Through Rejection a Passion is Found
I went on my first interview in 15 years last week for an Administrative Assistant position. I received a letter today notifying me that I was not going to be called back for a second interview. Ouch, that hurt.
But then I sat at my computer and went onto Wealthy Affiliates and I was smiling. I spent another day working on my websites. I wrote a new post, edited and rewrote some pages and added more images. Then it dawned on me that I don't want to be an Administrative Assistant. I want to succeed with my websites and my own business. I love writing and being creative. I want to be my own boss and not have a anyone breathing down my neck except myself.
I have never been a risk taker. I have always thought I needed the security of a job or career because I wouldn't have the ability to succeed otherwise. I left my fate in other people hands my whole life only to be limited, controlled and knocked down. Why would I want that again? I am capable of running my own business. Wealthy Affiliates has proven to me that I do have the drive, perseverance, ability and strength to create and grow on my own terms.
I have been a member for a month and 5 days and it has been the best, most enjoyable month and 5 days of my entire career. I never smiled as I was on my way to work. This rejection has affirmed what I already knew and that is that I have found my new passion and I will never let it go.
I thank Wealthy Affiliate and the whole community for helping me realize my abilities and my passion. I wake up everyday loving life and look forward to learning, achieving and growing.
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Thank you and I really owe it the whole community. Everyones own stories and support has inspired me to continue on this path with strength and determination.
Awesome post. Whenever starting something new it's that first step that is the hardest to take. The rest seem to follow after that. Good luck on your business.
Brilliant Post. The first step is always the most scary, then realisation hits that I can actually do this.... This is one of the most liberating feelings, doing something that you are passionate about and taking responsibilty for your own future. Congratulations and wishing you further success here at WA.
Thank you. I have never felt more free and at peace. I feel that this is an opportunity to explore more of what I always loved to do but never had time for.
Thank you for posting this and affirming what I and many others feel. Good luck to you, with your dedication I think you'll do just fine!
Thank you. I am so lucky to have found such an motivating community. I never had that with my other jobs.
Really...Great... Post
I hope many people get around to reading this Gina, so uplifting.
Thanks for taking time and sharing this
Have a wonderful day:)
J*
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Nice decision in your life. Be persistent and you will meet your goals. I am as old as you in this community and every afternoon, I am very excited to go home and be in the computer, this community is an inspiration to me.
Thanks. Never too old to start a new adventure.
Age is just a number, nobody is old to do something new and exciting.