I Tried to Read the Mind of a Gal Who Has Been Jobless for 9 months. I Failed [Yup].
Understanding people is [really] tough business
I didn’t just fail.
I failed miserably.
She has been out of work for 9 months. She walked out of probation [lasting 3 months] twice. She is still shopping around.
This is the situation my cousin described.
“I would like her to meet you. Maybe you can talk some sense into her? Her expectations will bury her alive.”
In truth, I wasn’t too excited to meet Shiyuan. I would have better conversations with other folks. But my cousin pleaded. It’s her friend. It matters.
“Okay. I will.”
Chilled, relaxed, calm, composed, and a little late.
We arranged to meet last Thursday.
I had some spare time slots in between meetings and calls. I asked if Shiyuan was willing to meet me where I was. My first direct-indirect impression of her was positive.
“Yes, sure! Why not? It’s a central location.”
My impression of her took a turn for the better. I know, I know. I shouldn’t be impressionistic. I shouldn’t allow my cousin to distort…
