So far the job hunt is 2:1, in favor of me. The technical writing position at f5 didn't come through, despite a personal reference. It's unfortunate in that they have good benefits and good pay, but fortunate in that I might have been bored spitless. I don't have the XML conversion experience and solid "tech writing" background that they want, so I'm not even insulted.
On the other hand, I was called twice today regarding magazine work. I'm interviewing with a local outdoors magazine on Monday. And that's not all... one of the five mags to which I mailed a packet (containing a cover letter, resume, two letters of reference, and work samples) YESTERDAY called me TODAY to interview TOMORROW. It's a kitchy weekly mag, and that's all I'm saying. I don't want to reveal the names of my potential employers, since I don't want to get dooced in the future.
I'll say that I'm reluctantly optimistic. I interview well. Very well, in fact... I've never not been offered a job for which I've interviewed, knock on wood. But I won't get cocky. I'm just happy to have gained some affirmation from the great big world out there, considering that earlier today I spent half an hour sobbing over my steering wheel at the hopelessness of life. >_<
J and I signed the lease for our new apartment today. Our friend Nerdy says that the outside looks like a hotel. I think it looks like a cake, so I call it Cake House. Kinda southwesty. I prefer the "I'm rich and own a townhome" exterior, but I can't complain... it has massive square footage and track lighting. Boo yeah.
It's funny how sometimes things come together all at once.
Posted on October 19, 2005 @ 9:56 PM | 2 comments
On the other hand, I was called twice today regarding magazine work. I'm interviewing with a local outdoors magazine on Monday. And that's not all... one of the five mags to which I mailed a packet (containing a cover letter, resume, two letters of reference, and work samples) YESTERDAY called me TODAY to interview TOMORROW. It's a kitchy weekly mag, and that's all I'm saying. I don't want to reveal the names of my potential employers, since I don't want to get dooced in the future.
I'll say that I'm reluctantly optimistic. I interview well. Very well, in fact... I've never not been offered a job for which I've interviewed, knock on wood. But I won't get cocky. I'm just happy to have gained some affirmation from the great big world out there, considering that earlier today I spent half an hour sobbing over my steering wheel at the hopelessness of life. >_<
J and I signed the lease for our new apartment today. Our friend Nerdy says that the outside looks like a hotel. I think it looks like a cake, so I call it Cake House. Kinda southwesty. I prefer the "I'm rich and own a townhome" exterior, but I can't complain... it has massive square footage and track lighting. Boo yeah.
It's funny how sometimes things come together all at once.
Posted on October 19, 2005 @ 9:56 PM | 2 comments
Comments:
Things are looking up! Only a small amount of time lies between you and the great wide world of overwork and late nights-- I know you'll be awesome at it.
I won't give premature congratulations, only wish your brilliant badass self luck in your upcoming interviews.
By 
inkandpen, at
6:30 AM, October 20, 2005
Luck luck, KK!
By Waterseek, at
11:47 AM, October 20, 2005
