I remember years ago when I was searching for a job. I had finally secured a position after an exhausting few years of relentless searching. However, after just five months and some weeks, when I was ready to celebrate my six-month milestone, the new government elected came up with his own mandate and policy so therefore, he relieved all of us employed that year of our duties without any payment. We were instructed to reapply for our positions, and we all grumbled because people had wasted money and just about to receive the six months' pay we were rendered jobless, isn't that too much? But who cares? I needed the job so also others and despite my challenges, I knew I had to push.
So, I re-applied and anxiously awaited for my interview date. When I received a message directing me to attend the interview scheduled for the following day, I felt a mix of excitement and anxiety. I prepared ahead, ensuring my clothes were ironed, my credentials organized, and even setting aside my transport fare. Yet, as fate would have it, the spirit of forgetfulness came knocking, and I completely forgot and missed the appointment🥲😱
The moment the second day arrived, I remembered everything, the details of the interview, and my hopes for the job. Realizing I had missed my interview appointment felt like a punch to the gut. I rushed to Abeokuta the following day to explain my absence and seek another chance, but to my dismay, I was met with indifference. No one paid me any attention, my files had been trashed and I stood there, sweating yet feeling cold, struggling with the reality that I might have lost an opportunity I had desperately sought for years.
Once the second batch of interviewees finished their sessions, I reluctantly made the walk back home, it was a fruitless journey. Upon my arrival, I gave a cold attitude to my family. It was as if I was silently blaming them for my situation, and I, in turn, became irritable and resentful not directed at them but at myself. I locked myself indoors for days, avoiding everyone and even skipping church the following Sunday.
It was an incredibly tough time, filled with regret and self-blame. Was I being nonchalant or unserious? I questioned my own commitment and choices. But as much as I wanted to dwell on my mistakes, I reminded myself of a verse from the Bible in Jer 29vs11 For I know the thoughts I have towards you, they are not of evil but good to give me an expected end Also, the popular adage which goes by Every disappointment is a blessing I comforted myself with those words so that I can move on.
In the end, the spirit of forgetfulness cost me a job, and I could not escape the guilt of that lost opportunity. I kept replaying it in my mind why did I forget such an important day amidst my joblessness? I learned a painful lesson about responsibility that day, one that still resonates with me and I refused to let it repeat itself again. Sometimes, we can be forgetful!
Response to the #hivelearners weekly writing, the third edition on WHY SO FORGETFULL?
We feel so resentful when we missed such opportunities that could change things for us due to our forgetfulness. We never wished to forget such important days but sometimes life has its own plan for us making us not remember such days and we lose them. But I love how you were able to comfort and encourage yourself with that Bible passage and that's enough for God to bring another opportunity our ways.
I never knew what happened but whatever will be will be.
I got a better offer after that.
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I know this feeling so so well, like the whole world has crumbled on you with no hands reaching out to save you... Forgetfulness has done harm indeed, oops.
This was really bad and the only way to get above it is to finally click a job because as long as job don't come, you'll forever be hard on yourself but truth remains that forgetfulness happens to everyone
I was feeling cold and at the same time sweating like a Christmas goat 🤣
It was not a good experience at all
I know right
Thank you
Often there is a reason for forgetfulness, we must pay attention to the factors that may be influencing these memory lapses.
Yes, that's right 👍
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