ecstatic Music: Denial - Sugababes Reading: The Handmaid's Tale, World War ZSoooo…. today is my first official day of vacation, as well as my interview for a position at work that is a step up from what I’ve got now.
I’m used to waking up early because the shifts I’ve been getting at work have been opening or midshifts. But I told myself I could relax and sleep in a little. Of course, my internal clock was like, “Nuh-uh. WAKE UP!” So I did… three hours early. lulz. Stupid internal clock.
I took my time getting ready, choosing the right outfit, shoes, putting on my makeup, all while listening to my “Lady Beat” playlist to get me pumped. Getting there wasn’t a problem since I know the way into work blindfolded.
When I arrived, I called his assistant from our station at the front desk. She told me he had to leave. WTF? I drove all the way down here and you didn’t have the courtesy to let me know beforehand? This is my day off. *grumbles* I don’t think they knew that, and I think that’s why she was sort of blase about it.
So me and my co-worker F – while he was helping guests – were equally pissed off. He pointed out that I had put my face on and everything, lol.
But thank god, while I was putting the new appointment time in my phone, the man I was supposed to interview with WALKS BY and glances at us. I don’t think he thought I was gonna be right there as he walked by, haha. Me and F were like, “WTF?”
I shrugged and said, “Whatever, I’ve got the new appointment time.” It was a waste of a drive up but at least I made the effort.
Meanwhile, while F and me are sharing Looks with each other, he is accosted by two elderly people on how to use the kiosks. He comes back where me and F are standing, and says, “Is this your day off?”
I reply, “Yes.” It’s kinda obvious. I wouldn’t be dressed to the nines, if I wasn’t.
He’s like, “Let’s do it now.”
Of course, my guard is down. So I’m like, “Shit, get back into interview mode!”
We walk back to his office, and the interview begins. I won’t share too much about the actual interview, as some of it is unsharable. But I think I did OK.
He asked if there was anything missing from my department currently, and the first thing I could think of was, “Harmony.” He really liked the answer and my explanation of it. He asked if school would be a problem and I told him I already figured it out, that there is one shift that will fit perfectly. He asked my long-term plans and I told him I wanted to get into grad school. And I told him that the program that I was looking at could be done online, so I wouldn’t even have to leave Las Vegas. So I hope that shows that I have a vested interest in remaining with the company and working up.
In terms of my frame of mind, I wasn’t as nervous as I thought I’d be. I think it’s because even if I don’t get the job (horrors!) I will still have a job within my department. It’s not like this is the only egg in my basket, to chance a cliche, lol. I would be glad to keep my position for as long as possible. I just need to finish school first. That is definitely my first priority.
Of course, I should’ve asked questions, but I told him honestly, I’ve been with the department long enough to know what is expected of the position. I know how the previous job holders did their job. My supervisors have been easing me into doing their jobs since they left on top of that. I’m responsible. I’m trust-worthy. I might be quiet but I see and hear everything. I know I can take it on. I just want the chance. I can do the job. I feel confident enough in my abilities to do it.
I hope I get the call. He said they have a few other people to interview. Logically – with what I know about our shutdown and the Christmas holidays and the other candidates – I probably won’t know if I did or didn’t get the job until we come back from the shutdown. *crosses fingers* I REALLY hope I get the call.
So I bet you’re wondering why he was still there when I arrived even though I had been told he had to leave. It turns out he had been at work since 9pm the previous night. We had a scheduled power outage and he had to be there. Ouch. So I’m glad those elderly people – my angels – helped me out like that. Maybe that’s what they were! My guardian angels, making sure that my time wasn’t wasted. BLESS THEM.
Never doubt the power of God ever again. 
?: “Any good news this week?“
The less that can be said about me, the better.
That kind of sucks on your day off, but what goes around comes around, and I’m glad you got the opportunity to interview hun.