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Melissa W.
on 3/7/08 6:30 am - Nashville, TN

Ok, here is what you have all been waiting for... I was offered a job. However, it is not the one I really wanted. It pays very little and yet I have to take it even though I feel bad because I know that if another offer of more money comes in I will leave it to take more money. I know I should be grateful that God came through for me in the nic of time but I do feel this could look bad for me that I keep taking steps backwards. It does not have benefits and is the lowest I have made in a very, very long time. I have mixed emotions. Keep me in your thoughts as I try to be positive and make a move forward. The other girl who works there is named Melissa also... she seems very nice. Also, I don't have to dress up and it is very close to my house. All good things I guess. I am relieved to some extent so plese don't get me wrong. i don't think I will hate the job just think it will be very hard on me financially. Keep me in your prayers.

betsyp
on 3/7/08 6:38 am - knoxville, TN

RNY on 10/09/07

Hey...it is a job...my husband just found out abour an hour ago that he did not get the job that he really wanted but I keep telling him God has a plan and not to give up. I am so glad you did get a job...it may be your foot in the door for another opportunity. Hang in there!! I just know it will all work out for you!

Betsy
RNY 10.09.07

Melissa W.
on 3/7/08 6:49 am - Nashville, TN

DS on 11/02/10

Thanks! I will. Tell your hubby I will be praying for him. I guess at least I am at in town just a couple miles from home so the gas will be less. I just have to keep looking. I just feel like I am wasting my time with trying to get my masters when I can't even get a job that requires it. I am very unmotivated with school right now. I need to get back on track. Thanks for caring!

betsyp
on 3/7/08 7:34 am - knoxville, TN

RNY on 10/09/07

Hang in there...in due time...in due time. Your masters WILL help you so keep plugging along. I promise it will be worth it in the end! Think of less gas as a raise...

Betsy
RNY 10.09.07

SheliaB
on 3/7/08 4:53 pm - Nashville, TN

RNY on 01/29/07

Melissa, I am sure there is a blessing as to why this job came first, so go into it and continue to bless those there as you have blessed us with your friendship!! Congrats, Shelia

Truly Trina
on 3/9/08 6:48 am - Nashville, TN

RNY on 10/24/06

Hi Melissa: Why the sad face!!!! We know this is only temporary... I am going to tell you like I tell my daughter "We Are Building Character." There is one thing about your post that jumped out at me and I want to share: You said "I don't have to dress up", I think this is a bad idea.... You know how we feel if we lay around all day in our stretch pants and faded T-shirt... We feel pretty crappy..... I challenge you to something...... I want you to get up each morning, put on your pretty clothes, with your matching sparkle accessories and go to work.... Guess what... if you feel good about yourself then the rest of the world takes notes...... Then all of the sudden if you are positive and feel beautiful and feel successful then the world around you all of the sudden wants to have you because they want part of that.... Do you think successful people are people that go to work in casual or dress down or stretch pants... Heck no... They dress the part .... and they are successful.... Melissa, you are way too pretty of a young woman to dress down... Trust me I have seen you in person and I know what I am talking about. You are gorgeous...

*Member of Student Dietetics* *Certified support group leader Obesity Help* Patient Rep support group moderator Vanderbilt Center Surgical Weight Loss
Start weight 277 Reached my goal weight 115

Melissa W.
on 3/9/08 9:37 am - Nashville, TN

DS on 11/02/10

I fully plan to get up and do my hair and make up I just meant that I am able to wear jeans and not have to put on a suit. This is a good thing because I quit buying myself clothes when I decided i was going to have the surgery so I don't have very much to choose from anymore. It is hard for me to pull of professional attire all week on what I have. In fact, even when try I look bad becauseeverything is old and faded... stretched out. I did take my ne suit in to get a new zipper and to have it cleaned and pressed. I just got my hair done Friday because knew that she would offer me the job and I want to have my hair right when I start. Never know what cute guys may walk in. I am going to try to invest in some new clothes here and ther because even though I want to lose weight I have to have clothes. I don't really have jewelry. I just have never really been good at accessories.

Truly Trina
on 3/9/08 9:58 am - Nashville, TN

RNY on 10/24/06

I so hear what you are talking about....... You could never look bad hun.... I had a closet full of clothes and was reduced to the same 3 pairs of black stretch pants (i thought black made me look smaller) and 3 knit black stretch tops.... Everytime I washed those suckers they faded.... I love to do accessories.......I am not sure where that came from but I just love to do a bunch of bangle bracelets and other glittery stuff.. My sister says that I am Gaudy!!!! I like Gaudy!!!!! LOL I am nervous for you tomorrow..... Almost kind of like first day of school... Oh Oh and your are absolutley right you never ever know when that cute guy will walk in....... When you least expect it.....Expect it.....

*Member of Student Dietetics* *Certified support group leader Obesity Help* Patient Rep support group moderator Vanderbilt Center Surgical Weight Loss
Start weight 277 Reached my goal weight 115

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