Hi Anita,

I agree.  I am trying to be less reactive.  It was just a text message and it does not even mean I have to take the job if things progress to an eventual offer (which is not guaranteed to happen anyway!).  I am trying to not let it derail my momentum I started building up the past few days in managing my mental health, as well as looking for employment opportunities I am interested in.

I read the following recent TinyBuddha post shortly after my first post today: Afraid to Say No Because You Might Miss Out on a Big Opportunity? – Tiny Buddha.  I am trying to realize I can say no to a job offer (whenever I eventually get on for whatever opportunity) and that it is not the one and only opportunity that will ever come across my path.  I am trying…

As always, thank you for your reply.

Richard