The interview went as well as could be expected. I feel confident about the entire hour I spent on the Gonzaga campus today.
Now it's just a waiting game.
God, I hope they call back and ask me to take the position!!!!
AND...KC got the job he interviewed for!!! Yay!
Monday, August 25, 2008
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Job Interview of a Lifetime
I got a call out of the blue today...it was Gonzaga University (here in WA) requesting an interview with me for next Monday.
And, let me tell you folks, it's any new college grad's dream job.
Well...kind of.
It would be a LOT of work, but it would give me a busy and fulfilling role with the university. I'd get to multitask and work with people...and those are both things I need in a job.
But, I have to admit, the paycheck it will give me clinches the deal---to say the least this private university pays its employees well. This position is fairly complicated and important and would require a lot from me...and it shows in the salary. I would be more than comfortable financially.
Now, I have to prepare for the interview by researching the university a bit more. KC and I drove to the campus today and it's very unique: think SHC nestled in the heart of a busy downtown, complete with 1880 buildings and much more. I was really impressed with how eclectic the campus is overall. It's made up of several historic homes (probably dozens), as well as the large regularly-found campus buildings, so it is a bit odd in physical makeup. That only makes me like it more.
Anyway...wish me luck! If I land this job I'll be both the happiest and most terrified person on the planet.
But, I suppose, that fits in with the theme of life over the last couple of weeks.
And, let me tell you folks, it's any new college grad's dream job.
Well...kind of.
It would be a LOT of work, but it would give me a busy and fulfilling role with the university. I'd get to multitask and work with people...and those are both things I need in a job.
But, I have to admit, the paycheck it will give me clinches the deal---to say the least this private university pays its employees well. This position is fairly complicated and important and would require a lot from me...and it shows in the salary. I would be more than comfortable financially.
Now, I have to prepare for the interview by researching the university a bit more. KC and I drove to the campus today and it's very unique: think SHC nestled in the heart of a busy downtown, complete with 1880 buildings and much more. I was really impressed with how eclectic the campus is overall. It's made up of several historic homes (probably dozens), as well as the large regularly-found campus buildings, so it is a bit odd in physical makeup. That only makes me like it more.
Anyway...wish me luck! If I land this job I'll be both the happiest and most terrified person on the planet.
But, I suppose, that fits in with the theme of life over the last couple of weeks.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Spokane, Washington
It took a couple of weeks of planning and quite a bit of courage...not to mention nearly a week of driving...but KC and I are back in Spokane.
With the college degree finally done I have begun looking for work here. It's a tough job to find a job, too. It's all about who you know and I don't know anyone here. I've been applying for every advertised job and will probably sink to applying at the mall before it is all said and done.
We came back for several reasons--to pack up his house which, we think, has sold, and to find new jobs for both of us. Mostly, I think it's good we came back so KC can see his son again. M is such a great kid.
But things are precarious right now. We have very little money and are living mostly on credit. It's not financially sound but the job market for KC is much better here (and wages higher than in AL) and I hope for me, too.
But, there is hope. Lots of it. With the house packed up and jobs under our belts (KC already has an interview lined up and we're crossing our fingers he lands that job) we plan to rent an apartment for now and just pay down some of our debt. After all the debt is taken care of....we'll go from there. New house maybe? Who knows.
It's a crazy move...maybe a desperate one, too. But, it's done and so far Spokane has given me much more hope than Mobile.
Here's hoping it works out somehow. With the love of my life at my side, I am more excited than terrified.
And, that's a wonderful feeling.
With the college degree finally done I have begun looking for work here. It's a tough job to find a job, too. It's all about who you know and I don't know anyone here. I've been applying for every advertised job and will probably sink to applying at the mall before it is all said and done.
We came back for several reasons--to pack up his house which, we think, has sold, and to find new jobs for both of us. Mostly, I think it's good we came back so KC can see his son again. M is such a great kid.
But things are precarious right now. We have very little money and are living mostly on credit. It's not financially sound but the job market for KC is much better here (and wages higher than in AL) and I hope for me, too.
But, there is hope. Lots of it. With the house packed up and jobs under our belts (KC already has an interview lined up and we're crossing our fingers he lands that job) we plan to rent an apartment for now and just pay down some of our debt. After all the debt is taken care of....we'll go from there. New house maybe? Who knows.
It's a crazy move...maybe a desperate one, too. But, it's done and so far Spokane has given me much more hope than Mobile.
Here's hoping it works out somehow. With the love of my life at my side, I am more excited than terrified.
And, that's a wonderful feeling.
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