Sigh

[przed]

So, it's been a crazy day.

Did one interview, for job requiring stupid amounts of travel. Am pretty much thinking it's a bad idea to proceed to the next round of interviews.

Did second face-to-face interview for a job writing technical papers on risk management for a bank. On the plus side, I'd be working very closely with a good friend from uni. On the minus side, the document they gave me to critique as part of the interview made me lose the will to live. I somehow don't think I'd be happy doing this one. (Went out for coffee with the friend who recommended me, and he says my writing samples are far and away the best they've seen, and he's convinced I can do the job, but still...)

Talked to mom this evening. All is not well. She woke up with her foot quite bruised, and it looks like she'll be going to see the surgeon tomorrow afternoon. (One of my oldest friends, who happens to be a nurse, talked to her today, and convinced her that yes, she should "bother" the surgeon and go see him.) At the Sweetie's urging, I think I'll be making a flying trip up north to make sure I get the full scoop on what's going on.

Agenda for the rest of the evening:

Create application packages for the four jobs I was going to work on tomorrow

Finally set up the shiny new laptop that is still sitting, neglected, in its box

Pack

Comments

[ancastar.livejournal.com]

Here's an idea--could you do some contract writing/editing for the bank to gauge whether you would indeed want to jump from a very tall building if you were to do that work full-time? It would allow you to bring in some dough and add some credits to your resume.

Sorry to hear about your mom! Sounds like she shouldn't have been doing the dishes after all!!

Take care, hon.

[przed.livejournal.com]

The position is just a 6 month contract, so it's not like it would be forever.

The one potentially good thing to come out of it would be getting my foot in the door. The bank has a monster technical training organization that would be more my cuppa, and it would no doubt be easier to get in if I'd already had a successful stint in the organization. But is that worth six months of stress and misery, is the question.

I'm going to try and get to your vid tonight. At the very least, I'll load it on my laptop or iPod so I can bring it with me.

[draycevixen.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry that the job interviews aren't going that well... although, on the bright side it *has* to be a very good sign to be wanted this way and to hear that your writing samples were by far the best. ♥

Many things can be endured if you know it's only six months but do you really need to be "enduring" anything quite yet? Sorry, I'm getting a lot of practice right now talking the OH down off the "panic ledge" as we're still quite a way away from him having to take just anything.

I'm sorry to hear about your mum's foot and hope all will be well. Safe trip. ♥

[przed.livejournal.com]

I am heartened that I'm getting interviews based primarily on my resume, and that the one time I was there because of a recommendation, my stuff was well-regarded. But what I wouldn't give for a firm offer of a local job that looked cool.

And no, we're far from the stage where I need to endure anything. I can sympathize with the OH's panic ledge moments, though. There are times when I feel like running through the streets, yelling "I just want a job, man!" Then I take a deep breath and the moment passes.

I've got my fingers crossed about mom's foot. The plan is to call her and let her know I'm coming tomorrow morning. If I tell her tonight, she'll just worry about me. ::headdesk::

[sooguy.livejournal.com]

Drive safe on your way North. Hope everything is fine with your mom.

That sucks about the job interviews. At least the one job is only 6 months, but like you pointed out that is more than enough to make you miserable.

Take care.

[przed.livejournal.com]

The momster is fine. Apparently it was the leftover blood from the operation that drained into her foot. Ick, but at least it's nothing serious. Just slightly scary.

I officially withdrew from both jobs this morning. And immediately felt better.

[miwahni.livejournal.com]

Dilemma: accept life-sucking parasite job if offered, or keep looking? That's gonna be a hard one to answer, especially if vampire job could lead to Bigger and Better.
Take care on your trip, and I do hope your mum is recovering okay.

[przed.livejournal.com]

Ultimately I went for keep looking. I feel better already.

And the mom is doing well. Yay!

[nakeisha.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear about your mom's foot. I do hope all will be well and it's just a case of her being 'silly' and overdoing it and with rest it'll be fine.

As for the jobs, it is good they think your writing samples are so good.

*Good vibes for the trip and for your mom*

[przed.livejournal.com]

Mom is fine. The surgeon saw her today, and it was just the leftover blood from the surgery draining into her foot. Alarming to look at, but not dangerous. Thanks for the good vibes.

[nakeisha.livejournal.com]

That's really good to hear.

I am glad.

[gina-stormgrant.livejournal.com]

Keep an eye on the CTC website. There are some openings coming up that might suit you.

http://corp.canadiantire.ca/EN/Careers/OurCompany/Pages/CorporateOffice.aspx

[przed.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I'll make a point of checking this regularly. (I'm going into hardcore organized mode for the job search. Don is just shaking his head, going "I'd never have thought of doing that.")

[the-cornettist.livejournal.com]

Gosh, what a rough ride you're having *hugs*

6 months isn't a long time, especially if you think it will be worth it for that foot in the door, and it's wonderful that they say your writing samples were the best by far that they've seen. On the other hand, I don't think you can beat good old gut instinct. And you say there's another four potentials waiting in the wings? I'm sure the perfect job for you is out there somewhere, but what a tricky situation - best of luck working out the right path for you to go down.

Good luck with your mom *sends healing vibes her way*

[przed.livejournal.com]

It's been a better day today. I pulled out of the running of both the questionable jobs, and immediately felt a ton less stressed. And the surgeon assured us that mom is doing fine. Yay all round.

[the-cornettist.livejournal.com]

YAY! indeed XD