Thank you for sharing these stories, Rebecca. I had the very same experience just a few months ago: at one table, I was totally myself and was rejected; at the other, I was careful and guarded and got the job -- only, in this case, the job was the final practicum for my MSW. Ugh. It hurt. And I tried to learn from it, but sometimes I still wonder if this particular lesson is worth learning. Thank again! -- One of your PDX Friends
Hi Amy! Interview tables are so hard to navigate. Hope you're in a good seat today. I write alot about lessons learned AND sometimes I just need to feel all the emotions and save the lesson learning for later.
You’ve got me thinking about flipping tables. I’m wondering if our current reality invites us to do something more creative and imaginative. And less performative.
Jesus’ flipping of the tables briefly disrupted, but didn’t end an exploitative economic and religious system. So what’s next? Or what else?
These are questions I ask myself in these times, too. Thankful for your invitation to look for more ways to set a table and tell stories. I’ve celebrated the first 99 substack offerings and will continue to look forward to each one. 💜
I’ve been at so many tables over my life. Mixed messages for sure…lots of stories of rejection, power, sometimes community. There were tables that I should have walked away from, but didn’t. I do wonder what tables are calling my name these days? Maybe I’m missing what is right before me? I’m going to listen to Nina Simone and look for love. ❤️
Missed you at the picnic Sunday. Had good time with your mom.
I think I understand the interview process being on both sides over the years. It all comes down to a comfort level on each side. I have even turned down an offer because of a gut feeling. Today I might rely more on my relationship with the Holy Spirit as a guide.
Thank you for sharing these stories, Rebecca. I had the very same experience just a few months ago: at one table, I was totally myself and was rejected; at the other, I was careful and guarded and got the job -- only, in this case, the job was the final practicum for my MSW. Ugh. It hurt. And I tried to learn from it, but sometimes I still wonder if this particular lesson is worth learning. Thank again! -- One of your PDX Friends
Hi Amy! Interview tables are so hard to navigate. Hope you're in a good seat today. I write alot about lessons learned AND sometimes I just need to feel all the emotions and save the lesson learning for later.
I think a lot about the tables I should’ve turned over. I did knock a few around, but I could’ve done more by the way REBECCA your stuff is amazing.
You’ve got me thinking about flipping tables. I’m wondering if our current reality invites us to do something more creative and imaginative. And less performative.
Jesus’ flipping of the tables briefly disrupted, but didn’t end an exploitative economic and religious system. So what’s next? Or what else?
Mostly asking myself these questions.
These are questions I ask myself in these times, too. Thankful for your invitation to look for more ways to set a table and tell stories. I’ve celebrated the first 99 substack offerings and will continue to look forward to each one. 💜
Whatever tables or rocks or chessboards I sit at, they should all have quilts and artwork like yours:)
I’ve been at so many tables over my life. Mixed messages for sure…lots of stories of rejection, power, sometimes community. There were tables that I should have walked away from, but didn’t. I do wonder what tables are calling my name these days? Maybe I’m missing what is right before me? I’m going to listen to Nina Simone and look for love. ❤️
Let me know what you think about the song.🎶
Missed you at the picnic Sunday. Had good time with your mom.
I think I understand the interview process being on both sides over the years. It all comes down to a comfort level on each side. I have even turned down an offer because of a gut feeling. Today I might rely more on my relationship with the Holy Spirit as a guide.
My experiences as an interviewer definitely offered a whole new perspective on the process. Intuition and gut are strong guides…much like the Spirit.
Glad you enjoyed the picnic!