For Those Of You Playing Along At Home
I did NOT get the 'dream' part time job that I went thru 3 interviews for. They had promised to call me 'either way' no later than today. When it got to be 7pm with no word, I called into them and I am sure the manager I talked to did not appreciate having to be put on the spot.
She was kind and gracious...as everyone with the company had been...and thanked me for my time and the 3 interviews.
Yes, I am sad. Yes, I thought I was the perfect fit for them. No, I don't know why they passed on me.
This was a huge lesson in humility as this is the first job I have ever truly wanted and applied for...and was turned down for. Yes, you read that right. First time a job ever said no to me. I mean, even the FBI hired me. I turned them down of course since I didn't want to be a pool typist...I imagined myself more of an undercover agent until my Dad pointed out to me that I cannot lie to save my life.
So it's sorta a sad night in Kathyland, but I'll get over it. That whole 'things happening for a reason' type of mindset.
Feel free to comment...or not..but please do not mention the name of the company where I interviewed (for those of you that know). God forbid a Google search leads someone back to my blog.
Anyway, the search for part-time work continues. If you have any good leads for me, feel free to pass them along.
Thanks guys!
Sorry to hear that. I'm genuinely bummed.
Posted by: kingofbigwheels | Thursday, 29 November 2007 at 05:00 AM
Their loss! You were probably over-qualified, and I'm not just saying that. And not to knock the company but...it's retail. Retail is yuck, esp around the holidays. Now at least you'll have your energy and sanity ;)
(What about Whole Foods?)
Posted by: rosie | Thursday, 29 November 2007 at 08:49 AM
Sorry you didn't get the job. I'm the biggest believer of "it wasn't meant to be", so no doubt, it just wasn't. Something else will come up.
Posted by: Diane | Thursday, 29 November 2007 at 09:08 AM
Booooo!
Posted by: Howard | Thursday, 29 November 2007 at 09:54 AM
What is success without failure? Im sorry you did get the job, but man what a run!
Posted by: Micah Baldwin | Thursday, 29 November 2007 at 11:10 AM
Thanks @ KOBW, Rosie, Di and Micah.
Am starting to think 'to heck with retail' and why don't I start another organizing business?
Rosie - WF is on the list. As well as the Fruit Store.
Posted by: Kath | Thursday, 29 November 2007 at 11:41 AM
@Howard - your Boooo meant the world to me :-)
Posted by: Kath | Thursday, 29 November 2007 at 12:10 PM
Well, crap! This totally sucks! I was really gunning for you sweetie. You're a brilliant and beautiful person so... Screw 'em!
I'm bummed for you and hope you feel better soon.
K
Posted by: shmeder | Friday, 30 November 2007 at 01:45 AM
@Shmeder - Thanks honey. I'm still your organizing bitch..this doesn't change anything :-)
Posted by: Kath | Friday, 30 November 2007 at 03:06 PM
They can suck it!!!!
Just for that, I'm not organizing a damn thing.
(not like I did anyway, but you know, solidarity and all)
Posted by: hdw | Friday, 30 November 2007 at 03:41 PM
Take it from me deer....
Even those jobs we really want turn into a pain in the @ss. This is my first and LAST stint in retail. YUK!
BTW, I'll be working on a post this weekend. I'm on the verge of ditching this rad crap and going back to school.
Posted by: Little | Friday, 30 November 2007 at 09:59 PM
Bleck, I'm sorry hon. Stupid place - you would have been a perfect fit! I too believe in "everything happens for a reason" so this just means there is something else that you're supposed to do! And you should totally check out WF - that place rocks! And think of the easy access to Amy's foods and GF goodies!
Posted by: LG | Sunday, 02 December 2007 at 12:31 PM