I’ve been slacking in the blog department lately, and since I JUST started the damn thing a couple of weeks ago, I am irritated with myself!!
So, I’ll tackle the last week or so a couple of bullet points at a time, in a couple of blogs over the next couple of days. How’s that sound? *grins* It sounds mighty fine to me, so that’s what we’re gonna do!!!
First of all, the Interviews.
JEEZ i cannot stand when someone says “We’re going to call EVERYONE back by Friday,” and they don’t.
A couple of weeks ago, I interviewed for a job that is really a perfect fit for me - benefits match what I want, hours are exactly what I want, pay is EXACTLY what I want. Of course, there were over 250 resumes submitted, and 50 interviews conducted. I, apparently, was not one of the three that were called back for the next tier of interviews. That sucked, and was a blow to my ego. I’ve really never interviewed and not gotten the job I interviewed for. I’m GREAT with interviews.
Last week, Tuesday, I interviewed with another company. No benefits, crap pay, no overtime or comp time … but I really wanted the job because I really WANT TO BE WORKING! Seriously now, I’ve had my fun. I’ve done my thing. I’m ready. I’m renewed. I’m anxious to be back in the office! SERIOUSLY!
Both jobs told me I’d hear by that Friday whether or not I’d be called in for the second interview or be hired for the job or if I was not the right fit at all. The first one didn’t contact me at all. Jerks. The Second one contacted me Tuesday to tell me another selection had been made, but if their budget allowed, they would keep me in mind for future positions.
Seriously? Because I’m willing to work for what I consider a pittance - half of what I’m worth .. maybe even less than half what I’m worth, depending on the area, the job requirements, etc. Someone is willing to work for less than that? They are OBVIOUSLY not a single parent. I don’t have a car payment, nor do I have credit card bills. But the money I’m willing to work for will barely cover rent (1/2 a house, even!!), bills (again, only 1/2 of the bills!), phone, gas, food, and insurance. i won’t have ANYTHING leftover for birthday or Christmas presents, weekend trips to the zoo, or even the movies. How can anyone make it on less than that? Jeesum.
Monday of this week, I received a telephone call from a very polite and considerate gentleman named Charles. He stated that his wife had emailed me Saturday night, and they hadn’t received a response, so he just wanted to call and speak with me for a moment. I explained that if they are not in my address book, their mail will go straight to SPAM and I only weed through those once or twice a month. Once we cleared that up, he asked if I could come in the next day for an interview. Of course!
Now, I remembered sending in my resume for this position about 4 weeks ago. I was interested SOLELY because it is a small company in a small town. For some reason, that is who I prefer to work for. Unfortunately, the way the economy is right now, any job I take is going to be a paycut. Even more unfortunately, working for a company like this means an even BIGGER cut in pay. I’m ok with that, as long as I make enough to pay rent and bills. We can go without fun for a while until things get better.
I went in and met with the gentleman, who was pleasant and polite, and spoke highly of his employees and his wife (who, if I got the position, I would be working hand-in-hand with to run the office). We had a pleasant interview, about 90 minutes, and we covered every little detail I could think of … pay, benefits (no medical 
), days off, hours, etc etc etc. We drank coffee (him) and hot tea (me), discussed my previous jobs, my references, my personality traits, yadda yadda yadda.
He made a HUGE deal over the references, stating the only reason he didn’t hire the last chick they brought in was because she only had one reference. I gave five personal and five business references, as well as my previous four employers.
When I left, I felt GREAT about the interview. I was sure he was going to be calling my references and checking them thoroughly, and I knew that all of them would give positive reports - most of them would give glowing reports. I was confident that I would hear back from him by the next morning, asking for a second interview.
I waited. And Waited. None of my references called me to tell me he had contacted them (they always do - they rock like that!). I waited more. By the end of the night, I was disappointed and frustrated. The next morning, i waited again … by noon, i’d given up. He wasn’t contacting my references, so the job is dead.
THEN, in the late evening, I receive a call. His wife wants to meet me now. He feels it is important for his office person and his wife to get along like bread and butter, because he doesn’t want any conflicts. He and his wife prayed over my resume and feel that I am a strong candidate … so could I please come in and meet with her?
Uh - YES! Please! Just gimme the freakin job already!
Tomorrow (today) … Thursday … March 13 … at noon.
Wish me luck. I obviously need it. And, if you’re the praying kind … please offer a little prayer for me too! We’ve been praying hard for things to turn around over the last couple of weeks, and it feels like maybe they have started … but a little extra prayer from any of you would certainly help my case!
G’night 
