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<blockquote data-quote="hearts and roses" data-source="post: 270747" data-attributes="member: 2211"><p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: darkslateblue">Andy, yes, being able to laugh at myself and my worries always makes me feel better, especially when I'm venting to others who understand, thanks!</span></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: darkslateblue">difficult child was not hired by that woman. When she went to see that woman (the meanie) the woman simply told her that she could not add any references to her application and so that nullifies her retail experience. That is baffling to me because on her app and resume, she has listed 3 different positions in which she has retail experience (one for a 1.5 years and another for 6 months). difficult child pointed that out to her and the woman just said, "Nope, sorry, I can't consider you for this position" and turned away. difficult child was dumbfounded, which isn't easy to do to her! I was/am fuming about it. But it's not like I can go to the woman. Besides, after that, what would be the point? Just so difficult child would have to work under her and be treated like a leper? You know she'd be on difficult child like white on rice every single working hour. But it is infuriating! </span></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: darkslateblue">3Shadows/GVC - I was thinking that IF easy child moved, it would give me an excuse to visit Spain myself, something I've always wanted to do. And as long as she doesn't settle there and have babies so far from thier Mima, I have to let it go. Really, I have to get over myself. Hahah.</span></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: darkslateblue">Janet, like you I didn't have the most warm and fuzzy upbringing. On the surface it appears that we were all close, warm and fuzzy, but really there was a lot of dysfunction and by the time I hit 14, I was never home - always at one of my friend's homes where the family life was 'normal'. I've been fortunate for the most part that my easy child has always loved being home and bringing friends home. Even difficult child for the most part enjoys family stuff. She prefers to be out, and with the exception of the past few years, she enjoyed bringing her friends around too. I really love that and when easy child was at college, I missed the hubbub of activity in our home. </span></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: darkslateblue">EW - Oh, you are so right. easy child is Ms. Independent, except when she wants me. H says she can't pour herself a glass of water without first asking which cup is best suited. But that's not true. She is an individual thinker and makes her own final decisions, but she does use me to bounce ideas off of, which I think is nice. I wish she had a close girlyfriend, however, because sometimes I don't want to be her confidante, Know what I mean?? lol. I'm sure there will be lots of talk and research after she returns tomorrow. I'm going to practice deep breathing. Haha</span></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: darkslateblue">Thanks everyone. Being able to vent here and get such great feedback helped prevent a mini panic attack. </span></span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hearts and roses, post: 270747, member: 2211"] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3][COLOR=darkslateblue]Andy, yes, being able to laugh at myself and my worries always makes me feel better, especially when I'm venting to others who understand, thanks![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3][COLOR=darkslateblue]difficult child was not hired by that woman. When she went to see that woman (the meanie) the woman simply told her that she could not add any references to her application and so that nullifies her retail experience. That is baffling to me because on her app and resume, she has listed 3 different positions in which she has retail experience (one for a 1.5 years and another for 6 months). difficult child pointed that out to her and the woman just said, "Nope, sorry, I can't consider you for this position" and turned away. difficult child was dumbfounded, which isn't easy to do to her! I was/am fuming about it. But it's not like I can go to the woman. Besides, after that, what would be the point? Just so difficult child would have to work under her and be treated like a leper? You know she'd be on difficult child like white on rice every single working hour. But it is infuriating! [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3][COLOR=darkslateblue]3Shadows/GVC - I was thinking that IF easy child moved, it would give me an excuse to visit Spain myself, something I've always wanted to do. And as long as she doesn't settle there and have babies so far from thier Mima, I have to let it go. Really, I have to get over myself. Hahah.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3][COLOR=darkslateblue]Janet, like you I didn't have the most warm and fuzzy upbringing. On the surface it appears that we were all close, warm and fuzzy, but really there was a lot of dysfunction and by the time I hit 14, I was never home - always at one of my friend's homes where the family life was 'normal'. I've been fortunate for the most part that my easy child has always loved being home and bringing friends home. Even difficult child for the most part enjoys family stuff. She prefers to be out, and with the exception of the past few years, she enjoyed bringing her friends around too. I really love that and when easy child was at college, I missed the hubbub of activity in our home. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3][COLOR=darkslateblue]EW - Oh, you are so right. easy child is Ms. Independent, except when she wants me. H says she can't pour herself a glass of water without first asking which cup is best suited. But that's not true. She is an individual thinker and makes her own final decisions, but she does use me to bounce ideas off of, which I think is nice. I wish she had a close girlyfriend, however, because sometimes I don't want to be her confidante, Know what I mean?? lol. I'm sure there will be lots of talk and research after she returns tomorrow. I'm going to practice deep breathing. Haha[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3][COLOR=darkslateblue]Thanks everyone. Being able to vent here and get such great feedback helped prevent a mini panic attack. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [/QUOTE]
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