Saturday Morning Cuppa Joe

Randy, I've found that drinking my calories is a great way to stay slim.  Jenn (I hope everyone realizes that this is of course a joke)

  Good Morning! I'm 17 days out from surgery and back to work last Thursday. Still learning how to  get all the protein, water , and vitamins in !      It's rough at times. Biggest problem for me is getting all the fluids in. I get busy, and forget to keep sipping those fluids.   Having head hunger issues too-  but coping. But anyway- Here's a question I could use some advice on....... I'm in a job I don't love..... Saw an ad for a position I'm interested in, so I applied last Tuesday. Got a call yesterday... they want to interview me this Monday! I should be happy right?  Instead I'm a little unhappy the interview offer came so quickly.    I had hoped to slim down  before getting out there in the interview world. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I'd get a called for an interview this quickly. Here's my question- The job is a public marketing position. I'd be representing the company at job fairs etc.  Unfortunately I'm sure  physical appearance will 'weigh' in on their selection of the candidate.  If you were me, would you mention my recent WLS ,and the fact that i'm in shrink mode- or not?  My DH says that my experience and intellect for the position should be enough- and they don't need to know..... but I'm a realist and understand how my physical appearance could impact their impression.............. What do you think?   Sorry this was so long!    Have a wonderful weekend everyone!  P.S.- Jenn, can't wait to see you at the next support meeting! - Jenny

Jenny, It sounds like you are doing great despite the head hunger.  Keep fighting the fight. Congratulations on the interview, even though it is bitter sweet.  I have seen you and think that you really do look great (even before surgery).  It would be a tough call about whether or not to talk about your recent surgery.  It might be too much information for them and if they only know negative things about the surgery, they may not hire you based on lack of personal knowledge about it.  I think your husband is right in that you should rely on your experience and your intellect.  You are going to do great! We are going to change the location of the meetings during the summer since we can't get into the schools.  I'll be posting about it soon. Let us know how everything is going for you. Jenn

Thanks Jenn- I appreciate your response!   (You're sweet...) I'll be watching for info on the location of the next meeting.   Jenny

Good Morning Jenn, Congrats on the wls.  It is a great journey.  Enjoy and embrace it.   I totally understand your dilema.  Funny, I have been with my company for over 20 years and about a year ago, I applied for and got a job I knew damn well I wouldn't have gotten if I was still obese.  Sad how this works..huh? I would go to the interview and NOT tell them.  Your DH is right (omg..did I say that)...we should be hired on our education, experience, etc...not our looks.  If nothing else...go and get the interviewing experience and let it be what it will be. -L