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I went to that informational meeting that I mentioned in my last post, and it was crap. It was for a life insurance company and it was all commission and I just really don't trust jobs like that. I need stability in my life. They called me back the next day to invite me back for round two of the interview process but I turned them down. Oh well. Then, as my next interview wasn't for another week, I pretty much just lazed around. Maybe that wasn't the best move, but I needed it. Applying for jobs is tiring, and so is waking up early to make myself appear professional.
Tangent: The interviewing process is completely inhuman. I mean really. Let's force people to dress in clothes they wear ONLY for job searching, do their hair all nice, put on makeup, and then pretend like they are the best thing since sliced bread. I just don't see how that is beneficial. Wouldn't it be more accurate if I walked in wearing jeans and a tank top, and told them all about myself--how I'm a great writer, I have a lot of experience researching, I'm a fast learned, and just being myself? It just seems weird that there is a protocol for something like a job interview. These people want you to work for their company and when they hire they know almost nothing about you other than what your resume says. How can you trust that? Ugh. If I ever have my own business I will just tell them to be themselves. It's terrible. I don't like feeling tense or making others feel tense. I don't think I'm better than anyone. Stupid job interviews. Sorry. ANYWAY.
I had the captioning interview last week Wednesday. I think it went pretty well. I talked to the Human Resources guy, who gave me a test (English usage and a proofreading thing) and it was pretty easy. Then he sent me over to the Assistant Manager and we chatted for about an hour or so, and he got really into the details of the company, which leads me to believe that the interview went well. I wrote them a nice e-mail today, saying thank you and PLEASE CALL ME BECAUSE IF I DONT GET A JOB SOON I MIGHT BLOW THIS APARTMENT UP. But not really. Haha. I applied for a few more jobs after that, haven't heard anything yet though. Blergh.
We went to MI for the weekend. Tavis went on a Manping (Man Camping) Trip with his dad. They do this every year at the same time. And he always smells when he gets back. =P I stayed back with my mom-in-law, visited some friends and family, and got really drunk with Sarah and Garrett and Scott. Intense night. We just got back on Monday, and we left our cats alone for the weekend, since we don't know anyone. They were fine and everything, but the litter box got REAL gross and they messed on my bath rug and ruined yet ANOTHER papasan cushion. Ugh. And you can't wash those, and the smell just never comes out. So they keep peeing in it. Terrible.
Other than that. You know. Chillin'. Got cable and internet now, so that's good. At least I won't be dying of boredom now. And having to go to Panera everytime I need the internet. Haha.
Consider yourselves updated. Or at least ranted at.
I went to that informational meeting that I mentioned in my last post, and it was crap. It was for a life insurance company and it was all commission and I just really don't trust jobs like that. I need stability in my life. They called me back the next day to invite me back for round two of the interview process but I turned them down. Oh well. Then, as my next interview wasn't for another week, I pretty much just lazed around. Maybe that wasn't the best move, but I needed it. Applying for jobs is tiring, and so is waking up early to make myself appear professional.
Tangent: The interviewing process is completely inhuman. I mean really. Let's force people to dress in clothes they wear ONLY for job searching, do their hair all nice, put on makeup, and then pretend like they are the best thing since sliced bread. I just don't see how that is beneficial. Wouldn't it be more accurate if I walked in wearing jeans and a tank top, and told them all about myself--how I'm a great writer, I have a lot of experience researching, I'm a fast learned, and just being myself? It just seems weird that there is a protocol for something like a job interview. These people want you to work for their company and when they hire they know almost nothing about you other than what your resume says. How can you trust that? Ugh. If I ever have my own business I will just tell them to be themselves. It's terrible. I don't like feeling tense or making others feel tense. I don't think I'm better than anyone. Stupid job interviews. Sorry. ANYWAY.
I had the captioning interview last week Wednesday. I think it went pretty well. I talked to the Human Resources guy, who gave me a test (English usage and a proofreading thing) and it was pretty easy. Then he sent me over to the Assistant Manager and we chatted for about an hour or so, and he got really into the details of the company, which leads me to believe that the interview went well. I wrote them a nice e-mail today, saying thank you and PLEASE CALL ME BECAUSE IF I DONT GET A JOB SOON I MIGHT BLOW THIS APARTMENT UP. But not really. Haha. I applied for a few more jobs after that, haven't heard anything yet though. Blergh.
We went to MI for the weekend. Tavis went on a Manping (Man Camping) Trip with his dad. They do this every year at the same time. And he always smells when he gets back. =P I stayed back with my mom-in-law, visited some friends and family, and got really drunk with Sarah and Garrett and Scott. Intense night. We just got back on Monday, and we left our cats alone for the weekend, since we don't know anyone. They were fine and everything, but the litter box got REAL gross and they messed on my bath rug and ruined yet ANOTHER papasan cushion. Ugh. And you can't wash those, and the smell just never comes out. So they keep peeing in it. Terrible.
Other than that. You know. Chillin'. Got cable and internet now, so that's good. At least I won't be dying of boredom now. And having to go to Panera everytime I need the internet. Haha.
Consider yourselves updated. Or at least ranted at.