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Ryanderman · 08-22-2010, 11:41 PM

Perhaps when running on empty you're less able to differentiate between good and bad performance?

Alternatively, maybe when you're rested you're overly critical of your performance?

Liquid Snake · 08-22-2010, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryanderman

Perhaps when running on empty you're less able to differentiate between good and bad performance?

Alternatively, maybe when you're rested you're overly critical of your performance?

Nah like, this isn't just me talking random shit here: I have heard from other sources (IRL friends) that I consistently perform better socially when I am actually drop-dead exhausted.

bluestarultor · 08-22-2010, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Liquid Snake

Nah like, this isn't just me talking random shit here: I have heard from other sources (IRL friends) that I consistently perform better socially when I am actually drop-dead exhausted.

You probably don't have the energy for pretense or the walls you generally put up. I'm the same way, or at least similar (my conditions are a bit different).

It's kind of like being drunk. Some people are just happy drunks.

Ryanderman · 08-22-2010, 11:49 PM

Ah. Then maybe being exhausted wiped out tired works to suppress you inhibitions, similar to alcohol might, though without the dulled senses and impaired judgement... at least not as severely. If your social problems are caused by you getting in your own way through over thinking, second guessing, and timidity, I guess being crazy tired could actually help there.

bluestarultor · 08-22-2010, 11:56 PM

PS Snake:

http://www.nuklearforums.com/login.php?do=lostpw

You can recover your password if you still have your registration email address active.

Liquid Snake · 08-23-2010, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by bluestarultor

You can recover your password if you still have your registration email address active.

I changed both my password and my e-mail address on file before I abandoned ship a while back.
(Yes, I am that idiotic.)

It's not a bad thing. I consider this less a formal Welcome Back thread and more a temporary interlude between me flipping out and bleeping up interviews tomorrow. The next few weeks will be far too chaotic and important for me to be a consistent presence; I just need some momentary stress relief in the form of venting in a familiar/friendly place.

Krylo · 08-23-2010, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Liquid Snake

I changed both my password and my e-mail address on file before I abandoned ship a while back.
(Yes, I am that idiotic.)

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Originally Posted by Krylo

Also, an admin can reset your 'proper' account's password to whatever you want if you're ready to come back.

They can do e-mails too.

Also, I'd suggest looking up breathing exercises on line. There's plenty that help relax you and are good for right before interviews.

Fifthfiend · 08-23-2010, 03:22 AM

Walk into the office, light the interviewer's desk on fire, throw his briefcase out the window, then be like, "sup?"

From there, it should pretty much all be smooth sailing.

Nique · 08-23-2010, 06:34 AM

Interviewing is hard if you aren't naturally gregarious or used to talking about yourself (RE: Selling yourself).

Positive attitude is a good start, even if you have to fake it. Know everything you can about your potential employer before going in and for the love of god ask questions. Ask the questions as if you were going to be hired. Assume you are going to be hired becuase that will give you 1) confidence, even if it is faked and 2) an invested interest in the job. Even though you aren't saying it aloud (and thus,can't be perceived as presumptuous) you'll be controlling the tone of the interview and leaving a very positive impression.

I have never worked in any sort of legal field but I have almost never been passed over for a job after interviewing so I hope this advice is helpful.

Oron · 08-23-2010, 08:07 AM

You also mentioned not being able to keep eye contact. Try looking at their forehead, right between their eyebrows/just above their eyes. It will look like you're keeping actual eye contact, but you aren't really. Might want to actually look them in the eyes when you are answering an important question, however.

08-22-2010, 11:41 PM	#21
Ryanderman Beard of Leadership Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 827	Perhaps when running on empty you're less able to differentiate between good and bad performance? Alternatively, maybe when you're rested you're overly critical of your performance? __________________ ~Your robot reminds me of you. You tell it to stop, it turns. You tell it to turn, it stops. You tell it to take out the trash, it watches reruns of Firefly.~

08-22-2010, 11:49 PM	#24
Ryanderman Beard of Leadership Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 827	Ah. Then maybe being exhausted wiped out tired works to suppress you inhibitions, similar to alcohol might, though without the dulled senses and impaired judgement... at least not as severely. If your social problems are caused by you getting in your own way through over thinking, second guessing, and timidity, I guess being crazy tired could actually help there. __________________ ~Your robot reminds me of you. You tell it to stop, it turns. You tell it to turn, it stops. You tell it to take out the trash, it watches reruns of Firefly.~

08-23-2010, 03:22 AM	#28
Fifthfiend for all seasons Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 19,409	Walk into the office, light the interviewer's desk on fire, throw his briefcase out the window, then be like, "sup?" From there, it should pretty much all be smooth sailing. __________________ check out my buttspresso

08-23-2010, 08:07 AM	#30
Oron Curious Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 208	You also mentioned not being able to keep eye contact. Try looking at their forehead, right between their eyebrows/just above their eyes. It will look like you're keeping actual eye contact, but you aren't really. Might want to actually look them in the eyes when you are answering an important question, however. __________________ Sneaking around the forums to read your posts.