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It Was Nice

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Date: Apr. 03, 2008
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I had a good talk with my mom today. I was venting about some of my frustrations about going into debt from college and not being able to get a graphic design job. It has been a struggle looking for one without hardly any responses. I was hoping to be moved out by Christmas when I graduated last May, but it has yet to happen. 

Usually when I tell my parents how I feel, I get told in a way, that thats not how I should feel or I should be feeling something else. Or they know more about how I feel than me. But when I was talking to my mom, she actually acknowledged how I was feeling! I was pleasantly surprised! That made me want to tell her more about how I felt. It was so nice! I guess she must have notice how upset it makes me when my dad does it.

I'm not sure how long we talked, but after we did, she said a little prayer with me before she left. I was so gald we had that talk, some things came up, and I think I will start looking for a job in a different way. 
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From: speech411
April 7, 2008, 12:09 pm
I'm glad you were able to vent.  Having two small boys of my own, I only hope that one day, when they're older, they are comfortable enough to approach me with problems.  Kudos to you for confiding in your mom.  The more you open up to her, the more I suspect she will be understanding of your issues.  Best of luck with the job hunt.  Something perfect for you will come up, just keep the faith.

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From: miss_understood
April 4, 2008, 8:02 am

I am happy for you that you were able to have an open talk with your mum. Weldone! its not easy at all, because am still trying to sum up the courage to talk openinly and calmly about my feelings to my mum. I wish you good luck with everything
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From: lissann
April 4, 2008, 5:04 am
Stephen - glad to hear your talk with your mom went well.  I just had a talk with my mom the other day, and I know how wonderful it feels to have someone listen and acknowledge how you feel.  I'm sure you'll find a job soon.  From what I've seen, you are very talented.  Good luck with your job search!

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From: Sany27
April 4, 2008, 3:40 am

It's great to have support of a parent. I'm learning to acknowledge my kids feelings and talking about them instead of telling them there is no reason to feel like they do.



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From: thymeoperator
April 4, 2008, 2:23 am
that's great to hear - about debts and jobs, the thing i keep reminding myself about, which makes me feel a lot better, is that i type letters to all these rich people because i work for financial advisers, and wealth is such an illusion 95% of the time - all these so-called 'rich' people actually just have larger credit card bills and overdrafts than the rest of us! 

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From: jeneva5
April 3, 2008, 10:31 pm
Glad your talk with your mom went well!  Good luck in the job search...you are very talented, I'm sure you'll find something soon!

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From: shamrock
April 3, 2008, 9:58 pm

I sure hope you get a good bite on a job soon.  What I told you tonight about agendies looking but not really looking to hire is what I have heard in the past for other jobs.  So don't get discouraged.  Be availagle for maybe another job in the same company so you can get your foot in the door and move into the job you want.

When I worked for Intel years ago I started in the FAB and worked their for their time limit (6 months befor you could transfer) and then went into the office.  I was clerk and then was secretary to the Engineering Manager.  It took me almost 5 years to get there and then I had to quit for family reasons.  It ws a good job and I loved it and loved the people.  SO  DON'T GIVE UP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   Shamrock

 
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From: pinkerly
April 3, 2008, 8:46 pm

I'm so glad you had such a nice talk with your mom.

Thanks for tell us about it.
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From: Ditto
April 3, 2008, 8:19 pm
I am happy for you .You are lucky to have your Mom to talk to.I think as we get older we relate more with our parents and vise versa.I wish my Mom was still here.I still have my dad so I am greateful for that.The right job will come along at the right time.Don't fret.

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