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Feeling anxious about a job interview

MDTSenior Contributor22 Sept 2021, 12:25 pm AEST

Feeling anxious about a job interview

I have an interview set for tomorrow.

Mid day.

I feel a bit apprehensive as I am worried it is too IT heavy but then I think maybe it won't be.

I'm also conscious of the fact that I feel undervalues and don't know where I'm going in life etc.

But I have spent the last 4 years balancing out priorities and where I can go in my life with my skills and experience.

Whenever someone asks me what I want to do or where I want to go in life I never really know the answer.

I had an epiphany today that if someone asked me "is this the direction you want to go in" then I'd say no. But I also think it's unwise to say "I'll only go in a direction I want to go in" because you close out opportunity but you also limit yourself and life is ever changing.

I guess I'm just saying that I need to balance ambition and what I "want" with what's available and practical

Its a weird time to be alive and a weird time to be in yours 20s.

I'm gonna sit here outside and let the sun thaw me out a bit more

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SnowieSenior Contributor22 Sept 2021, 1:06 pm AEST

Re: Feeling anxious about a job interview

Hi @MDT

Good luck with the interview for tomorrow. I hope everything goes well for you.

Hoping you are enjoying the sunshine.

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StuFSenior Contributor22 Sept 2021, 1:41 pm AEST

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All the best for the interview tomorrow @MDT

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MDTSenior Contributor22 Sept 2021, 2:06 pm AEST

Re: Feeling anxious about a job interview

Thanks @Snowie @StuF

I did some meditation like exercises in the sunshine. Nearly fell asleep
I already know I need an early night tonight and I won't be drinking anymore coffee today.
Now that I think of it - it's just a job interview. Don't need to overdo it and think it'll be the end of the world either way.
I think much of the apprehension comes from the implications of getting it. But that's a rabbit hole.

Just gotta take it one day at a time. Have spent a bit of time looking at it and thinking about q's they may ask.

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StuFSenior Contributor22 Sept 2021, 3:08 pm AEST

Re: Feeling anxious about a job interview

@MDT

Yeah, try to not get too far ahead in your thoughts...easier said than done! (Disclaimer, I've not done many interviews, so my advice ain't worth a lot probably lol)

Go well with it 🙂

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HistoryloverSenior Contributor22 Sept 2021, 4:48 pm AEST

Re: Feeling anxious about a job interview

@MDT Good luck with the interview, my friend. I hope it all goes well.🤞

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MDTSenior Contributor22 Sept 2021, 4:53 pm AEST

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Yeah just take it as it comes aye @StuF

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MDTSenior Contributor22 Sept 2021, 4:53 pm AEST

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Cheers @Historylover and thanks for your support. Good to see you

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BunniekinsSenior Contributor22 Sept 2021, 5:54 pm AEST

Re: Feeling anxious about a job interview

@MDT Good luck Hams. Just remember it is only a job interview not the end of the world. Just be cool and slick and if it is meant to be it will happen. Love peaxx

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MDTSenior Contributor22 Sept 2021, 6:00 pm AEST

Re: Feeling anxious about a job interview

Pea !
@Bunniekins thanks for support
I've missed you 🙂

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BunniekinsSenior Contributor22 Sept 2021, 6:33 pm AEST

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@MDT Awww I missed you to my friend 🙂

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