The joys of waiting

Symptoms of post-interview waiting disorder:

1. Complusive e-mail checking
2. Cell phone seems to have become an extended part of self
3. Time passes reaaaaaally slow
4. Jumping when a phone rings or a "You've got mail" announcement pops up
5. Restlessness to boot

Waiting is the worst.

Worse than the nerves before an interview. Worse than the hours spent researching the company and prepping for the interview. Worse than the "What to wear?" dilemma. Worse than even blowing an interview.

Because that constant, niggling little thought is ALWAYS in the back of your mind... "Will I hear from them today? Tomorrow? Right now? In an hour? This afternoon? On Friday?"

It doesn't stop. Let me tell you.

What to do to combat the wonderfulness that is waiting for THE call or e-mail?

Keep busy. Be proactive. Research other job possibilities (just in case they found someone better than you .. unlikely, of course, but always good to be prepared). Network like no one's business. Do something that you can bring to your next interview -- like making a blog. Hah.

Here's what I'm doing:

1. Making jewelry (new obsession and a good distraction...)
2. Applying for other jobs
3. Attending local chamber of commerce and rotary meetings (Did someone say networking..?)
4. Reading Isabel Allende's Paula
5. Keeping my blog up-to-date
6. Working with a rescue horse organization
7. Helping my parents around the house

And inevitably... wondering when I'll hear ... if at all.

Waiting is the worst.
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