I got my first firm offer today - - - remember this interview? More than two months ago, I met with these people. One of the interviewers was so hostile that I figured there wasn't a chance in hell it would work out. I've seen cross-examination scenes on hit TV shows where the witness received more courteous treatment. But I suppose it was actually just good old-fashioned passive-aggressive attorney intellectual conceit (the sting of the question is ever so much more important than the answer because it shows how brilliant the questioner is), also known in lawyer circles as "strong interviewing technique." The fact that I was able to withstand bursting into tears until after I was out of the building is testament to my strength of character/fear of public embarrassment.
Anyway, I predicted that if I were offered the position, I'd die of an embolism after squatting in front of a copier for two minutes trying to clear a jam.
They want me to start ASAP (like, in a couple of weeks). Can I string them along while I hope for another offer? Should I turn it down flat? Or should I just take the damned job and be done with this agony?
Ironically, I interviewed for a GREAT government job this morning, in Santa Fe, for more money, and in a much more laid back atmosphere. The interviewer, a great Erin Brockovich type, said they would make a decision by Friday. She's the one who said my resume was fascinating (no, I didn't list my stint as a Lullabiologist). I also looked at an apartment in Santa Fe that is being offered to me by one of my ex-language instructor underlings, and it's just fantastic, prime location (I could walk the half mile to work in the park along the river between work and home) and it's being offered to me at half the going rent. This is what I really want. Santa Fe. Healthful living. My own apartment (small, but my own). A good job that's not a stressful nightmare.
Should I call Erin B. and say, "The position with your department is definitely my first choice, but I just received a serious offer here in Albuquerque and I need to give them my answer by Friday." Oh I can't do this sort of thing. In the circus of life, I'm just not a juggler.
What to do, what to do.
Advice? Ideas? Give it to me, ladies.
5 comments:
What the hell. Call Erin. Let her know that you are a wanted man. Good Luck!!!!!!!! When it rains, it pours, right???? I am off to kindergarten, so the little ones can suck the life out of me for another day. Funny quote of the day yesterday:
Me:(to little girl coming out of bathroom stall) Ok, honey, now you need to wash your hands because we're going to lunch!
Kid: Nah, I didn't even wipe..
Stevie - Why don't you say you can let them know in a week or so? That way, if 6 or 7 days go by and something else comes up - you won't feel trapped.
I hate the juggle, too. I'm horrible at it.
A lot can happen in a week!!
OMG! Stevie! A bird in the hand or Good things come to those who wait? Decisions, I can't do it.
OK, Well if you call Erin, thank her for the interview and then go for it, (playing it by ear on how far you go) and perhaps even tell her you have a limited chance at an apartment near work. Keep us posted.
Beth, my partner Monica is a kindergarten teacher but that's the worst I've heard in a long time. yuck. lol. Have a good year.
Jackie-It's just the way she said it- all matter of fact!! They kill me!! I touched a stuffed animal today and one of the little boys FREAKED out on me and shouted "NO! We're in a hotel! We're getting changed!!" I said "Ooh- sorry!" and then he turned to the girl next to him and murmured,rather nicely, "That's ok, she didn't know we were in a hotel..." HA HAH HAA HAHAHAHA!
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