Recent events.....
So my job has had it's ups and downs and after the lay-offs and salary freeze this year, I was sinking into the doldrums about my dead end job. Then because some departments grew even though some shrank, there was an opportunity in the Newsstand (or as most people call it -- magazines). The job would be a step up from the d.e.j and I wanted it. The new VP of the Newsstand is someone who I know from the Discover group, so things looked good except for two really big factors. One -- I had applied for this job about six months ago and didn't get it....this time around I had a much better interview with the person who would be my direct supervisor...so again...feeling pretty good. Interview with the VP/friend also good. Two -- I find I have to interview with the VP of Merchandising....super big wig (no one much higher at B&N whose last name isn't Riggio) He's a business guy, looking for someone who had actual analyst experience, which of course I have none. Still feeling pretty good, though, getting ready for the interview and find out that some recently laid off friends who applied for other jobs didn't get them because VP of M decided he wanted to have people who had buying experience in the assistant buyer positions. So then I start to get nervous...how am I going to impress this guy? Stewing and overthinking the whole thing. Then I decided it was time to take my mind off the whole thing and read....Sandman. The ride in the morning of the interview, I was so engrossed in the Sandman that I (nearly) forgot about the interview, calmed down considerably...got focused and nailed the interview, totally wowed the VP and got the job! Not sure that I owe it all to Neil, but reading something that amazing helped me clear my mind and get rid of the noise. You deicde......
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