A Grown-Up Moment
I went to a job interview this week because while I'm not exactly looking, I'm always looking, if you know what I mean. Come on, who doesn't want more money/new faces/new challenges/more money, right? So anyway, I decided to pull out the stops for this interview -- I put together a nice portfolio of writing samples, chose a couple of outfits (one if it's hot, two if it's cool), and even did my nails. This is unheard of, since my general reaction to my nails is to let 'em grow till they break and ignore the cuticles till they've crept up so far you can't see my hangnails anymore. But I cut them all to the same approximate size & shaped 'em and everything. How's that for grooming?
And what a waste. I get to the interview, which goes pretty well with the woman who set it up. We talk about the job, and what I've done, and how the two pieces fit together. Great. Nice. Still not getting a straight answer on the compensation, but I'm willing to be flexible. Then the company owner comes in and goes all techie on us both. It's pretty clear from the woman's reaction that he never discussed what he really wants for the position -- she has this sort of stunned, deer-in-the-headlights look on her face. But I wing it okay, I suppose, though I'm not exactly happy. I walk away thinking well, maybe. We'll see.
Yesterday I get this e-mail from them. Thanks for coming in, but can ya do a 2 hour project for us before we make up our minds? Never mind that I've submitted 3 electronic samples and a portfolio of 10 pieces; now they want a sample to spec. As a rule, I'd be fine with this, but not AFTER the interview, and not after seeing the disparity between what they posted and what the owner really wants. And not for the money they want to pay.
So... I wrote the nicest "screw you" letter I've every written. Nice to have met, and while I know I can do the job, I don't think this position is right for me. I sense the company wants to go in a different direction than what was posted. And maybe you all should have a little talk before interviewing more people??? Best of luck in all your endeavors.
God, it felt good. Perhaps growing up is learning not to let other people think they can waste your time. Or maybe that's one of the steps, anyway.
And what a waste. I get to the interview, which goes pretty well with the woman who set it up. We talk about the job, and what I've done, and how the two pieces fit together. Great. Nice. Still not getting a straight answer on the compensation, but I'm willing to be flexible. Then the company owner comes in and goes all techie on us both. It's pretty clear from the woman's reaction that he never discussed what he really wants for the position -- she has this sort of stunned, deer-in-the-headlights look on her face. But I wing it okay, I suppose, though I'm not exactly happy. I walk away thinking well, maybe. We'll see.
Yesterday I get this e-mail from them. Thanks for coming in, but can ya do a 2 hour project for us before we make up our minds? Never mind that I've submitted 3 electronic samples and a portfolio of 10 pieces; now they want a sample to spec. As a rule, I'd be fine with this, but not AFTER the interview, and not after seeing the disparity between what they posted and what the owner really wants. And not for the money they want to pay.
So... I wrote the nicest "screw you" letter I've every written. Nice to have met, and while I know I can do the job, I don't think this position is right for me. I sense the company wants to go in a different direction than what was posted. And maybe you all should have a little talk before interviewing more people??? Best of luck in all your endeavors.
God, it felt good. Perhaps growing up is learning not to let other people think they can waste your time. Or maybe that's one of the steps, anyway.
posted by Delhui at 1:46 AM
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