So last Wednesday, I went to lunch with some guys that I work with, one was from a different company that we work closely with and is two floors below us. We were just chatting about work and I already knew that they had some people leaving and on more discussion I could see that maybe I would be qualified for one of the positions that was opening up. The guy I had lunch with told me that I should apply but that I would need to apply that day. I don't make decisions that fast so it scared me a little. Plus I am very loyal, so then I start thinking about leaving my co-workers in a lurch or whatever. I looked into the job and it paid really well, but I didn't have much experience in what they were looking for. I called another friend that works there and asked about the job and it turned out that he is the supervisor over that position. And he was giving me good reasons to apply. So I figured I would send them my resume and they needed to know asap if I wanted an interview since they were doing them on Friday. But interviews scare the crap out of me and so that night I didn't update my resume and Thursday morning I told the HR person that I wouldn't be applying.
Later on Thursday, I needed to take something down to their office and the guy I talked to last night and the HR person started talking me into still applying and interviewing the next day and all the things that I have going for me that would be good reasons to hire me. So they persuaded me and I said yes. It really would be a great position, more money, same benefits, don't have to wear a skirt everyday, casual Fridays, Lagoon days, parties. Lots of good stuff. So I interviewed and I knew both of the interviewers pretty well so it wasn't too bad.
Well, I heard back today that they decided to go with someone with more experience but that they would keep me in mind for other things as they open up. So I'm a little disappointed but I thought that that might happen so it's not that big of a deal. I do really like all the people I work with here, it is just really stressful here right now. I just need to have a more positive attitude about work. Maybe I'll look elsewhere sometime but I think I'll wait a little longer and see how things turn out here.
Anyway, I didn't want to say anything because a couple people from work read my blog sometimes and I was keeping this a little quiet, but now it doesn't really matter.
4 comments:
Good for you for being brave. I hate interviews, too. Here's hoping things lighten up at work.
I still say it's a good thing that you applied. You never know if you don't try. AND, maybe they'll have something better for you later on!
I hope work starts getting better - are you still going to have that chat with your boss about learning new things?
Thanks again for taking the time to hang out with me last night! It was great to see you, it always is!
I agree with Julie and your mom, It's great that you even stepped out of your comfort zone and applied! Now next time you won't hesitate or say no, because you know you can do it. Interviews are hard! The last interview I had was at my work for a new position and for some reason I turned really red and was like a tomato the WHOLE interview!!!
It's been ages since I applied for a new job. Ycch. I did have an interview with the bishopric tonight but that was not quite as stressful. You always know you've got the job whether you want it or not.
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