It can be overwhelming to look for a job. It can be tiring to write applications and cover letters. It can be difficult to maintain interest in the process, and only too easy to doubt yourself and your abilities. I am not immune to these feelings. As it were, I was frustrated one afternoon and I started complaining. In response, my dad said to me: be thankful that there are at least jobs that you can apply for.
His challenge that I change my attitude was humbling.
Now when I start slipping into self-pity I try and catch it early on and remind myself that it could be worse. I have been blessed in my life and I am grateful.
Attitude may not be everything, but it is something - and something important at that...
It's funny, I actually find applying for jobs a completely different process. At first I'm really nervous, but when I find those jobs that I am qualified for, I'm like, "Yeah, and this makes me qualified, and this experience makes me qualified," and it really puffs me up, lol. I've got such an ego!
ReplyDeleteYou have the right attitude. I don't perceive that as ego, it's confidence.
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