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How do you deal with a clingy person?
Hey everyone, I hope you are keeping well and safe. I had hoped to post this a question but unfortunately with the character limits, it just wasn't possible, so this is a thought mixed with a question. Also, it's quite long winded so apologies for that.
Very recently, I lost my job and last week, I posted something on a local app asking local people if they knew of companies who are hiring, or if they were even hiring themselves. Just before I continue, I have managed to secure a new position this week. Anyway, amongst the people who responded was a gentleman who works for a company who helps people get back into work and he offered to look through my CV, offer advice, and whilst I wasn't necessarily looking for it, I thought it wouldn't harm my chances and I offered to call within the next couple of days.
The next day, I called the guy and we had a pleasant chat, and I explained my current situation, my professional history and not long after the call, I sent my CV over to him and he'd contact me later on after looking through it, and about 30 or so minutes later, he did that, and whilst the chat was still mostly pleasant, he offered to meet me locally in a park or he could visit my apartment and we could discuss it there, I politely declined both options. He apologised and said he was "just wanting to be helpful", which at the time I shrugged off and put it down to a little over eagerness, but now I see as a bit of a red flag, and since last Sunday when I first contacted him, he's just bombarded me with messages/calls/whatsapp messages almost every day, saying he wants to meet up in the park, inviting me for coffee at his place, alongside some comments that I don't feel comfortable with. I've politely responded to a couple of them, but the messages are constant, and if I don't respond fairly quickly, I get a call or another message.
I find it a bit too much for my liking, especially I just wanted to be pointed in the right direction in terms of finding a new employer, and I would never rule out extending my (limited) social circle, I just feel uncomfortable with this situation, as I was only wanting advice to find a new job. #clingypeople , #Advice #dealingwithpeople #help #clingy , #Anxiety #social #adviceneeded
