YESTERDAY was my fourth onsite interview, this one happening at an old historic railroad station in a dusty desert town halfway between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. The sun was high and hot, and my black suitpants had strange pale smudges on it when I got out of my rental car. Nevertheless, I was satisfied with the way I handled the interview. It was, to me, as good and if not better than the last one at Long Beach California. The behavioral questions did not faze me. I answered them effectively, sharing brief anecdotes about my work experience to illustrate my skill or behavior. I asked questions not designed to impress but to find out how comfortable I might be working for this organization. In all sense of the word, I was in a business meeting, each party was there to explore the possibility of a relationship with each other, to see if it would be a good fit. And if not, then there would be no hard feelings. Thoughts were exchanged. A contact was established and while there may be no formal relationship now, then there might possibly be one in the future.
That was not true about my Long Beach interview. I wanted that job. I loved that the location put me in the vicinity of two very good friends from high school. I imagined myself babysitting for S. and A. and possibly going out with D. during weekends. And in that interview, this desire for the job was apparent to me and was probably apparent to the panel. I wouldn't be surprised if it made them a tad nervous. But then I couldn't help it. My feelings were sincere. Maybe, next time, when I fall in love with a job or location again, I should practice the Buddhist art of detachment.
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Interviewing yesterday for a position that I liked but a location I did not quite like was a curious experience. I had to put on what I now call my B hat. To say I was there insincerely would not be accurate. I really wanted to know if I could work with the woman who would be my boss and I could work in the town I would need to visit and drive to thrice a week. I also asked about an aspect about the job that I was uncomfortable with. I liked their response and reaction to my question. I also liked that they were very open about answering it. Right there and then I knew that I would like working for these two people. But would I like commuting to the remote town? I'm still giving that some thought. Anyhow, regardless of whether I am offered the job or not, I think this last interview is the new standard and benchmark for me.
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More problems with our phone connection. Don't want to get into details but let's just say I will definitely be interviewing using my cellphone. I don't feel good about that right now. Cellphones are somewhat unrealiable. I am considering getting a new one, but I wonder if that would possibly disrupt my mobile line service as well.
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I am getting quite lonely in Las Vegas. I like hanging out with my sister but she's about the only person I can drag to a Starbucks or to get bubble tea. I met an Indian woman at the SP volunteer's training, and although she was enthused about the idea of meeting for coffee, she's a mother of two children and generally folks who have families don't have as much free time as single people. I am also generally NOT inclined to date these days as I was so inclined when I as at Duluth. I might go out with a male friend but I don't want any romantic or potentially romantic dates right now. I wonder why? Too preoccupied about my job hunt? Too busy? And this particular day, let's say if my much-discussed object of questionable affection Robin were not um, gay and if he lived here. If he asked me out today, this very day, I wouldn't be much in the mood. I might ask for a rain check. I have energy but I don't want to spend it on the intricacies of romantic dating. I just want to kick my shoes off and hang out with a friend.
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