interview update

Once again I have gone too long without blogging.  No great excuse.  I just have taken the time to sit down and get my thoughts out up until now.
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I will pick up where I left off: the job interview.

I went, with sweaty palms and a knot in my stomach.  Right off the bat I didn't get a good feeling.  I walked in and went up to the front counter and stated that I was there for an 11am interview.  The girl just stared at me.  It was so awkward.  I then stammered....do I have a seat and wait??  She then said rather shortly, what is your name?  Ahhh, yes, my name, I didn't say my name!  Oops!  I mean yeah it's helpful, but come on why be so rude?  I was nervous.  Cut a girl some slack!

After waiting for about 20 minutes the woman I would have been working directly for came out and gave me a tour of the office.  As we were walking around she repeatedly looked at my face and then down at what seemed like my chest.  I finally had a second and glanced down to make sure that I wasn't flashing her or something.  I wasn't.  (My shirt wasn't low cut or anything).

I was then led into a room and the woman called in a different girl from the office in to interview me.

Basically she told me they were looking for someone to be at the woman's beckon call and to "read her mind."  My hours would have mirrored hers and sometimes that would mean that I would go home at five and get called back in at 7 or asked to come in on a weekend.

So basically I couldn't have much of a life.  I will admit I don't have much of one to begin with, but I do have family members who count on me, such as my grandpa....who am I kidding we count on each other!  My grocery bill would be a whole lot bigger if it wasn't for him treating me to dinner regularly.  :)  But I digress.

I did ask why I was being interviewed at that point in time since I applied back in January and just as I suspected they had hired someone back then and they didn't work out.  That didn't sit well with me.  I get that people don't work out, but still, they want a mind reader remember?

As the interview was winding down she asked if I could give them some additional references, I  said yes and she gave me an email address to send them to.

She then asked me to have a seat in the waiting room while she went and met with the  boss.  I proceed to wait another 20 minutes and she finally came out and just mentioned again sending those references and said they would be in touch.

I sent the references that night (after making sure it was okay with the people) and that was the last of it until this past Monday.  I got an email saying that there are a lot of changes going on withing the business and that they have decided to put the position on hold at this time and that they would keep me in mind for the future.  It was nice to get a response.  I do know they hadn't contected my references seeing as how I told my friend who was one of them..."text me if you hear from her!"

In a way I am relieved.  I didn't see myself there and I know that I would have been really stressed and had a lot of anxiety not knowing where I stand.  At the same time I am worried and a little stressed over the coming months and finding something else.

As I mentioned before I basically have a job in the future with my friends and it may even mean a move....to Vegas!! (I don't think I mentioned where before.  I hear Vegas is actually a great place to live when you get away from the Strip.  All I can think about is the Bellagio Buffet!  :)  I have already checked and there are a number of Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and an Anthropologie store...all of those place are a good 45 minute drive from me now.  No Ikea, but I could make do.)

I just don't know how far out  (time wise) it will be.  Things are going so well for them.  They got some really cool news today and maybe I will share some of it in the future....it may  actually be making the news sometime in the near future!  I'm excited about the possibilities that lie ahead with their company.

I have worked for these people in the past and they are awesome to work for.  Plus an added perk is that I am often times their go to babysitter and  I adore their kids....so if they need a babysitter I don't have to worry about work being an issue or taking time off.  :)

Plus it's always nice working for people you care about and that care about you.

So that's the update on that.

I am trying to let go of my worries, which has been a struggle.  I am continuing to pray and work on  trusting that everything will work out in perfect timing even if it means that I take a job elsewhere for a while, who knows maybe I will find something else that's perfect for me!

I have learned so much in the last year and continue to.  I am grateful for the lessons I have learned and the experiences I have had.

I am just ready for the next chapter.