Zoo news
So it looks like I'm going to be working at John Ball again this summer. For those of you who did not know, every year the returning GPFs (Guest Program Facilitators- yep that's me) have to re-interview every year. I don't think any of you have every had to do this, but interviewing for people you have gone to the bar with is downright bizarre. Do you shake hands when you walk in? Think about it. You shake hands with a potential employer, but you would look like a dork if you did that to friends. So I got dressed up and put on my professional face. At the end they thanked me for being so professional and extended the job offer to me. They didn't walk out of the room to discuss it. I don't think they even looked at each other. This made me think two things and forgive me for tooting my own horn, first, they had already made up their mind before I had the interview (aka, I'm awesome) and second, if they already knew why did I have to put on uncomfortable clothes and take the bus out to GR if they already knew. Wouldn't a phone call have been easier? I would have even settled for an email. ho-hum.
Why indeed? Unfortunately, I have an answer. Not all of my coworkers from last year who reapplied are getting invited back. Big deal, one might say but they as much as told us that we would all be getting jobs if we wanted them, so, like me, I'm sure most of them were not looking for other opportunities. To make matters worse, one of these particular people is my friend. A good friend and I think a great GPF. When she asked me if I had gotten an interview was I supposed to lie to her? That is what I was asked to do. Did I lie? What do you think?
The truth is, regardless of whether or not I told her, it wasn't my responsibility. They owed it to her to let her know. With this economy, time is of the essense and I fear that even now it may be too late in the game for her to find anything else. I hope I'm wrong.
Why indeed? Unfortunately, I have an answer. Not all of my coworkers from last year who reapplied are getting invited back. Big deal, one might say but they as much as told us that we would all be getting jobs if we wanted them, so, like me, I'm sure most of them were not looking for other opportunities. To make matters worse, one of these particular people is my friend. A good friend and I think a great GPF. When she asked me if I had gotten an interview was I supposed to lie to her? That is what I was asked to do. Did I lie? What do you think?
The truth is, regardless of whether or not I told her, it wasn't my responsibility. They owed it to her to let her know. With this economy, time is of the essense and I fear that even now it may be too late in the game for her to find anything else. I hope I'm wrong.