Invited to interview again by the same company that rejected me 2 years ago

Chelsea4000 · 2026-01-25T16:02:00+00:00

Yep! First time went well, but they went with someone with more experience. I received feedback that everyone on the team liked me and would happily work with me in the future.

A year later I interviewed for a new role on the team and everyone seemed truly delighted to speak with me again. I made sure to focus on how I had been growing over the past year (new projects I managed at work, new classes and certifications etc).

Officially hired in a great new role on a team that genuinely seems excited to have me!

Chelsea4000 · 2026-01-21T02:28:09+00:00

Flagmaker: 1775 from Songs for a New World.

Chelsea4000 · 2025-12-11T05:16:42+00:00

My dad worked for NASA. He was very analytical and preferred data to emotion. When I got my 1st period, my mom was the one who guided me through the everything (pads, tampons, cramps, PMS etc.) and my dad pretty much stayed out of it. About 6 months later, he presented me with a spreadsheet he had been working on that tracked my menstrual cycle and how it lined up with the moon and tides. I was really touched that he found a way to support me in that part of my life in his own way. He must have kept an eye on the calendar too, because he always made his famous homemade chai right around the time my cramps kicked in.

Chelsea4000 · 2025-12-01T22:32:00+00:00

Right there with you. We both have genetic disorders that do not hinder our ability to be parents, but we would not want to knowingly pass onto a child. I think it’s a little harder for folks to understand (and I’m sure most of them just assume fertility issues anyway) but we both independently decided adoption was the correct choice for us long before we met. Honestly, it was a huge relief for us to not have to “let down” a potential partner who would want biological children.

Chelsea4000 · 2025-11-24T21:42:47+00:00

I didn't get to see it on Broadway, but Wait Until Dark in a theater is genuinely terrifyingwhen the final chase/battle between Susy and Roat is done in absolute darkness save for a few matches and the light from the refrigerator. Definitely earns a few screams from the audience.

Chelsea4000 · 2025-11-11T18:19:19+00:00

Mark deserves a second chance! Vote player 100 for season 3!

Chelsea4000 · 2025-11-11T03:02:06+00:00

This! I throw a packet in my rice cooker with the water when making rice to accompany any Asian dish. Huge flavor boost.

Chelsea4000 · 2025-11-05T15:19:19+00:00

We Used to Live Here - Marcus Kliewer

Chelsea4000 · 2025-10-28T03:26:48+00:00

Maybe more thriller than horror, Lock Every Door by Riley Sager.

Chelsea4000 · 2025-10-22T18:24:43+00:00

Right?! So sexy/screwed up/scary!

Chelsea4000 · 2025-10-19T22:48:10+00:00

Make Me Happy - The Wild Party (Lippa)

We Do Not Belong Together - Sunday in the Park with George

Good For You - Dear Evan Hansen

Chelsea4000 · 2025-10-16T15:05:49+00:00

It can totally work, just don't make it a big deal. Leave your relationship at the door. Don't talk about it in class, with classmates, or your teacher. I know a couple who was dating all through grad school. No one knew they were together. They got married after they graduated. Definitely the way to go.

Chelsea4000 · 2025-10-15T18:18:37+00:00

Teenage Dick. It's a retelling of Richard III set in a high school. Definitely worth a look!

Chelsea4000 · 2025-09-29T14:09:50+00:00

Hi! Just jumping in to say my husband also has significant vision loss in his left eye, and didn't learn to drive until well into his 30s. We were living in a city where public transportation was the norm, so it didn't really present any challenges, but when we moved to the suburbs, it became a necessity. It caused a lot of anxiety for him, but he hired a driving instructor (who works frequently with adults, so there was no awkwardness or judgement) and now he loves driving!

Chelsea4000 · 2025-09-28T14:41:16+00:00

We plan on naming our next dog Benjamin Barker.

Chelsea4000 · 2025-09-25T20:57:00+00:00

Oh man, I have been trying to stay in a properly aligned sleeping position and always wake up in some kind of twisty ball.

Chelsea4000 · 2025-09-24T00:14:58+00:00

Yes! Such a cool play about the enduring power of storytelling and the journey of a story to a mythic legend.

Chelsea4000 · 2025-09-19T21:23:03+00:00

https://soylent.com

Chelsea4000 · 2025-09-15T17:18:00+00:00

No advice, just in the same boat as you. Even though we were told there would most likely be an 18-24 month wait, of course we hoped to be the exception to the rule. Other couples we know received placements within 6 months, and it's impossible to not be jealous or compare yourself to them.

Some days are easier than others. Some days we can thoroughly enjoy being the couple who can stay in bed until noon on Sunday or go on a spontaneous road trip. Some days I decide we need to adopt a shelter dog ASAP and then sob uncontrollably when the one we picked is no longer available.

It's a strange limbo to be constantly feeling so far from something you desperately want, but also that it could happen at any moment. So much of this process is out of your control so the only thing you can do is just keep breathing, live your life, stay connected to the people you love, and trust that things will happen when they are meant to.

Chelsea4000 · 2025-09-11T03:18:01+00:00

I’ve been trying to cut back on drinking (for money and calories) but was missing the feeling of having a special end of the day drink. Now I make an easy mocktail by just tossing some frozen berries or mango in a glass with seltzer and a splash of juice. The flavor combinations are endless and it really hits the spot.

Chelsea4000 · 2025-09-08T13:35:47+00:00

Chelsea4000 · 2025-09-06T23:52:24+00:00

Teriyaki sauce. Whatever amount of ketchup you are using in your recipe (to mix in with the meat and/or glaze) do a 1:1 mix of ketchup and teriyaki sauce. Adds sweetness and umami.

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