I have a suggestion to throw into the mix, Teppy. I strongly encourage you to apply for the widest range of jobs possible, even things that you probably will not want or are not quite qualified for. The idea is, 1) sometimes the results may surprise you, that somewhere in some field that is not yours is work that will use your skills in new ways; and B) having interviews for jobs you do not actually care about can give you some practice interviews that are a bit better than having a friend ask you common interview questions.

Suzi,

BTW, I am not sure if this applies, but fyi in case:

my dentist was telling me that some of his patients have excruciating jaw pain and he did all the x-rays, blah blah. Come to find out it was their posture, etc.

I wonder if your foot pain isn't related to your hips or knees or something. Perhaps your podiatrist can help you figure out what the real issue is.

Note to self: Teppy is changing her name to Job. 'Cause it sure sounds like God and the Devil are running bets on what causes you to break.

le nub - that is why I'm glad I got referred to a podiatrist rather than an orthopeic doc. I know my weight doesn't help at all, but I can't do any of my normal exercise with my foot like this so I'm stuck.

Diagnosis~ma to Suzi.

Steph, I am pointing and nodding. I will also vouchsafe that Strix is super helpful in 1) creating a game plan and 2) keeping you motivated and moving.

Of course you're freaking out, that's normal and human. It's a weather system moving through your head, it's not you.

And I just finished sending what is my company's last issue of the monthly journal to our printer and webhost. (The bi-monthly goes Wednesday). Man. I will have a malt beverage when I get home.

My inner picture of myself is of little me, bug-eyed and clinging on by my fingernails to what I know in the midst of time and tide. Change is scary, and never welcome or comfortable. Until it's past, and then things calm down--even get better. But I understand the reaction to change.

I've no advice, but everything everyone has said has been helpful. You have all my best wishes. The only thing I do have to say is, I think you're a stellar person, and anyone interviewing you should be able to see that, too.

smonster, easiness of mind to you.

Pix, wonderful to hear your positive report. No really, wonderful. I think we often forget to share the great stuff, and it's so good to hear. Balance is good.

Suzi, I hope to goodness the doc figures out what's up with your foot and how to fix it. Being hobbled is horribly frustrating, beyond how debilitating pain simply is.

Steph, I have no job seeking advice except listen to the Buffistas.

The hivemind is strong and gives good advice!

Note to self: Teppy is changing her name to Job.

Perhaps that will help her get one!

Steph, my sister in change-related freak-outs, if only someone knew a remedy! Hang on, don't gnaw your arm off, you will be okay. (I just typed "you will be polka" and I can't even blame autocorrect. I need coffee or something.)

I want to be polka!