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    It's pretty bad. So, it's time for me to look for a job to work at until the baby is born. But, everytime I think about it, my heart starts to beat really fast and I get really nervous. What if they don't like me? What if they don't hire me? What if I don't do a good job? Will I cry when I get my first paycheck because it's gonna be so small?

    All of these "What Ifs" are really getting me down. Boyfriend isn't really pushing me to get a job [yet], but I know that I only have funds to cover my own bills (car note, cell phone, etc...) for a few months and I don't really want to spend all of that money when I am capable of working and then leave my responsibilities to him once I'm out of dough.

    When it comes down to it, I know I'm getting myself all worked up over nothing. I've never had a problem getting and keeping a real job, even when I was dancing at the same time. But I'm still just a ball of nerves over it.

    I've already left a message for one company to call me, as their employment line directed me to do so. Also, I've set up an appointment at a temp agency for Wednesday morning and I filled out their online application. It's just baby steps for me. I just am having a hard time dealing with this downtime and not knowing.

    I think I'm gonna go take the dog for a walk this afternoon, that should help clear my head...

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    Default Re: Job search anxiety (just a whine)

    Im going through the same thing right now. I am looking for a job since I cant dance, but it's not easy. I looked at one of my old W-2's from I did work outside the club, and the total was soooo small I was shocked I ever lived of that little! But hey, a small paycheck is better than no paycheck.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Glamazon View Post
    It's pretty bad. So, it's time for me to look for a job to work at until the baby is born. But, everytime I think about it, my heart starts to beat really fast and I get really nervous. What if they don't like me? What if they don't hire me? What if I don't do a good job? Will I cry when I get my first paycheck because it's gonna be so small?
    We all get anxious in situations like this. You can reduce your anxiety by preparing well for the interview. If you know about the company and you've thought about the answers you'll give to likely questions you'll be more relaxed than if you go into the interview 'cold'.

    Get your bf to give you practice interviews to get you used to answering typical interview questions:

    - Why do you think you are suitable for this job?
    - What do you know about our company's products?
    - Talk about your worst mistake at your last job.
    - How do you handle criticism?

    Don't try and think up answers at the interview - work them out before hand.

    If you go to a decent local bookshop they'll probably have some good books on how to prepare CV's and how to handle yourself at interviews. They'll help you prepare yourself.

    Phil.

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    I'm sure you'll do fine. How could they *not* like you? All you'll have to do is flash your smile Some people can be real butts about hiring a pregnant woman though, so expect that to happen and just keep in mind that it's not you.

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