I want to share with you an email I recently received from a client who’s really anxious about her job and wants my advice on how to handle this challenging situation in relation to her dating.
Do you ever feel the way she does about your external circumstances?
QUESTION: I’m one of the sales directors for a major chain, and I’m not making my quota this year. . .not even close! Unfortunately, the company isn’t taking market challenges into consideration and is laying off people. Unfortunately, I’m on the fast track for this and am feeling frantic. I worry constantly. I’ve been doing everything you recommend (and more) to stay positive, but I feel like guys can still sense my anxiety. I just feel like all this is written all over my face. . .no matter what I do or how happy I come off.
I went on a date with this guy who I’m really interested in and thought everything went well. On the date, I was super vague when we discussed careers and stayed upbeat. He suggested we go out this weekend and even gave me a sweet kiss at the end of the date. I have yet to hear from him. I keep telling myself it’s okay and not to take it personally, but I just don’t handle rejection well at all, and with everything else going on, have been a complete mess this week.
Should I put dating on hold for a while until things work themselves out in terms of my professional life. . .even if that’s the last thing I want to do?
