Totally massive NSV

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chatterbox3110
chatterbox3110 Posts: 630 Member
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I've not had much luck in getting a job since I was laid off 2 years ago, and my weight suffered because I was so down.

The typical vicious circle - no work, boredom, low self-esteem, comfort eating, weight gain......

I've had a couple of interviews but never felt comfortable because I knew my appearance was so off-putting, and I could see peoples' expressions change as I walked into a room - needless to say, those interviews weren't successful.

I had an interview this morning, the first since I've lost almost 7 stones.

I GOT THE JOB!!!!!!!!

Perhaps I have a new found confidence, perhaps my appearance isn't so off-putting to prospective employers, I don't know, but.....

I GOT A JOB!!!!!!!
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  • sadiecara
    sadiecara Posts: 59 Member
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    FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • momotivation
    momotivation Posts: 72 Member
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    Way to go that is absolutely fabulous!!!!!
  • Luvmyboxerboy
    Luvmyboxerboy Posts: 130 Member
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    Congratulations!
  • cdnclovr
    cdnclovr Posts: 65 Member
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    Congrats!
  • CoryIda
    CoryIda Posts: 7,887 Member
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    That is wonderful!

    Congratulations on the job, the confidence, and the improved health!
  • jsjaclark
    jsjaclark Posts: 303
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    Congratulations!!!!!
  • vsyates
    vsyates Posts: 373 Member
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    Congratulations!!! I'm so happy for you :happy:
  • EricNCSU
    EricNCSU Posts: 699 Member
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    Congrats!!!!!!!
  • hope516
    hope516 Posts: 1,133 Member
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    awesome!! :flowerforyou:
  • KMSForLife
    KMSForLife Posts: 605
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    Congratulations on your new job! I wish you much success not only at work but on your continued journey to improving your health!
  • 2bFitNTrim
    2bFitNTrim Posts: 1,209 Member
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    Congratulations! That is wonderful.
  • cnsmith2
    cnsmith2 Posts: 539 Member
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    Great Job!!!! Literally tee hee!!

    that's super awesome. Grats!!!
  • qkidney
    qkidney Posts: 258
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    Congratulations! That is wonderful!
  • wilkin777
    wilkin777 Posts: 73 Member
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    This is fantastic! Huge congratulations, both on the weight loss and the job! : ))
  • LoriInIowa
    LoriInIowa Posts: 113
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    An EXCELLENT NSV! Congrats!
  • greenmanspirit
    greenmanspirit Posts: 75
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    Spectacular!
  • islandjumper
    islandjumper Posts: 369 Member
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    Congrats!
  • RumOne
    RumOne Posts: 266 Member
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    That is Wonderful! Congrats on the weight loss, your New found Confidence and THE NEW JOB! :bigsmile:
  • jjblogs
    jjblogs Posts: 327 Member
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    Awww.....that IS a totally massive NSV. Congratulations!!!
  • katherinemm31
    katherinemm31 Posts: 163
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    Congrats!!!!!!!
    I am REALLY happy for you! I bet you feel great.
    It pisses me off when employers judge people by their weight, as if we're lazy or something. Our weight is caused by a number of factors, not all the same.
    I remember my mother telling me when I was in my late teens that I probably wouldn't get chosen for a job because of my weight. She's said the same thing about my brother for the same reason. Those words are very hurtful and do not inspire confidence.
    The way I started to see it is this: any place that judges a person by weight is discriminatory and not a place I want to work.

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