Well, I've been a bit lax in checking blogs lately and feel bad because you've all been so great guiding me through the past two weeks when things were really bleak. I would like to thank you for that; it was such a help to have input from different sources.
The reason that I have been behind in everything is that I've been preparing for the interview in Pittsburgh. Do you have any idea what a crazy couple of days it's been? Keep in mind that I wear hospital scrubs for work so that is really the main part of my wardrobe. Funny thing is, that is not considered appropriate interview attire; no - not even for a position in which you will be wearing the same. Of all times, I've been given extra hours at work and trying to dig through my closet and drawers (not those drawers) and packed boxes for something to wear that would fit me. I went shopping and found nothing but I do have a gorgeous pair of black pants that I've teamed with a cocoa brown silk blend twinset with a slight sheen. Very smart looking indeed. Who knew I looked that professional out of scrubs...lol?! The only problem is that the pants are a bit big (ok, more than a bit) in the waist. They have those hangy-loop-things on them so I'm considering hooking them onto my bra somehow - like hidden makeshift hillbilly girl-suspenders. Well, I don't want my pants falling off!!! Well... unless it would get me a better job offer...
Of course I have no idea what the outcome will be, and I'm okay with that. This will get me used to interviewing (nothing like diving into a huge, 800 bed hospital as your first interview in years), show me what the rest of the world does (and has to offer) outside my little corner of the world, and makes me see if I can effectively sell myself. No, not as a prostitute, but to see how well I come across and if I can convey my thoughts, knowledge, and skills with seamless effort. For those reasons alone I think this is a good thing. This just sort of came about without planning so it's not like a life-long dream is riding on this interview and I won't have a breakdown if it doesn't go well. Of course, if it does, then I might have one because I'd have some tough choices. For the moment, I'm alright with it all, we'll just see what happens.
I'm sure I'll stop in and give an update either Thursday night or Friday then I'll be off for another week starting Saturday. Play nice while I'm gone. Either that or have some good fight stories for my return! =)
14 comments:
Good luck and all that.
seems like you are drowning in your tight schedule! You know how to swim through, right!?
Gud Luck...
Knock 'em dead, Lucy, in whichever way you choose.
Ooh, merde! (French for good luck, and don't say thank you). Go get 'em and all that. :)
Good luck 2 U all the way dear. Take care and get what U want.
Cheers :)
The waiting is the hard part (sorry Tom Petty).
Once you're there, you'll knock it out of the park.
LOL at the mental image of u in your makeshift suspenders!!
Lots of luck with the interview. I've a feeling you'll be just fine.
Hurry back now, we'll be waiting with bated breath!
zikgxdk - Greek version of dancing the jig
best of luck! nothing like a twinset to make you feel good.
First off, Anne says I can't say 'TY'... so, uh, how about a general I appreciate the good thoughts to all. There, that should do! =)
In addition...
Chitty - Sounds like my tendency toward occasional violence has been coming though...lol. I might knock 'em around but I'll stop before they're dead.
Jason - yeah, I don't wait well...little bitty nerves are starting.
Terri - It's a lovely image, I assure you. And ever-so-classy. It just screams hire me!
Beelze - That twinset always comes with me. =)
Good luck friend! To quote Rob Schneider, "You can do it!" ;-)
And I suppose since your pants are now big, you've been losing weight? :-)
What will be, will be, but I still hope it all works out for the best.
You're right, it is odd that you have to dress up for an interview, which is often inappropriate for the job...ah the hoops we jump through. It's all a little ridiculous, isn't it?
Best wishes to you! I am confident that you will be great!
Banzai - You are sooo lucky that I didn't think of Rob Schneider saying 'You can do it' DURING the interview because I kept thinking it (in that voice)all the way TO it! =) (And yes, indeed I have been shrinking. The pants did stay up though.)
Kyknoord - You know, you are about 100000% right. And since I sure as hell don't know what the best is, I hope someone is looking out for me. Maybe Rob Schneider...
Jay - We jump through hoops... they give us money. They say it's supposed to even out. In a way, it was nice to see myself dressed up.
Goddess - The confidence is much appreciated; I'd even settle for 'really, really good' if 'great' is taken... =)
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