UnemployedI was Mordred writes, "I've been out of work for a while now... however, every cloud must have a silver lining. Tell us your stories of the upside to unemployment."
You can tell us about the unexpected downsides too if you want.
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chthonic, Fri 3 Apr 2009, 10:02)
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That's perfectly normal paranoiaeveryone in the universe sufferes from that.
Seriously though - I don't think I'm alone in constantly living in fear that they'll find out that I'm not qualified to do this job. That they will realise that I have been bluffing my way through to this point all along.
If this is the basis of your uncertainty then worry not - they never cotton on.
(, Tue 7 Apr 2009, 8:02, 1 reply)
bluffing and living in fearso right! From the manging director to the postroom johnny, EVERYBODY is winging it, hoping not to be called to account for everything they don't know, aren't sure of, etc. EVERYBODY loves to see a bit of confidence walk into the room, like moths to lightbulbs. It's reassuring.
Smile and nod!
Here's something I read once in a book on the subject: (I've done this LOTS)
Whenever you are about to enter a room for a meeting or whatever, pause first, and pretend for a moment that you are a circus trapeze act; the ones that hold onto long ropes with their teeth. Pretend you are jumping upwards to catch the 'bit' in your mouth. Catch it, and hang there for a moment, then dismount.
Then, walk into your room. You will be smiling and standing tall and poised. Best entrance possible!
nb - Don't try this with glass doors.
(, Tue 7 Apr 2009, 9:42, closed)
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