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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
    
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Heather
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 24 2009 : 2:48:02 PM
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I worked really hard, turning in my resume, going to an interview, talking with the President for over 1 1/2 hours, and left on a positive note. This was all for an officer position with my college's Veterans group. This is a brand new group. I was assured I would be on the board, as turn out was low and they liked me. Well, a week goes by and the schedule a meeting at 4 on Friday. I couldn't make it since that is exactly when I pick up Charlie from school. I also had emailed last Tuesday that I was still interested, blah, blah, blah. I emailed them all week, with no response until this morning. I get an email today that the turn out for Friday was 24 people and that the officers were meeting next week. HUH??? What officers? How did this happen? How were people selected? Afer some emails back and forth (They didn't even have the guts to call me and discuss it) I have come to realize they already had people picked but were going through the motions and just needed me as a number to promote their new cause at school. I was ticked off to say the least. I really don't like being used.   
I told them I was no longer interested. It is not about the fact that I didn't make the board. It is the fact that I was used as a pawn to promote for them and yet wasn't good enough to make the team.
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader
    
2096 Posts

Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Jan 24 2009 : 3:16:48 PM
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Sorry to hear about your efforts.((( hugs))) another horrible experience to grow from...You did not fail them..They failed your expectations.
http://www.k-fallsfarmgirl.blogspot.com/ Come visit the barn at http://barndoorcreations.blogspot.com/ Cheryl Farmgirl #309 "If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude." Maya Angelou |
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
    
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2009 : 3:19:22 PM
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Yes, I know that and I look at it as an opportunity. I have other volunteer organizations to join. I just don't like being used especially when it takes me a LOT of planning to get up to school, park, find the darn buildings and what not.
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
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5 acre Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
    
1007 Posts
~~~*Terri*~~~
WA.
USA
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Posted - Jan 24 2009 : 6:27:06 PM
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I am so sorry!!! Unfortunately, our old world is like that,,,that has happened to me also and they did the same thing to me..talk about HURT!!!! That was many, many years ago when I was still young and dumb, and I confronted them, they had nothing to say,,, Now, I think I would just ignore them and not be taken down to their level.. Keep your chin up, it probably wasn't worth it anyhows... Much Love to you....
Farmgirl Sister #368 http://froccsfrillsfurbiloesandmore.blogspot.com http://thecontentedwoman.blogspot.com
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Contrary Wife
True Blue Farmgirl
    
2164 Posts
Teresa Sue
Tekoa
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 24 2009 : 7:16:32 PM
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Sorry to hear that Heather. Just keep going and don't look back, you're better than that. Hugs
Teresa Sue Farmgirl Sister #316 MJ's Heirloom Mavens Badgebadger MJ's Heirloom Mavens Bookclub Coordinator "Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly." The Dalai Lama |
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Sandra K. Licher
True Blue Farmgirl
    
1106 Posts
Sandra
Horseshoe Bend
Arkansas
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Posted - Jan 24 2009 : 7:39:38 PM
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Many times blessings come disguised as disappointments.....but it took me 60 years to realize it so be patient with yourself and give yourself what we would all like from others.....unconditional love and acceptance. Hugs to you and Charlie....
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!" Farmgirl Sister #226
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
    
4822 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Jan 26 2009 : 07:29:09 AM
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I'm so sorry this happened. I'm sure a better opportunity will come your way soon.
Dawn in IL |
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