<prompt> Human: First of all, I want to thank each and every one of you for helping me get this new job. Whether or not youve posted a story like this or just read andor commented on others, thank you! I posted a while back about how Ive been working at home freelancing in marketing for the past 5 years and had no idea how much I would qualify to make in an office setting doing a similar kind of work. This was partly because I have been trying not delegate due to wanting to make sure things were done right, not having the funds, and not having any idea how to ask someone else to do them if I didnt learn them myself. I sent resumes out for about 2 months with some time in between, about 25 applications total. I heard back from no one except recruiters for a long time. I started to pray and meditate, and practiced a sanskrit mantra about prosperity. Right after that, I heard back from 2 employers within a span of 2 days and got interviews! The first one was a small woman-owned company and would be a reverse commute, with some time working from home. They wanted another interview. I asked for 42K. The second one hired me on the spot for 35K, but it was a long commute and long working hours with no worklife balance. So I called the first interviewer back and let them know that this had happened and they wanted me to start very shortly, and could we do the other interview to make sure I had time to finish the interview. The second place hired me! And for the amount that I requested which was 42K, which I knew was a little low for them but not too low, which would help me get in the door. This taught me that intentions and attitude are so important and the universe works in mysterious and good ways, which I am not in control of. I have worked there for 1 week, but I wanted to thank all of you because without reading what other people have done in this situation, I never would have even known to try to get employers to out-bid or out-hire each other. Wanted to make sure I do a gratitude post. Thank you!!!  <response>: I thought this was going a different direction when the subject line referred to pot employers. 