Adventures In Interviewing and Other Stuff No One Cares About...

So, I'm trying to find a new job.  To be honest, I'm smart, witty, experienced, and a hard-worker.  But, can I tell you that the job market isn't what it used to be.  In fact, when I actually sat down and thought about it, I realized that the last time I had to interview for a job that wasn't simply a formality was 1985.    When I put this into thought the other day it really threw me off-kilter and I panicked for just a moment.

Today was my third interview and yowza it was not at all what I expected and definitely not a place where I would ever consider actually working.  Let me start by saying that they initially handled themselves in quite a professional manner, but they lied.  They sent me an e-mail asking me to be certain to dress in business professional attire, they did not present themselves in business professional attire.  Have you ever walked into a place and every fiber of your being just told you to run?  Well, I didn't listen to my gut and I stayed.  I stayed in the lime green office with club music blaring loudly while the chipper, punky brewster looking receptionist/interviewing person greeted me in her hyper (bordering on spastic) persona.  The girl spoke so quickly I had to take a moment after processing what she said just so I could decipher it.  Words blended into sentences and sentences into paragraphs.  It was like watching a live infomercial presented by an auctioneer.  And no, although I wish I was, I am not exaggerating.

If this is what is out there for jobs or careers, then I am afraid.  Afraid not only for myself, but for the many other people out there searching for a job.

I am not giving up hope or the fight, but I am approaching it with a new and different attitude.  I'm going to be more selective.  More cautious.

So, fingers crossed that the interviewing process begins to go a little bit smoother and that I actually find a job that is a good fit for me.  Between now and then, I have to survive Prom and the 4th grade State Fair, plan and prepare and host the 4th grade picnic, go on a field trip, gear up for the summer and cheerleading and whatever else may be thrown my way between now and then.  I'm doing my best to not be anxious or full of worry and have faith that God is in control of everything and it will all work out, but can I just be honest and say that it is not easy.  I really want to know that everything will be okay and I would like to know the plan.  Doubtful that it will happen that way, but I'm putting it out there.