Afraid of going canvassing with my local politicians

antimatterx

marieholmfan wrote: »

I hope you get just what deserve!

Is that a threat?

woodchuck

Mod note:

Locking thread for mod review.

woodchuck

Mod note:

The thread is being reopened as the OP would like to post an update.

However please be aware that soapboxing and/or general discussion will not be permitted by any posters.

antimatterx

Just an update here from the OP.

I went canvassing door to door 3/4 times over the campaign, in addition I also did a leaflet drop at a Dart station. I have to say that it was a brilliant experience. I had nothing to be nervous about.

There was very little abuse if any towards the fact I was canvassing on behalf of Fine Gael. Some people wanted a chat about policies ect, some wanted to speak to the candidate, but the majority of people were courteous, took the leaflet and said thank you. A handful of people were abusive, but I was well able to handle them (to my own surprise), and there were always at least 10 people on the canvas os there was plenty of support.

Despite the original post being just over a month ago where I was talking about low confidence/anxiety, this experience was well worth it. I feel like a completely different person now. In work and life, in general, I was reserved and afraid to talk to people I don't know. Now I have no issue talking to anybody if needs be, and I say what's on my mind. I feel like this has happened so fast, but talking to hundreds of people over the course of a few days has really helped me face my fear of people.

It was great fun, and I got to know a lot of new people in my area. I really enjoyed doing it. Even if I don't end up working in politics, doing this is really going to help my career in tech.

Thanks to everyone here, I just went for it and I have no regrets.

HildaOgdenx

Well done, and thanks for the update.

Padre_Pio

Congrats! I'd say you'll be out again in a few months with the way things are going

Urethral Buttercup

antimatterx wrote: »

Thank you so much everyone for all the encouragement. I'm going to go for it. I figured I'm better off starting when I'm young, and if people have a go at me, so be it.

Not a Fianna Gail voter but fair play.

December2012

It was great of you to push yourself and I'm glad you feel the benefit of it

woodchuck

Mod note:

Thanks for the update OP and as your issue has been resolved, I'll lock this thread now.