Very frustrating day. My therapist did not give me a copy of the ADD test results the other day. He said if my PCP had any questions he could just call him. My PCP wouldn't call him, and wants the results faxed over before he will do anything. He acted like he had no time for me and that he didn't believe me, which is very much unlike my doctor. So, nothing was really accomplished today.
After I left there I rushed to the market to get a ready cooked chicken and drove home, because I told TCG I would be home by 6 for dinner. I got home just before 6, and call him to find out how long he is going to be. He hadn't even left work yet, and it takes him over an hour to get home.
I very aggravated about the whole day, probably more than I have any right to be.
The letter writer seemed like a Christian to me. I really can't imagine someone of any other religion (or, really, the majority of Christians) claiming that Christianity is the only religion that involves faith.
I'm sorry, ND. Totally their loss.
I'm sorry about UCI, Noise, and surprised.
Oh, ND that sucks. I'm so sorry.
ND, so sorry about the UCI job. Definitely their loss.
Sucky ND. May a dreamier job be just around the corner, and lucky you! You're available!
Very sorry and surprised. It's their loss indeed. May this turn out to free you up for something better (and, speaking as a low-level academic worker bee, I wouldn't be surprised if, even though you didn't get this, the whole process does lead you to another open door somewhere down the line).
The former deputy director here used to say to folks that didn't get jobs here that they didn't match the needs of the institution at that time. They may have had outstanding qualifications, but just didn't fill the specific holes that we needed filling then. I don't know if this is any consolation, but I've found it helpful. Still, all the platitudes in the world don't keep this from sucking right now.
I'll keep some ~ma your way that a better job comes open soon where you and the position are the best fit possible, and that you get that one.