Insane Random Ramblings

Or shoes it doesn’t matter to me. I went to buy a pair of black boots but they didn’t have the ones I liked in my size so I bought a really light colored pair. They’re made to be worn in the rain or snow but they’ll get dirty really fast so I don’t plan on wearing them often. With the wet weather we’ve been having lately, I can already tell I won’t be wearing them much.

I could just nix the whole boot idea and get a new pair of tennis shoes. I saw a really cute pair of reebok pumps tennis shoes that would match perfectly with a few different tops that I already own. The shoes are all white but most of my clothes are blue or grey because they’re my favorite colors.

Of course there is always the option to buy both. Off to shop I go.

Boooo!!!! I’m starting to think that the manager was just trying to be polite in saying that we didn’t get the job. So basically don’t call us, we’ll get in contact with you.

My coworker had an interview with the same manager yesterday. She said her interview was about an hour. He pretty much asked her the same questions but her first question was about her grade level. The job we’re applying for is 3 grades higher than our current grade, however it’s only 1 actual grade higher as far as pay. Most people just see that you’re jumping grades and automatically think money.

At the end of the interview, he told her that they were looking to make a decision in mid-February. They had told me late January or early February. Meanwhile, the interview takes so long that I’m sure they’re only interviewing one person per day which means they will interview through next week. After that they’ll probably bring people back for second interviews.

This whole process is maddening. Just let me know either way so we can all move forward.

I talked to a coworker about my dilemma and I’ve decided to keep looking for new jobs. I’m going to still post for new areas and keep my eyes open for any open positions.

I had thought about waiting to hear from the two jobs that I’m in contention for but I’ll be pretty upset if I wait around and let new jobs pass me by. Especially since I’ve already been looking for so long and I don’t want to go to the new building that we’re going to have to move to.

Hopefully I’ll find something within the next 60 days. If not, I’ll have no choice but to look at jobs outside of my current company.

I’m very undecided right now. I feel like my interview went well on Friday but the manager is still interviewing and won’t make a decision for another 2 1/2-3 weeks. Meanwhile I’m still waiting to hear about the other job. I don’t want to call human resources because I don’t want to light a fire under the hiring manager.

The reason? Best case scenario, I get offered the second job which is the one I really want. Bad but not terrible scenario is that I get offered the 1st job but not the second. Worse case scenario is that I don’t get offered either job.

I don’t know if I should keep applying and keep those irons in the fire so to speak or just wait and see how these two jobs pan out. Ughhhhhh I just wish someone would hire me for a new job and put me out of my misery!

I have several posts titled almost the exact same thing because I’ve been on several interviews lately. But this interview did go really well.

The job is very similar to what I used to do with some exceptions. The platform that they use is different from the one that I used and there was a lot of terminology that I was unfamiliar with because I’m in one division and they’re in another. I think the manager did a good job of describing the different areas.

There were 2 people interviewing me which was cool. One person had just got her position, so this is her first go round with interviews. She pretty much just asked questions off a paper while the manager did random questions, as well as follow up questions.

They’re conducting interviews this week and next week so I won’t hear anything until at least the week of the 23rd. Now that’s 2 jobs that I’m sitting on pins and needles waiting to hear something from.

I should be happy that I’m getting an interview. I applied for a ton of jobs that I was totally qualified for that I didn’t even get an interview. But I am totally burned out from the whole process. We’re a business casual environment so I don’t have to wear a suit to interview, just a pair of slacks and a nice shirt. But I still try to dress it up from what I would normally wear.

While the last job that I interviewed for seemed like a good fit, this job that I’m interviewing for today seems to be an even better fit. Some of the duties are related to what I did in my previous job. There may be travel involved but I’ll find out more about that during the interview. If there is travel, that’s cool with me because I’m always down to go somewhere else.

I’m really excited even though I’m burned out and stressed out from everything related to the process. Especially since it takes almost 3 weeks after the interview before you hear anything. Fingers crossed that this is the one!

My bus broke down today. The driver announced that the bus had to get serviced so we went about 3 more blocks until she found somewhere to pull over. Once the maintenance tech got there, they noticed that there was something that was loose that could potential fall off so the bus had to get towed back to the garage for service.

Meanwhile, she had to turn the bus off which meant no heat. So we sat there for about 20 minutes waiting for the next bus. It turns out the next 2 buses, which came fairly quickly, were totally full so we had to wait for a third bus. By the time I got on the bus I was pretty much freezing.

When I got to work, I noticed that my face was so cold that it had started to develop red splotches. Now that I’ve been at work for about an hour, my face is returning to normal and the splotches are fading.

Of course this now cuts into my overtime since I have to stay to make up my time. Oh well such is life. Luckily our buses don’t break down too often.

At least on the job front anyway. I had an interview almost a month ago and I’m still waiting to hear something. Usually it’s a bad sign to not hear anything this long but the hiring manager in this case has been out on a leave. She may want to re-interview some people but maybe not. We’ll have to wait until at least Thursday of this week before she comes back.

I also  have another job interview lined up for Friday just in case. It’s a good opportunity with room from growth. If I’m offered either job I’ll be very happy. They both fit into my future plans for very different reasons. The thing I’m most excited about is the growth opportunity. My current position is pretty stagnant and I don’t have very far I could go. So anything that gives me room to move is good for me.

Now I’m at a waiting game, and a nervous waiting game for another interview. Fingers crossed that it’s finally my time.

A bunch of nothing today so here goes:

• I could care less about the new year. It’s just not a big deal to me so I don’t have anything planned.
• I need to make my resolutions for next year. I didn’t meet them for this year so I’m not too excited about this.
• I don’t understand why I’m not excited about playoff football. I don’t even care about the last week even with all of the compelling story-lines, but I’ll be watching.
• I’ve been sporadically catching basketball games since the season started. I have to say it’s still not my favorite sport.
• When do pitchers and catchers report?

Have a happy and safe New Years!

Ughhh I’m on a special project at work. It’s good and bad. Good because it will keep me very busy for the next 2 weeks. Bad because it will keep me busy…hahaha. I’m not opposed to doing a lot of work, I just usually don’t have to. But this project will keep me nice and busy.

It’s not bad though, at least I’ll know what to expect when I come in every day. And it’s nice to be picked to be a part of the project because it means that my managers see what I bring to the table.

It’s just too bad that there is really no room to grow in my area. I wouldn’t mind staying if I had advancement opportunities.