The job hunt begins! (and well, I think.)

[severity_softly]

So for all the shit I've put up with on my job, and all the times I talked about finding a new one, this manager thing is the final straw. I have clearly been afraid of leaving the comfort of a steady job, even if it was unsatisfying, but I think I also always thought that if I stuck around and did a good job, I would be rewarded.

So I had to consider if it was worth staying in a dead end job for comfort, or move on to something less certain but possibly more rewarding. And it's definitely time to move on. I faxed a couple resumes yesterday, and applied at one place in person. They called me back today, and I just got back from my first interview.

It started out feeling totally awkward. She had all these "name one time when you..." questions, which are SO stupid, and I was convinced I was failing horribly. But eventually she stopped those questions. I think she thought they were kinda stupid too. So we talked, and it was more comfortable, and she said that the person who took my application yesterday was talking about how nice I sounded, so she had made a point to call me (even though they had been bombarded with a huge job fair today).

It sounds like a lot of the same duties I do now, with a much better environment, and it's M-F, holidays off, benefits, paid time off, etc. And the place is AWESOME. It's a senior assisted living place, but it's gorgeous, and has a full kitchen and dining area, a beauty salon, an ice cream parlor. Isn't that crazy? And anyone who works more than 6 hours a day can have a free meal!

I am trying not to get my hopes up, but the second half of the interview went well. And when I left, she said she was going to talk to the other manager to set up a second interview, and that I would hear back tonight or tomorrow. That sounds promising, right? This seems like it would be a great place to go, I'm just crossing my fingers that the second interview goes well.

Comments

[pennswoods.livejournal.com]

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you!

[severity-softly.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[innerslytherin]

That sounds awesome! You can do it!!! *hugs* And very encouraging that she picked you over all the job fair people!

And those old people eat well, so the meals would probably kick ass.

[severity-softly.livejournal.com]

Honestly, I was being sneaky. I knew there was a job fair today, and purposely went in yesterday instead. I didn't want to disappear into the crowd. So today was totally nuts, and then I was there being wonderful when things weren't too crazy to think. lol

Dude, they eat the best stuff!

[innerslytherin]

Ooh, that's smart! Go you!

[mcgarrygirl78.livejournal.com]

That does sound promising and that's what is so awesome. I'm gonna cross all appendages and think good things because I think its time for you to move down the road from where you've been. I was floored, not literally of course, when you were passed over for the manager position and was just reminded of the many times all of us have worked hard for a place and kinda gotten screwed and sometimes we gotta take the risk that comes with walking out the door. Its scary but I have faith....I always have faith. Something good is going to happen and I dont think it can happen to a better person.

[severity-softly.livejournal.com]

Aw, thanks, love! *hugs*

[fabrisse.livejournal.com]

That sounds extremely promising.

It will be hell typing tomorrow with my fingers crossed for you. *G*

[severity-softly.livejournal.com]

LOL!

[mingsmommy.livejournal.com]

Oh, fingers and toes crossed! Sending you good vibes! Best of luck.

[severity-softly.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[cordeliadelayne]

I shall keep all appendages crossed!

[severity-softly.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :)

[katewallace.livejournal.com]

I've got my fingers crossed for you as well! That's so exciting, and I'm so happy for you that you had a good interview and everything. I've been doing what I'm doing for so long, I'm not sure I could even imagine changing jobs. But I totally understand why you are! Go for it!

[ubervirgin.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad that you found a place that sounds like it would appreciate you for the awesome person you are. Hopefully, it all works out and you can move on to a happier place.

*wishing you luck*