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Re: I think I am finally ready to jump
« Reply #75 on: November 09, 2008, 12:38:18 PM »
So proud of you Kelly.  You really showed great strength and resolve.  That is an extraordinary step of courage and a wonderful beginning to truly taking care of Kelly.  I am so glad for you - your friend - Gaining Strength

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Re: I think I am finally ready to jump
« Reply #76 on: November 11, 2008, 10:45:19 AM »
Yea!!  A little scared.  My legs and feet really hut after a long day.....I think I am too old for this!!!  I have another job interview today for a position I applied for before the furniture store and I thought they had blown me off.......we will see............always have my antannae up!!
Kelly

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Re: I think I am finally ready to jump
« Reply #77 on: November 11, 2008, 11:46:36 AM »
You are doing really well, Kelly.I think that you really showed your strength and independence.           Ami
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.        Eleanor Roosevelt

Most of our problems come from losing contact with our instincts,with the age old wisdom stored within us.
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Re: I think I am finally ready to jump
« Reply #78 on: November 16, 2008, 08:42:21 AM »
So they loved me at the new retail store and offered me a position as store manager.  Problem is.........it is a huge cut in pay but there are advancement opportunities.  Meanwhile at the furniture store I am burning out by the end of the day and just cannot do it anymore.  By the time I have been there nine hours I am spent.....I also applied for a sales trainer position at the furniture store.....we will see......I have to tell the lady by tomorrow....

meanwhile, my former boyfriend (before my husband....my h was a rebound from this boyfriend who went back with his wife........when he saw he was happy with me, she came running back....they have four kids................so now she is off with another man..............anyway, he has been contacting me and he came into the furniture store and there was a connection.....
Kelly

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Re: I think I am finally ready to jump
« Reply #79 on: November 16, 2008, 09:16:23 AM »
Dear Kelly
 i think you are writing about your old b/f   b/c you know that it is not right for you and you want others to agree with your basic instincts. *I* cannot judge. YOU know that.
 I can just say that it seems that you are looking for a pain killer .
 I understand ,but the cure could be worse than the disease.
 Thank you for all the help and love you have given me on the board.  I always will hold you dear.
 Keep talking about your dilemma. You need friends to help.                 Ami
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.        Eleanor Roosevelt

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Re: I think I am finally ready to jump
« Reply #80 on: November 16, 2008, 11:03:16 AM »
You write that you are burned out by the end of your shift but are you selling?  Perhaps you can negotiate the long hours.  How does the sales trainer position pay?  Would that be less stressful and pay a decent salary?  Stay with the furniture company as long as you can.

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Re: I think I am finally ready to jump
« Reply #81 on: November 16, 2008, 11:29:18 AM »
Thank you both for comments, GS and Amii...................the former boyfriend is just a diversion.......we are talking and he is a wonderful man and we can talk.  My husband rages at me and is truly boring and angry....I have told you all about his drinking.  Well, now he is not drinking but he goes on and on.....I wanted to talk about my job and our future and all he could say was I AM NOT TAKING A PART TIME JOB TO MAKE UP THE DIFFERENCE!!!  This while he is laid off for two months and is bringing in nothing but I go home and he has dirty dishes strewn all over the place.  I pick them up and put them in the dishwasher after a twelve hour day.....

I plan to go into the HR manager and ask her about the training position.  I will tell her the truth......that while I applied at the furniture store I had also applied other places.  One of the other places offered me a job.  Then I will tell her that I do not think I am cut out for the long hours............plus it is crazy.............on a weekday there will be like 18 people in my department.  Every customer is approached 12 times before they are half way through the department.  Yesterday, one of the customers stuck his hand out like a stop sign and said REALLY I AM JUST LOOKING!!  I CANNOT GET TWO STEPS WITHOUT SOMEONE APPROACHING ME!!  And it is true.  Right now I have to split my sales and no, I haven't sold much.  I don't want to sell much because it doesn't go into MY pocket but my trainers.  The week of Thanksgiving I go solo.........

But oh, my aching back!!!  And today my h was yelling at me and I called him on it.  I told him I wasn't sure if I loved him and when his dad moves up (in a couple of weeks) he should get a three bedroom place so he can move in with his dad.  Then he started backpeddling.  Let's talk.............what?  A minute ago you were yelling at me, I call you on it and NOW you want to talk???
Kelly

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Re: I think I am finally ready to jump
« Reply #82 on: November 16, 2008, 02:23:01 PM »
Keep drawing your boundaries Kelly.  Keep taking care of yourself.

I am so sorry that the furniture job is killing you.  12 hour shifts are very long to be on your feet.  My body would be worn out.  Just keep pushing for yourself and don't give up.  Something will level out for you.  Don't give up. - GS

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Re: I think I am finally ready to jump
« Reply #83 on: November 17, 2008, 06:45:08 AM »
I think you did the right thing with your H. Maybe you should have him move out for a while until he decides what he wants. He also still should probably go to AA, as it seems he is a "dry drunk." That is when you aren't drinking, but you carry the same traits as when you are. Without some sort of program, he will either drink again or just comtinue to be an angry person.
You are doing great and should be very proud of yourself for trying your hardest to make changes!!!!! I hope you sell a ton at Thanksgiving, when the commission will be yours.
Love, Beth
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Re: I think I am finally ready to jump
« Reply #84 on: November 17, 2008, 10:07:44 PM »
You are a human being working in a store where human beings come to look at stuff.

Forget all the sales pressure training crap.

Find your own way around it, so you just meet people to person.

You're a good egg and you can just serve and help...and let go of the outcomes.

I think you'll do great. You can't pump yourself up for it like the Hindenberg or you'll pop.

Be NICE to yourself, hon. Let the dirty dishes sit until he notices them.

You get some pretty paper plates and eat in a pretty bedroom, unwind.

Hon, I'm sorry. You're trying too hard. It won't be perfect.

love to you,
Hops
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Re: I think I am finally ready to jump
« Reply #85 on: November 19, 2008, 05:24:30 PM »
Yes, I learned a "sales process" to follow like...............Hi welcome to our store, thanks for coming in.....what brings you in today??  Well, most people say JUST LOOKING!!!!   So you just be nice and some people let you in and some do not............no breathing down their neck.

I told the clothing store I could not work for them since it was a $17,000 drop in pay.....

My h and I had a blow up and we pretty much decided to divorce and then he came crawling back.......asking for another chance........

The ex boyfriend and I are talking but I really do not feel anything there other than friendship......

I keep applying because I want the perfect perfect...........so I will not settle.......I'll keep looking...........but at least I am away from mom!!!
Kelly

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Re: I think I am finally ready to jump
« Reply #86 on: November 19, 2008, 09:41:12 PM »
You are doing great.  When you finally pulled the plug it really shakes things up.  They are on the upswing but there is turmoil on the way.  You are finally taking care of yourself.  It doesn't feel good while things are still shaking out.  Just wait and be patient.  See how things settle and then you will know what changes to make.

Trust yourself.  You are doing a great job!!!

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Re: I think I am finally ready to jump
« Reply #87 on: November 20, 2008, 11:42:54 PM »
I really AM excited!!!  Things are turning around for me.......

My ex boyfriend and I went to lunch................after lunch he told me "I want to be honest with you.....I do not know what I want......."  Meaning, I am not sure there is anything between us........and good, I do not want to go there........I am going to try to work it out with h............he hasn't drank...............he CAN be a jerk.....

But I am excited about not working with my mom....... :D
Kelly

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Re: I think I am finally ready to jump
« Reply #88 on: November 21, 2008, 07:50:12 AM »
Dear Kelly
 It sounds as if you are stepping in to an affair. I am not judging. I just want to let you know how it feels to me so that you look at it clearly  and make a decision, not just fall in to it.    Ami
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.        Eleanor Roosevelt

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Re: I think I am finally ready to jump
« Reply #89 on: November 21, 2008, 09:24:17 AM »
No, Am, I realized it is NOT what I want and I think he feels that way too.........................back to my senses
Kelly

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