Don’t get your hopes up or anything, but I have a job interview today. Okay, you know what? Do. Do go right ahead and get your hopes up if you’re so inclined, and wish and hope and pray (if that is something you do) that I knock their argyle socks right the hell off (for some reason, I like to imagine that men in positions of power wear argyle. And elbow patches on their sports coats. Like my dad did to church when I was a kid). Baby needs this job.
For extra added Wow Power, my ex-boss wrote me a stellar letter of recommendation, and I have a few on file from previous jobs. But because I am who I am, I’ve been fighting the temptation to take Brandon up on his very kind offer to vouch for my… awesomeness,
“If you ever need a spectacular – albeit fake – reference, I am willing to sign my name to the document attesting to your prowess as Vice President of Brings Awesome to the Table.”
Pretty sure I’d be hired on the spot with an additional week of vacation. And a company car.
Good luck to you today!!
I know how the job hunt can be, good luck, I’m sending happy job vibes your way!
Be positive Heather! Positive!
Best of luck, Fish!
good luck, fish! you got this!
good luck….keep us updated. Its good to hear hope in such crappy times. You’ll do great.
Well, I can vouch for your awesomeness even as a total stranger, because, WOW, speedy! with the interview already. Way to go! My job search has been…slower. Good luck! But you won’t need it. You’ve got mad skillz.
YES! My hopes are UP! Lots of luck =)
Vice President of Brings Awesome to the Table = awesome x 10.
Good Luck!
Good luck to you! I’m sending some Ganesha (remover of obstables) love to you as well.
Fish,
This is gonna sound cheesy – but whatever. Your post today was inspirational. I’m sitting here for the last 8 months trying to get the will to apply for a new job and here you are having an interview in one week. I get that the situations are different since I’m not unemployed, but still. Great job! Good things are coming your way.
But does your milkshake bring boys to the yard?
Good luck!
I’m sure your awesomeness will shine through with or without a “recommendation”.
Keep positive… let’s see what happens.
my out of work hubby just landed a job last night, so here’s hoping the get a job vibes are finally flowing for all!
Good luck Fish! I’m keeping my fingers crossed!
Fingers crossed!
Brandon? As in thepenismightier Brandon? Nice.
Way to go Fish! Knock those socks right off them! (asks the interview People* to pass on as much sock-knocking power as possible)
* whoever watches over us to help good things happen and bad things not – they were obviously on coffee break when you lost your job
Just in case, what are you going to do if you don’t get it? And, what’s the first thing you’re going to do when you do?
Good luck! I’m not usually an active participant in blogging but you deserve some positive energy…your blog has made me laugh on sucky days and be grateful for my job. Hopefully you will be blogging that you have a great, fabulous job soon!
I can relate to your laid-off drama. I’ve been laid off a few times in the past few years, the last time it was because I questioned a new boss who ended up getting canned six months later but not without canning me first. I was psyched because the place had already been going to hell. I didn’t want any of the blood on my hands so I’m glad.
Still, difficult when it’s a job you love. I loved my old job until all hell broke loose. Today, I had a phone interview for an interesting job. But for me to get the job I have to jump through a non-paid writing assignment hoop. If they like that, they’ll ask me for a face-to-face interview and if I pass that, I get two more interviews. Oh boy!!! I’m psyched.
Now, if I take another job over them, I hope they understand. Jesus, we’re not circus animals out to jump through hoops of less qualified people. No joke. The guy I’d be working under is 13 years younger than I am. I did my research. Whatever.
People like you and I should be running the world. But many times that’s just not the case. Alas. Good luck though!
Break a leg, Fish! Hope ya get it.
that’s great news. good luck fish.
the fact that you kept yourself together with goals and all is already paying off… and will make you shine on this interview.. I’ve got my hopes way up for ya hon.. now go out and knock those argyles right off of them!
Keeping you in my prayers Heather. I am waiting with bated breath to see an entry that says “I got a job!”.
Hoooooray! Good luck, Heather. You know that you will be an asset to any work place. Here’s hoping that this is the place for you. Keep us updated.
I’m rooting for you! A job interview is the 1st step… you’ve got a foot in the door.
Good luck! You’ll do great. I just landed another job yesterday(woot! I’m also in TX and the market here is tight). Now I can quite my crummy PR/24-hour on call job. yea!
I am always so impressed with how you handle yourself in difficult situations, good luck!
You and your awesomeness are in my thoughts Heather.
Good luck on the job! I definitely have my hopes up. I love argyle socks on hot guys!
Woohoo! Tear it up. Shred it up. Jillian Michae’s it up.
Then share all the details
Go get ‘em tigress. Grrrrreat.
ohhhh, Fish–I was MIA for a couple weeks–I just caught up with your news. I’m so sorry to hear it, but glad that it hasn’t gotten the best of you. I’ve got my fingers crossed and Daeume gedruckt** for you!
**The German equivalent of crossing fingers: basically tucking your thumbs inside your fists. I’m sure it’s the same sentiment to the universe, but what the hey, we’ll cover all the bases since it’s possible to do both at the same time.