Help me please!!

Ok serious question: you have a big job interview for a job you REALLY want, but you get SUPER SICK (sore throat, flu-like aches and pains, coughing, stuffy nose, sinus pressure) the day before. You can't miss the interview because you may not get another chance at it.

What do you tell the people when you go in for your interview? Do you tell them you're sick right away so they dont try to shake your hand? If they offer you the job, do you tell them you need some time to get well? Or just go straight to work when you're in the worst part of your flu???

Help me

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Theliberal · 36-40, M

No, you reassure yourself that you are fine. Breathe deep and exhale. Anxiety is a mofo. Dont let it strip you of what you want in life. You will go and you will be finem

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That works too @Theliberal

DearAmbellina2113 · 41-45, F

@Theliberal definitely going but not sure what to tell them if they ask me to start right away. I'm really really sick and dont feel that I could perform like this.

Theliberal · 36-40, M

@DearAmbellina2113 you can, I promise. I have anxiety like that as well. Really bad on set appointments. I want you to breathe deep and slow through your chest, hold for a couple seconds then exhale. After a couple rounds you will feel the anxiety start to lift. Then think about something you look forward to that relaxes you. Ex. Drinking a beer or whatever it may be.. maybe being alone. You can and will conquer it.

DearAmbellina2113 · 41-45, F

@Theliberal This isn't anxiety it's the flu! 🤧🤒

Theliberal · 36-40, M

@DearAmbellina2113 oops I'm sorry. Definitely tell them you feel bad when you get there.