While blog hopping, I came across an interesting post. The blogger asked some pivotal questions about a person’s dating resume.
What does your dating resume say about you?
Would I date me based upon my dating history?
Hmm … Suddenly I felt like a whore in church on Sunday morning: very nervous and biting my bottom lip.
More questions from the blogger included:
“Did your relationship get better with each one?” Yes, my relationships got better over time. I matured. So far, so good.
Next question: “Are you management material (meaning husband/wife)?” Record scratch! I thought I was management material—a good wife—but somewhere along the way, the chairman of the board of our little company became dissatisfied with the CEO—me, the First Lady.
Then that dreadful day came when a meeting was called to order. We have made a decision to let you go. Uh, excuse me?! Let me go? Do you know the opportunities I passed up to take this position—to marry you? Do you know the amount of non-refundable time I put in to help build this company—a life with you? Now you are telling me, my services are no longer needed—pack my sh*t and leave?! That you have decided on a new product and marketing tool—someone better, younger, smarter, slimmer? Stop the madness please!
I am currently separated and in divorce proceedings. What does my dating resume say about me now? That I’m looking and available? That I can take a huge loss and keep it moving? Or that I can’t manage company affairs—the household? That I somehow failed to understand the company’s overall vision—my husband? Yeah, suddenly (maybe not so suddenly) my husband changed my job description. I was edged out of my position by being verbally and physically abused, undervalued, and unappreciated. I responded just like any other marginalized employee … I complained and fought back, only in the end to justify his anger towards me, and ultimately be fired.
Not all is lost though. I’ve dusted off my resume, and I commune with Spirit above and within regularly! Yes, I would date me based upon my dating history. My networking is impeccable (I pray everyday). I have extensive experience in building a solid company brand. I fair well in a bad economy. I maintain unmatched loyalty and have an innovative approach to an ever-evolving market called life.
