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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How do you know if they only want you for free if you didn't even apply? What response were you expecting when you talked to them that you didnt get? I get that it didnt sound very enthusiastic on their part, but if they really do have a lot of qualified candidates, would you rather they 'lead you on' and then be upset if they hired someone else because they were so enthusiastic about you applying?
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I was expecting a very enthusiastic and encouraging response, not "we'll throw you into the mix". That's a real brush off. I would think that my volunteer work would give me a distinct advantage. I thought the head would say, "Great, that's wonderful, and I will do everything I can to advance your candidacy." It's an organization that hires by committee, so she has only so much power. But her endorsement would go a long way. By comparison, her tepid response was really disheartening, [b]and seemed hypocritical since she practically bobs her head off in agreement whenever I make suggestions[/b], and almost always takes and implements them. [/quote]

Maybe your high opinion of yourself is really off-putting? Does your shoulder hurt from all the back patting? OP, you should have taken the risk and applied. No, in your own words, you have a bad taste in your mouth. Devote your energies elsewhere. Now you're just going to become a disgruntled volunteer that no one will want around because that chip on your shoulder takes up so much damn room.[/quote]

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