Musings from a hopefully employed person
Apr. 28th, 2008 04:00 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
stinglikeabeeOh, I wished I brought along the camera.
The heat's absolutely boiling, but I hardly noticed; too busy staring at the undulating waves melting before reaching the beachgoers. It was half an hour past 1, and most of the surfers were packing up to leave. I congratulated myself on picking the primo spot for cute surfer-guy watching and sat back in the driver's seat, waiting until it was time for my interview.
How incredible it must be to work so close to the beach, I lazily thought, enjoying the cool breeze. Imagine being able to have your lunch at the seaside. And about 20 minutes from home! I could, for the first time in ages, take the bus or even bicycle to work!
Such a rosy future I managed to dream up. Working for a little over minimum wage, enjoying interacting with the friendly beachfolk, maybe even learning to surf myself. Unfortunately, this was just a fantasy. Who knows if I can make a life out of this.
The interview went well, although I managed to stick my foot in my mouth. At the end of the interview, I wasn't sure exactly what position the lovely manager was hoping to settle me into. I confided this to the interviewer and assured her I would be willing to work from the bottom. She agreed, dropped the plans for a fourth interview, and basically announced I was hired. Tomorrow I'll be receiving a call with more information on wages and hours.
I was gobsmacked. And more than a little angry at myself. Not that I was lying, I really am interested and could really use the money now, but feel a bit like selling myself short. Why the entry-level instead of the supervisory position? *smacks forehead*
I have another interview tomorrow afternoon with a corporation looking for office drones. In fact, it has a mention in the Rip Off report. I'm definitely going to turn it down, but I'm going to enjoy the interviewer process. Need all the practice I can get. In my last job I barely spoke. The lack of practice has meant I constantly use the incorrect/similar sounding words to say what I mean... what's the term for it? Like the use of 'presently', when I mean 'currently'.
No matter. I can't wait to start at a place where I'm not dreading the work or the people, or dedicate 15 hours of a day to making sure things are run smoothly without any recognition at all. Let's hope it's as good as I dream it is :D
The heat's absolutely boiling, but I hardly noticed; too busy staring at the undulating waves melting before reaching the beachgoers. It was half an hour past 1, and most of the surfers were packing up to leave. I congratulated myself on picking the primo spot for cute surfer-guy watching and sat back in the driver's seat, waiting until it was time for my interview.
How incredible it must be to work so close to the beach, I lazily thought, enjoying the cool breeze. Imagine being able to have your lunch at the seaside. And about 20 minutes from home! I could, for the first time in ages, take the bus or even bicycle to work!
Such a rosy future I managed to dream up. Working for a little over minimum wage, enjoying interacting with the friendly beachfolk, maybe even learning to surf myself. Unfortunately, this was just a fantasy. Who knows if I can make a life out of this.
The interview went well, although I managed to stick my foot in my mouth. At the end of the interview, I wasn't sure exactly what position the lovely manager was hoping to settle me into. I confided this to the interviewer and assured her I would be willing to work from the bottom. She agreed, dropped the plans for a fourth interview, and basically announced I was hired. Tomorrow I'll be receiving a call with more information on wages and hours.
I was gobsmacked. And more than a little angry at myself. Not that I was lying, I really am interested and could really use the money now, but feel a bit like selling myself short. Why the entry-level instead of the supervisory position? *smacks forehead*
I have another interview tomorrow afternoon with a corporation looking for office drones. In fact, it has a mention in the Rip Off report. I'm definitely going to turn it down, but I'm going to enjoy the interviewer process. Need all the practice I can get. In my last job I barely spoke. The lack of practice has meant I constantly use the incorrect/similar sounding words to say what I mean... what's the term for it? Like the use of 'presently', when I mean 'currently'.
No matter. I can't wait to start at a place where I'm not dreading the work or the people, or dedicate 15 hours of a day to making sure things are run smoothly without any recognition at all. Let's hope it's as good as I dream it is :D
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