to plan a marathon right now, for reasons I'm sure you will hear me rant about in the near future. But.. I'll try to figure it out.

Edit: Ok, actually, you can come over whenever you want. We just might have to hang out in my room.
Edited 2008-11-08 22:22 (UTC)

[identity profile] memento1.livejournal.com 2008-11-09 01:21 am (UTC)(link)
I REALLY like the fast-paced ones. The slow ones all seem to have the same clips over and over. *L*

Well, I need to take my car in for maintenance, and it's closed tomorrow, so...we'll see. Gah. Should have dealt with this sooner. But we should do HP4 sometime ;)

I hope your rant-ish thing isn't too bad :(

[identity profile] balmyone.livejournal.com 2008-11-09 05:33 am (UTC)(link)
Well, that's okay. I just found out that I'm going to Riverside for a couple days cause I'm gonna be a bridesmaid at my sister's wedding and I need to get a dress. So I'm not going to be home until Tuesday anyway. But yeah, we should totally watch HP4. (Hehe! David Tennant!)

I guess things aren't too bad, especially compared to all your job problems, but I'm still rather annoyed with my life right now. I would have posted about it on my journal already, but whenever I start to rant about something, I end up stopping myself. I get like halfway through and realize that my problems aren't honestly that bad. Then I feel like it would be really lame to post about my stupid problems. lol But I'll probably spend some time complaining next time I see you. ;)

[identity profile] memento1.livejournal.com 2008-11-10 07:23 am (UTC)(link)
Have fun! Bridesmaid dress? Good luck. Mine ended up costing hundreds and useless after the wedding. *L*

Hey, go ahead and post. That's what journals are for. I do that all the time - stopping halfway through because I realize it's a stupid problem. Eventually I decided the catharsis is usually worth it. Just talking it out and getting it down on paper (errr, computer). Did I ever tell you my sea lion story? I should tell you my sea lion story. *L*

[identity profile] memento1.livejournal.com 2008-11-09 01:22 am (UTC)(link)
Isn't it? :D I've been thinking of posting all my favorite videos sometime...

[identity profile] bayareajenn.livejournal.com 2008-11-08 08:17 am (UTC)(link)
Well, fuck.

Ok...well, I have a proposal for you, if you're interested. Trouble is, I can't go anywhere with it until Tim and I own some property. I need a partner. Not for the pet-sitting gig. That's just to provide seed money for the thing I really want to do. Start up a non-profit wildlife rescue/wildlife education org very similar to Wild Things. I need to get permits. I'll need help building enclosures, acquiring animals, and of course feeding and cleaning up after them. I'll need help training animals, acquiring crates, drumming up business, and performing educational shows. Like I said, it's not something that's going to happen now or even take off right away, but the offer is there if you want it. After paying for overhead, I can split the profits with you 50/50. So, think about it. Either way, I'm going to do this at some point, so don't be afraid to say no if you're not up to the risks. I'll let you know how things progress, and if you want to join in farther down the line, that's cool, too.

[identity profile] memento1.livejournal.com 2008-11-08 09:38 am (UTC)(link)
Well, fuck.

You put it so much more eloquently than I. ;)

You are too sweet, Jenn. I'm so excited for you to start up that business - Kris put the fear of God in me on that, but you seem to have everything so planned. :D I applied for an "interpretive naturalist" position at the MN Zoo today - not really what I want, but it's a start, and would give me that much-needed experience doing programs for school kids. Kids still make me nervous, you know that? *LOL* Anyways, I am still keeping your outreach in mind for the future - it would be so awesome to work with you.

[identity profile] bayareajenn.livejournal.com 2008-11-09 12:46 am (UTC)(link)
Yes, when not known for my bluntness, I'm known for my eloquence. Ha. :D Good luck on the interpretive naturalist position (where do they come up with their job titles?).

[identity profile] kira-iras.livejournal.com 2008-11-08 02:43 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm sorry. I hope you'll have more luck next time.

[identity profile] memento1.livejournal.com 2008-11-09 01:23 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks! So do I...