Last Wednesday the sun was shining straight through my windshield and I almost got in several car accidents trying to get my ass to Budget-Rent-A-Car for a job interview my dad set up for me.
It was 7:15am, the job interview was at 7am, and I was lost. Then I realized, if I'm going to kill myself it sure as shit isn't going to be by jumping through hoops trying to get on at BUDGET-RENT-A-CAR.
I strolled in a half hour late. If scheduling their interviews at 7am is their way of weeding out the people who don't *really* want the job... BUSTED.
I would much rather be an unemployed writer on a coast. I don't know why. That's just me. The General however would never make the trip so the space/time continuum is safe. For now.
job hunting is, for me, a full-time acting job for which i am not paid, and involves regular rejection. i used to be really good at this ... but i suspect that i'm giving off the stink of indifference and no smile is bright enough or answer is smart enough to cover for it.
i'm considering moving to a part of the country where one can still buy a huge chunk of land and a house for small amounts of money (oklahoma, alabama, etc.) and setting up a commune for friends of mine who just don't fit into the work world. we'll pay the bills by selling porn on the internet. you in?
I keep thinking my indifference will translate into cool, calm, and collected in the eyes of my potential employer. That's not working, so gimme a hellz yes, I'm in.
Re: At least you're getting interviews...denverbettieSeptember 19 2004, 18:33:31 UTC
I've been surprised at how few rejection letters I've received. I think companies have given up sending them--it must cost a fortune considering how many fucking people are unemployed.
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It was 7:15am, the job interview was at 7am, and I was lost. Then I realized, if I'm going to kill myself it sure as shit isn't going to be by jumping through hoops trying to get on at BUDGET-RENT-A-CAR.
I strolled in a half hour late. If scheduling their interviews at 7am is their way of weeding out the people who don't *really* want the job... BUSTED.
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i'm considering moving to a part of the country where one can still buy a huge chunk of land and a house for small amounts of money (oklahoma, alabama, etc.) and setting up a commune for friends of mine who just don't fit into the work world. we'll pay the bills by selling porn on the internet. you in?
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We'll get there girl.
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Don't sell yourself short. There aren't many writers who crack me up as consistently as you do. Keep plugging.
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