Yep! Finally. After 5 months of resume submissions, I got my very first phone call today. The lady on the phone wanted to ask me some questions. Was this a good time? It was 2 minutes until the end of my lunch and I was washing my hand in the restroom before I went back, but sure it was! This position is 9-4 with an hour lunch and paid 10 bucks. Was I still okay with it? It's not worth my time, but Yes! Would I be able to immediately start or would I need a two weeks notice? Well, I commit to this job for this week; so the interview would have to happen next week... and I also need to buy some work-attire since my work-wardrobe only lasts me for a week, with repeating... I'd need two weeks notice for the temp agencies.
Then, the happy mood in the air disappeared: "Sorry we need someone to start immediately."
I know what you're thinking. Stop it, right there! Yes, I did change my mind after I hung up the phone. No, I couldn't call back because it was from an unknown number. And yes, I know I can/should ditch a temp job in the middle for a permanent one. But too late. At least, I must've showed them some work ethics, that I am loyal and keep my promises...
Immediately after I realized that I f***ed up my first and perhaps only chance of getting a stable job this year, my mood immediately took a negative turn. People at the place I work must've noticed.
After I mourned the passing of my only chance to a premanent job, I realized, I'd bitch about the pay and the short hours anyways. I have a master's. It is rude to even ask me if I'm interested. Truthfully, no, I am not. I am just interested in the idea of a permanent job because temping makes me feel like a loser.
But oh well. Here's the lesson I learned: When it's an unknown number, let them leave you a voicemail!
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