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Posted by linkadge on December 12, 2010, at 18:29:23
I applied for a full time teaching job (currently I am working part time). Now I just can't sleep - with all the unknowns of the potential job.
I feel stupid for even applying.
As soon as I apply for a job, I start to lose touch with reality. My brain cannot take the unknowns, and in this situation, theres no way to learn more. They would just tell me at the last minute what I would be teaching.
Linkadge
Posted by Phillipa on December 12, 2010, at 20:58:53
In reply to Applied for a job now I can't sleep, posted by linkadge on December 12, 2010, at 18:29:23
Link sounds like anticipatory anxiety. What do you use for that? I think it's great that you have a full time teaching job. What grades ages? Phillipa
Posted by Maxime on December 13, 2010, at 6:48:38
In reply to Applied for a job now I can't sleep, posted by linkadge on December 12, 2010, at 18:29:23
> I applied for a full time teaching job (currently I am working part time). Now I just can't sleep - with all the unknowns of the potential job.
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> I feel stupid for even applying.
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> As soon as I apply for a job, I start to lose touch with reality. My brain cannot take the unknowns, and in this situation, theres no way to learn more. They would just tell me at the last minute what I would be teaching.
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> Linkadge
>
Would it help if I told you that what you are feeling is normal for a LOT of people. I go through the same thing. I feel especially stupid for applying. I try to relax and tell myself that all I did was apply. I don't have the job yet. Because once I do get a job, that brings on a whole new set of different anxieties.Link you are so intelligent. If you get the job, you will be able to teach whatever is thrown your way.
You were not stupid for applying for the job. You are showing ambition which is a great sign considering how your moods go up and down. If you were flat on your back with depression there is no way you would have applied for the job.
Try to let your body and brain go through the anxiety you are feeling without taking any extra meds. Remember, what you are feeling will not kill you. Of course if you go too long without sleep you will have to take something.
Let us know when you get the interview!
Posted by Maxime on December 13, 2010, at 6:49:56
In reply to Re: Applied for a job now I can't sleep » linkadge, posted by Phillipa on December 12, 2010, at 20:58:53
He doesn't teach full time. He teaches part-time. The job he applied for it full-time.
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