Mood: Ecstatic
Andrew called this morning to extend an offer. I negotiation a little and he accepted. I can't believe I am finally leaving this place. WOW. I have wanted this so badly and here it is, all mine. I couldn't be happier. So excited about the new job. I can take a couple of weeks off since I don't start until January. They're sending me for 3 weeks training in Toronto. I've been there once, and it was nice. This has to be the best day of this year...second to my engagement.
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Almost There
Mood: Thrilled
Okay...it turned out I was worried about nothing. They finally called back and said they had to schedule a couple more interviews. So, I had another phone interview and then one in person. I guess it went well since the recruiter called me today to tell me that all they need to do is get approvals and check my references! He told me that everyone I spoke with only had good things to say. I could have a new job soon. The chicken hasn't hatched yet, so I'll hold off on the celebrating. A part of me still worry that something might go wrong between now and before the ink dries.
I'm just thrilled that the interview process has progressed to this point and I may finally be able to escape this horrid company. Don't get me wrong, I am forever grateful that they have given me all the opportunities that they did and made me who I am today. Sure, there were rough patches on the way, but I have learned a lot. I am very excited about this new job opportunity and think that I will really enjoy the job. This is exactly what I have been looking for and I hope that I'll have the chance to prove myself.
My fingers hurt from being crossed...
Okay...it turned out I was worried about nothing. They finally called back and said they had to schedule a couple more interviews. So, I had another phone interview and then one in person. I guess it went well since the recruiter called me today to tell me that all they need to do is get approvals and check my references! He told me that everyone I spoke with only had good things to say. I could have a new job soon. The chicken hasn't hatched yet, so I'll hold off on the celebrating. A part of me still worry that something might go wrong between now and before the ink dries.
I'm just thrilled that the interview process has progressed to this point and I may finally be able to escape this horrid company. Don't get me wrong, I am forever grateful that they have given me all the opportunities that they did and made me who I am today. Sure, there were rough patches on the way, but I have learned a lot. I am very excited about this new job opportunity and think that I will really enjoy the job. This is exactly what I have been looking for and I hope that I'll have the chance to prove myself.
My fingers hurt from being crossed...
Thursday, November 10, 2005
A Tribute to Gummy
Mood: Melancholy
It's been about 3 weeks since Gummy, our 15 year old Siamese cat, ran away. My brother had left the garage door opened and Gummy must have made his escape then. He always did liked the outdoors. I drove around looking for him to no avail. I contacted the PD to report him missing but never got a call about someone finding him. Joe was away on business, but he was sad to learn the news. After all, they have been together for a while. I hope someone found Gummy and took him in. He's such a sweet nice cat.
I must admit, I wasn't completely all together sad. I feel guilty for not missing him as much as I should. He was old and snotty and threw up often. I guess I don't miss cleaning the mess. He used to sleep with me all the time at night, and I do miss that. My mom cried when she found out he was gone. I think she was stressed out about other things, too.
Well, here's to the sweetest cat in the world, hope you're okay buddy.
It's been about 3 weeks since Gummy, our 15 year old Siamese cat, ran away. My brother had left the garage door opened and Gummy must have made his escape then. He always did liked the outdoors. I drove around looking for him to no avail. I contacted the PD to report him missing but never got a call about someone finding him. Joe was away on business, but he was sad to learn the news. After all, they have been together for a while. I hope someone found Gummy and took him in. He's such a sweet nice cat.
I must admit, I wasn't completely all together sad. I feel guilty for not missing him as much as I should. He was old and snotty and threw up often. I guess I don't miss cleaning the mess. He used to sleep with me all the time at night, and I do miss that. My mom cried when she found out he was gone. I think she was stressed out about other things, too.
Well, here's to the sweetest cat in the world, hope you're okay buddy.
Wednesday, November 9, 2005
No Calls
Mood: Distressed
Why haven't they called? I know it takes time to make a decision and it's only been a day or so. But still. I wish they'd call me to tell me one way or another, I just want to know so I could stop waiting. I have crazy dreams about hearing back about the job offer, if I was lucky enough to fall asleep. Two restless nights in a row and I have to get up at 5AM every morning. I guess the thought of staying at my current job just depresses me so much. If I knew that they're not going to hire me, then I can start working on my next prospect. But here I am, obsessed over a the phone and driving myself nuts. I'm not slightly motivated to do any work at my desk. I keep replaying my interviews over in my head and my self-doubt is growing by the minute. Where the heck is the stop button?
Why haven't they called? I know it takes time to make a decision and it's only been a day or so. But still. I wish they'd call me to tell me one way or another, I just want to know so I could stop waiting. I have crazy dreams about hearing back about the job offer, if I was lucky enough to fall asleep. Two restless nights in a row and I have to get up at 5AM every morning. I guess the thought of staying at my current job just depresses me so much. If I knew that they're not going to hire me, then I can start working on my next prospect. But here I am, obsessed over a the phone and driving myself nuts. I'm not slightly motivated to do any work at my desk. I keep replaying my interviews over in my head and my self-doubt is growing by the minute. Where the heck is the stop button?
Monday, November 7, 2005
Didn't Get the Job I Applied For
Mood: Hopeful
BUT...they said they have another role in mind for me. I was disappointed, but happy at the same time. Sure, I didn't get the job I wanted, but they are still giving me another chance and that's all I could hope for.
Had my third interview with them today. It's for the functional consultant role, which is very similar to the T.C. role, but just not as technical. I actually had considered both roles in the beginning, so this is working out well. The phone interview lasted 1/2 hour today and the sr. functional consultant seemed to have liked my answers. I studied db stuff and he didn't ask my anything technical at all. It was mainly situational and project questions. I was nervous again and felt like I couldn't complete a sentence. Hopefully whatever I said made sense. I'm still keeping my fingers crossed. I'm not sure if they will still have me for another face to face interview, or just make their decision based on the 3 that I've had. I'm hoping for the latter since I feel like I don't have much time before I have to make a decision about transferring to another internal project. Let the waiting continue...
After the interview, I went to have my teeth cleaned and got my roots done. I'm made pretty good use of my day off. I even won a poker tournament online today. It's for play money (too chicken to play for real) and I finished first out of 45. I've been playing a lot of poker online lately, which takes up a lot of time. It's fun, though, and I'm sure I'll get bored of it soon.
BUT...they said they have another role in mind for me. I was disappointed, but happy at the same time. Sure, I didn't get the job I wanted, but they are still giving me another chance and that's all I could hope for.
Had my third interview with them today. It's for the functional consultant role, which is very similar to the T.C. role, but just not as technical. I actually had considered both roles in the beginning, so this is working out well. The phone interview lasted 1/2 hour today and the sr. functional consultant seemed to have liked my answers. I studied db stuff and he didn't ask my anything technical at all. It was mainly situational and project questions. I was nervous again and felt like I couldn't complete a sentence. Hopefully whatever I said made sense. I'm still keeping my fingers crossed. I'm not sure if they will still have me for another face to face interview, or just make their decision based on the 3 that I've had. I'm hoping for the latter since I feel like I don't have much time before I have to make a decision about transferring to another internal project. Let the waiting continue...
After the interview, I went to have my teeth cleaned and got my roots done. I'm made pretty good use of my day off. I even won a poker tournament online today. It's for play money (too chicken to play for real) and I finished first out of 45. I've been playing a lot of poker online lately, which takes up a lot of time. It's fun, though, and I'm sure I'll get bored of it soon.
Tuesday, November 1, 2005
Keeping My Fingers Crossed
Mood: Relieved
Well, had my face to face interview today. I drove out to Oakbrook with The Killers Mr. Brightside blaring from the car stereo. The reception went to inform my interviewer of my arrival as I sat in the waiting area. I was so nervous that my hand was shaking when I was trying to drink a cup of water. Fortunately, no one was around and I quickly disposed of the cup.
It was supposed to be with 4 people, but 2 of them were out sick. The interview lasted for almost 2 hours, which could be a good sign. The PM (project manager) I spoke with first was really nice and had a lot of good information. The second person was a young Asian guy on the quiet side and was difficult to read. He was a lead technical consultant and didn't have too many questions to ask. Unfortunately, I couldn't answer the few that he DID ask. Something about object swapping in a method and the advantages of indexing the foreign key.
I sure didn't hit a home run, but I still cling on to a little hope that they will call me back. Of course, I don't want to set myself up for a disappointment, so I really am not expecting a call. On the inside, I am hoping every minute my phone would ring and it would be them, but I try to suppress that as much as I can. Sometimes you just have to accept defeat and move on.
Well, had my face to face interview today. I drove out to Oakbrook with The Killers Mr. Brightside blaring from the car stereo. The reception went to inform my interviewer of my arrival as I sat in the waiting area. I was so nervous that my hand was shaking when I was trying to drink a cup of water. Fortunately, no one was around and I quickly disposed of the cup.
It was supposed to be with 4 people, but 2 of them were out sick. The interview lasted for almost 2 hours, which could be a good sign. The PM (project manager) I spoke with first was really nice and had a lot of good information. The second person was a young Asian guy on the quiet side and was difficult to read. He was a lead technical consultant and didn't have too many questions to ask. Unfortunately, I couldn't answer the few that he DID ask. Something about object swapping in a method and the advantages of indexing the foreign key.
I sure didn't hit a home run, but I still cling on to a little hope that they will call me back. Of course, I don't want to set myself up for a disappointment, so I really am not expecting a call. On the inside, I am hoping every minute my phone would ring and it would be them, but I try to suppress that as much as I can. Sometimes you just have to accept defeat and move on.
Sunday, October 23, 2005
Lost My Wisdom...
Mood: Mellow
...teeth that is. FINALLY got my wisdom teeth pulled out. The doctor didn't put me under because he said it's not something they do that their office. I was disappointed since I hear that's the best part. I had to stay awake through all the yanking and pulling and stabbing. All in all, it wasn't too bad. He numbed me up pretty well and I felt really light headed from all the anesthetics. I only have 3 wisdom teeth, but decided to have only 2 pulled. I'm glad I went with that choice since I was able to chew on the right side of my mouth. I don't know what I would do if I had gotten both sides done. It would have been miserable.
My gums were bleeding for a good long time. I think it finally slowed down and stopped after 8 hours. I really thought they had a more sophisticated way of pulling teeth these days, but the doctor literally PULLED my teeth out. It felt like pliers were pulling and tugging on my teeth until it finally gave way and came loose. Isn't there an easier way? Just the thought of it makes me queasy. I had to go to a happy place until the teeth came out. The procedure when quicker than I thought. The longest part was waiting for the Novocain to take affect. I was pretty hungry by the time I got out of the dental office. All I had was a bowl of cereal and it was lunch time when I got done. I couldn't really eat because of the bleeding, but I managed to suck down a medium strawberry milkshake from McDonald's. I didn't want to take the Hydrocodine (generic for Vicodine) on an empty stomach. He also gave me Penicillin to take for the week. The drugs made me feel out of it, which was fine considering the circumstances.
Amazingly, I was able to go over to my friend's BBQ that night and hang out. I was also able to eat a decent meal!
...teeth that is. FINALLY got my wisdom teeth pulled out. The doctor didn't put me under because he said it's not something they do that their office. I was disappointed since I hear that's the best part. I had to stay awake through all the yanking and pulling and stabbing. All in all, it wasn't too bad. He numbed me up pretty well and I felt really light headed from all the anesthetics. I only have 3 wisdom teeth, but decided to have only 2 pulled. I'm glad I went with that choice since I was able to chew on the right side of my mouth. I don't know what I would do if I had gotten both sides done. It would have been miserable.
My gums were bleeding for a good long time. I think it finally slowed down and stopped after 8 hours. I really thought they had a more sophisticated way of pulling teeth these days, but the doctor literally PULLED my teeth out. It felt like pliers were pulling and tugging on my teeth until it finally gave way and came loose. Isn't there an easier way? Just the thought of it makes me queasy. I had to go to a happy place until the teeth came out. The procedure when quicker than I thought. The longest part was waiting for the Novocain to take affect. I was pretty hungry by the time I got out of the dental office. All I had was a bowl of cereal and it was lunch time when I got done. I couldn't really eat because of the bleeding, but I managed to suck down a medium strawberry milkshake from McDonald's. I didn't want to take the Hydrocodine (generic for Vicodine) on an empty stomach. He also gave me Penicillin to take for the week. The drugs made me feel out of it, which was fine considering the circumstances.
Amazingly, I was able to go over to my friend's BBQ that night and hang out. I was also able to eat a decent meal!
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
A New Hope
Mood: Giddy
They called back!! I'm getting a second interview!!! I was in shock that they had called me back to schedule another interview. This is very exciting and I'll have to start studying again. This interview is with 4 different people, including the regional VP and will be over 2 hours.
Wish me luck!!
They called back!! I'm getting a second interview!!! I was in shock that they had called me back to schedule another interview. This is very exciting and I'll have to start studying again. This interview is with 4 different people, including the regional VP and will be over 2 hours.
Wish me luck!!
Thursday, October 13, 2005
Job Hunting
Mood: Depressed
Who knew job hunting could be so depressing. I had an interview for a technical consultant position this past Tuesday and it went as well as it could...which isn't very well because I'm not very technical. Doing production support has a way of deteriorating one's technical capabilities. I studied all weekend and tried as best I could for this interview. It's just so depressing to think about how my current job has not prepared me to do any job outside this company. I so desperately want out right now. One of my coworker handed in her 2 weeks notice this week. How I envy her. I'm happy for her but at the same time resentful for the fact that I was more capable than her at this job and yet she was able to escape before I can.
What's wrong with me? I worked hard and proved myself to everyone in this company, and yet I am stuck being over worked and under paid. It's times like these that make me doubt my abilities. As much as I want to wallow in this state of self pity, I need to focus my energy on getting a new job. If the slackers in here can get a job, someone is bound to give me a chance.
Who knew job hunting could be so depressing. I had an interview for a technical consultant position this past Tuesday and it went as well as it could...which isn't very well because I'm not very technical. Doing production support has a way of deteriorating one's technical capabilities. I studied all weekend and tried as best I could for this interview. It's just so depressing to think about how my current job has not prepared me to do any job outside this company. I so desperately want out right now. One of my coworker handed in her 2 weeks notice this week. How I envy her. I'm happy for her but at the same time resentful for the fact that I was more capable than her at this job and yet she was able to escape before I can.
What's wrong with me? I worked hard and proved myself to everyone in this company, and yet I am stuck being over worked and under paid. It's times like these that make me doubt my abilities. As much as I want to wallow in this state of self pity, I need to focus my energy on getting a new job. If the slackers in here can get a job, someone is bound to give me a chance.
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
Job Fair
Mood: Exhausted
I've been meaning to go to a job fair our company hosts for the past 5 years, but never got the opportunity to go until now. Anything to get out of the daily grind at the office is welcome. I was hoping it would be at NIU, but it didn't make the list.
I ended up going to U of I today and shared a ride with Bryce. I have only met him once before at the office, so we were practically strangers. I was hoping to catch a ride down with someone else, but nobody volunteered their ride. When Bryce replied saying he would share a ride, I thought maybe he would drive. Turned out that he doesn't even have a car, so I ended up picking him up from the city and doing the 2 hour drive to Urbana. So much for sleeping in the car. It was an hour into the city, so it's really a 3 hour drive.
To top it off, my bra decided to play a practical joke on me and undid itself while I was driving with Bryce in the car. There was no discrete way for me to redo it. Bra, that was not funny. I'm sure it wasn't noticeable to the outside world, but I felt like I was topless! Ladies, you can imagine how uncomfortable that might be. I waited until I got to my destination and ran to the bathroom to fix the problem. I was soooo tired by the end of the day, but I enjoyed it. Bryce was good company in the car and we chit chatted every now and then. He's new to the company, just a youngin' full of hopes and dreams.
I felt guilty talking to the students at the job fair since I have lost all enthusiasm for my company and can't fathom any of these bright young kids wanting to work for us. I did my best to give the underdogs (the socially awkward ones) a chance for an interviews. Really, they all seemed talented and smart. I'm sure they'll find better companies to work for.
I've been meaning to go to a job fair our company hosts for the past 5 years, but never got the opportunity to go until now. Anything to get out of the daily grind at the office is welcome. I was hoping it would be at NIU, but it didn't make the list.
I ended up going to U of I today and shared a ride with Bryce. I have only met him once before at the office, so we were practically strangers. I was hoping to catch a ride down with someone else, but nobody volunteered their ride. When Bryce replied saying he would share a ride, I thought maybe he would drive. Turned out that he doesn't even have a car, so I ended up picking him up from the city and doing the 2 hour drive to Urbana. So much for sleeping in the car. It was an hour into the city, so it's really a 3 hour drive.
To top it off, my bra decided to play a practical joke on me and undid itself while I was driving with Bryce in the car. There was no discrete way for me to redo it. Bra, that was not funny. I'm sure it wasn't noticeable to the outside world, but I felt like I was topless! Ladies, you can imagine how uncomfortable that might be. I waited until I got to my destination and ran to the bathroom to fix the problem. I was soooo tired by the end of the day, but I enjoyed it. Bryce was good company in the car and we chit chatted every now and then. He's new to the company, just a youngin' full of hopes and dreams.
I felt guilty talking to the students at the job fair since I have lost all enthusiasm for my company and can't fathom any of these bright young kids wanting to work for us. I did my best to give the underdogs (the socially awkward ones) a chance for an interviews. Really, they all seemed talented and smart. I'm sure they'll find better companies to work for.
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