Finally got a job interview

[N2CHX]

I posted this in Rumpus because "General Chat" is now open to the public.

Got an interview with an electronics company this afternoon. It's a really well-paying gig, like better than I did at Entercom. It requires some travel around the country and possibly the world though, so that puts me off a bit, but I really need a job, so......

Anyway, this is the first interview in like 100 resume's thrown out there. It's also the second position with this company I've applied for. The first one, they told me they never received my resume and cover letter, to which I'm kinda scratching my head, but the first time I applied I wasn't really following up because I wasn't looking very hard.

To be quite honest, I'm nervous as hell....

[PA5COR]

Jobs are not much floating around, so if you can get better pay and gett to travel... why not?
I did the same at 35 to 52, as pipefitter/TIG welder travelling all over Europe for good money.
Married, 1 kid, it all comes down to be able to pay the bills and the toys we want to have.
Then you have the choice to do that, save up for the rainy days or early retirement.

Don't be affraid for a challenge, who knows what good will come out of it ;)

[w3bny]

Deep breath kiddo... Be honest and give them your best! You will do fine. Good luck and keep us informed!

[WØTKX]

Kelli, a job like that may be a real PITA, but if it brings in the $$$ for you and your family... good gawd goferit!

And remember, it's likely to require some very sincere gamesmanship and acting skills. Please don't get mad at any stupids, and you'll do fine. You're too smart for your own good, keep a straight face and skillfully deflecting nonsense yadig? Answer open ended BS questions with a question of your own that gives the impression of agreement. Doing this in a positive and engaged happy manner disarms the crap, telling an enemy that you love them is an extreme example of the power in this. Say what you mean, rupture nobody's spleen. Why do I give you this advice?

Number one, you deserve a good job. Number two, I have similar problems in a working environment. Reptile brains that get in the way, by creating unwarranted competitiveness and pettiness that shuck profits and the very life out organizations. Even in a good group of folks, there is always one, isn't there? We have a lot in common... too damn smart for our own good. Am I wrong?

And I mean that as a friend, dammya!

I would like to find something else someday, and being blessed with a job already makes the hunt easier. Unfair, but true.
This would never work, my inclination is to go to every interview and produce this book at some point:

[N2CHX]

Jobs are not much floating around, so if you can get better pay and gett to travel... why not?
I did the same at 35 to 52, as pipefitter/TIG welder travelling all over Europe for good money.
Married, 1 kid, it all comes down to be able to pay the bills and the toys we want to have.
Then you have the choice to do that, save up for the rainy days or early retirement.

Don't be affraid for a challenge, who knows what good will come out of it ;)

Well, I have a good arrangement with my children that I don't want to ruin. But I talked to my ex this morning and we're good with changing things around so I have them when I'm home.

Deep breath kiddo... Be honest and give them your best! You will do fine. Good luck and keep us informed!

:) Thanks. I am sure going to try.

Kelli, a job like that may be a real PITA, but if it brings in the $$$ for you and your family... good gawd goferit!

And remember, it's likely to require some very sincere gamesmanship and acting skills. Please don't get mad at any stupids, and you'll do fine. You're too smart for your own good, keep a straight face and skillfully deflecting nonsense yadig? Answer open ended BS questions with a question of your own that gives the impression of agreement. Doing this in a positive and engaged happy manner disarms the crap, telling an enemy that you love them is an extreme example of the power in this. Say what you mean, rupture nobody's spleen. Why do I give you this advice?

Number one, you deserve a good job. Number two, I have similar problems in a working environment. Reptile brains that get in the way, by creating unwarranted competitiveness and pettiness that shuck profits and the very life out organizations. Even in a good group of folks, there is always one, isn't there? We have a lot in common... too damn smart for our own good. Am I wrong?

And I mean that as a friend, dammya!

I would like to find something else someday, and being blessed with a job already makes the hunt easier. Unfair, but true.
This would never work, my inclination is to go to every interview and produce this book at some point:

Well, fortunately it seems that most of this job is working alone, which I like. People do tend to annoy me. Even this kid I hired here, though I like him, is annoying. He's now either shown up late or asked me if he could come in late three times, two of which messed up my schedule. Anyway.... I'm going to try very hard just to do my job and not get too emotional over anything.

You guys rock, thank you for the encouragement!

[NQ6U]

Kelli, I understand how you feel. I've been unemployed for almost a year now and just recently, after a long talk with the XYL, I had to bite the bullet and apply for an OTR driving job with a local company. Out four days, home three, which is bad but not as bad as being out for 28 days straight like I used to do. I said I'd never go OTR again if I could help it but I never predicted I'd be out of work for so long, either. A lot of us are having to take jobs we'd rather not take right now.

[N2CHX]

Kelli, I understand how you feel. I've been unemployed for almost a year now and just recently, after a long talk with the XYL, I had to bite the bullet and apply for an OTR driving job with a local company. Out four days, home three, which is bad but not as bad as being out for 28 days straight like I used to do. I said I'd never go OTR again if I could help it but I never predicted I'd be out of work for so long, either. A lot of us are having to take jobs we'd rather not take right now.

I hear you. Kinda like this sales job. The pay sucks but it's something.

On the bright side, if I'm traveling all over the country I'll have the opportunity to meet some of you in person, I am sure. THAT I definitely look forward to.

[KC9ECI]

Good luck. If you get it and your travels bring you up this way, stop by and I'll buy you a cheap beer.

[NQ6U]

I hear you. Kinda like this sales job. The pay sucks but it's something.

On the bright side, if I'm traveling all over the country I'll have the opportunity to meet some of you in person, I am sure. THAT I definitely look forward to.

Well, if you get to San Diego, let me know! If I'm not on the road, we'll meet up for sure.

[N2CHX]

Good luck. If you get it and your travels bring you up this way, stop by and I'll buy you a cheap beer.

Well, if you get to San Diego, let me know! If I'm not on the road, we'll meet up for sure.

I definitely look forward to this possibility. I do prefer Cherry Coke/Pepsi over beer however