Career Development with Ag-Poor Answers to Common Interview Questions
Interviewer: So tell me about a time when you failed and what you learned from the experience.
You: Well, last time I played Angry Birds I failed at this one stage, but then I realized that I needed to take out the pig with the helmet with a direct shot from the red bird first and then the rest is easy.
Interviewer: ...
You: ...
Interviewer: And when did you learn this?
You: Oh, just now. See? While you were asking the question I cleared the stage!
Interviewer: Yes. I did see that. Could you put your phone away for now?
You: ..
Interviewer: ...
You: YOU AIN'T THE BOSS OF ME!
Don’t follow any advice, no matter how good, until you feel as deeply in your spirit as you think in your mind that the counsel is wise.
Divorce Post: To Anonymous
This was in my ask:
“Did you go through counseling before your divorce? My parents are going through it right now but their issues seem so unresolvable I’m afraid they’ll end up splitting. Any advice for a kid (well I’m pretty much out of my teens now…) who’s stuck in the middle?”
One of the most important things that I was told when my marriage first began to show signs of serious damage was that if we decided to get a divorce, we would both be asked by a judge, “Do you believe that nothing can be done to repair the marriage?”
That knowledge kept us from ever saying, “Ugh! Let’s just get this over with so we don’t keep feeling this pain.” We tried counseling, I got psychological help (later than I should have), we read books, completed workbooks, did exercises, talked, went long times without talking, separated…by the time we made our decision, difficult as it was, neither of us doubted that we had tried. And we knew (with as much certainty as anyone can expect to have) that we needed to divorce to move forward with our lives.
Every divorce is different. Our divorce was sad, not angry. So others may take other paths that are right for them. But I do believe being able to answer, “Yes,” to the question, “Do you believe that nothing can be done to repair the marriage?” is critical. Or at least having both parties agree that they are not willing to do what would be needed to repair the damage.
As far as advice for you, first of all know that you can do nothing to make it right for them to stay together, just like you are doing nothing that is driving them apart. One of the hardest things to understand about life is that a lot of times we have no control over events that have great impact on us. I believe the most important thing you can do in this situation is to be there for your parents. Love them. Tell them you love them. I know this is painful for you, but they know that too. And if they are like most parents, hurting you is the worst thing they can imagine. So if they are even considering a divorce, the current status of their marriage must be causing them terrible pain.
But you will all survive. Deciding to get a divorce was agony. Getting divorced was very bad. But being divorced is okay. And getting better for both of us. Belle and I were meant to be together. We just weren’t meant to be together forever. I hope your parents stay together. But if they don’t, there are better times ahead for all of you.
Trust me. I’m very smart and never wrong. :-)
Ag
What would you tell your 20 yr old self about what lies ahead?
Ooooh! Really good one! I was about two years away from both graduating college and getting married.
Sincere Answer: Start working on your mental health now. If you don’t change anything you’ll definitely reach a point where you need medication, so start the process now. Either you’ll find a way to not need it or you’ll start it sooner. Either way, you’ll be better off. You aren’t happy now but it’s not “who you are.” You can be happier than you think. And that happiness won’t destroy your creativity, it will fuel it to help you be the best you you can be.
Ag Style Answer: You know how awkward and geeky you are? Well, in twenty years, when it’s too late, suddenly that will be attractive to young women. No. I’m serious. Even the glasses. They’ll dig the glasses. But you’ll be too old to capitalize because it will only apply to guys in their twenties. Sorry.
So buy as much Apple stock as you can, cash it in, and bet it on the Packers to win the Super Bowl in January of 2011. Because women of all ages will still REEEEEAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLY like guys with money.
That won’t change.
Ag
This past Sunday’s brand new Ducky post from Well That’s Just Ducky!
wellthatsjustducky:
Me: You okay back there, Ducky?
Ducky: Yeah.
Me: What’s with the look?
Ducky: What look?
Me: You look sad.
Ducky: …
Me: …
Ducky: I apologize?
Me: It’s okay. You don’t have to apologize for being sad.
Ducky: …
Me: …
Ducky: I didn’t. I apologized for looking sad. I’m fine.
Me: Okay. What are you thinking about?
Ducky: At the moment, this conversation. Prior to that, nothing.
Me: Aw. You must have been thinking about something.
Ducky: …
Me: …
Ducky: No. I was just enjoying the ride. Don’t you ever stop thinking and just enjoy the moment?
Me: …
Ducky: …
Me: Rhetorical question?
Ducky: If that means a question meant to shut you up and let us just enjoy the ride, yes.
Me: …
Ducky: …
Me: Don’t think too much, don’t worry too much about what others are thinking, stop talking so much, and just sit back and enjoy the ride?
Ducky: Nicely nutshelled, Old Man.
Me: Not bad advice.
Ducky: I have my moments.
Me: Yeah.
Ducky: And I know my daddy.
Me: Yeah. You do. Better than anyone.
Ducky: Try to relax. It’s just a ride.
Me: Just a ride.
Ducky: And whatever happens…
Me: We’ll deal with it.
Ducky: Yup. Like we always have.
Me: Like we always do.
Ducky: Love you, Daddy.
Me: Love you, Ducky.
Ag
God! I should have been doing this all along!
I’m such a moron!
Ag
(Source: recoveryisbeautiful)
Ag provides sexual advice for the newly adventurous.
Rewind Sunday: The “I Just Threw Up In My Mouth A Little” Edition
wellthatsjustgreat:
Tired of a dull, boring sex life? Thinking of spicing things up by upping the eroticism with the inclusion of food in your love making? Things like whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and strawberries can greatly heighten the sexual experience. But trying to apply the wrong food to one’s lover’s body can completely spoil the mood. So for your education, I present:
Ag’s list of non erotic foods and their least erotic placements.
- Half a Ham and Swiss on rye, light mayo and a cup of tomato soup served on an ass.
- Miracle Whip eaten out of an armpit.
- Hot dog bun caressing the man’s sexual organ. You’re just asking for trouble.
- Scalding hot serving of Liver and Onions on the belly.
- Grape-Nuts licked out of an ear.
- Crisco coated balls.
- Diet Cherry Doctor Pepper sucked by a crazy-straw out of your partner’s foot bath.
- Candy Dots in the place of toilet paper.
Glad to help.
Ag
b-o-n-e-d-u-s-t replied to your post: Dear Friend,
Oh my God, you HAVE to go to a casino.
I’ve hear it’s advisable to stay in one of the hotels and be at least within driving distance of something called “The Strip.” Is that true?
