Job search update - STRESSED!

Today I received my first "Thanks but no thanks" from a school. Last time I did a job search it was normal to receive a rejection every once in awhile - not every school will think that I am the right candidate for them just like I don't think every school is right for me. Today was just a big deal because it was my first and it was from a school that was towards the top of my preference list.

I applied for 17 positions. I have not heard from but a handful of schools interested in setting up interviews at the job conference which is in just THREE weeks! So I am stressed - what if I don't find a job? What if no one wants me? What if I have to move back to 29 Palms and find a new career? Yeah, my stress level is up to my eyes - you know, the level where you start to cry for no real good reason :(