Remember when I wrote about that horrible job interview that consisted of 10 guys, some with Russian accents, screaming stupid questions at me for an hour and a half? Well, yesterday afternoon I got a letter from that company. It was a thank you for interviewing and notice that I was not chosen. No duh! “You possess a very good skill set and an impressive work history. Unfortunately, we chose a candidate who has a similar skill set, in addition to significant experience in our business sector.” No, not UNFORTUNATELY, very very fortunate. I would never work for a company that conducts interviews in such an evil manner. Can you imagine what it would be like to work there? Ugh!
Looking through the Sunday paper I found that the Rotunda will be screening 2 great movies this week! Last Year at Marienbad and Hour of the Wolf! I have never heard of the Rotunda but I will be there Thursday to watch this fab double feature. Trying to find a little more information on the Rotunda, I found even more cool movies playing in Philly. The Cinema (Between 39th & 40th and Walnut) is playing Even Dwarves Started Small (By Werner Herzog!!!!) and Santa Sangre on May 19th. Good stuff! I hope I remember to go to these movies. Heck, if I remember, I hope I am not so terribly exhausted that I decide not to go.
Tomorrow and the next day I work in NYC. I look forward to the opening of the Philly office. When I signed on for this job I never imagined that I would be working from home or commuting 2 hours each way to NYC and back. I don’t mind working from home since that’s how I spent most of my last job, I guess I was just expecting more of a change in environment. The thing is, I HATE working from NYC. The office is loud and I find I have a very hard time concentrating. My calls don’t go nearly as well because I think the prospects can tell I am struggling to hear and be heard. I also know people are listening in so it’s difficult for me to feel at ease and free. When the Philly office opens, I will be the only salesperson so I just hope there will be a place where I can sit and work that is private and quiet. We shall see. Hopefully I will start feeling more comfortable with this job. This transition has been tough for me. Maybe it’s because I had it so easy for so many years or because I am not used to such drastic change in my life? It’s too soon to say that this job is not for me. I know I need to give it time. I keep telling myself that after 6 months, that’s when I will know and can make a true decision. It’s really not horrible, please don’t think that’s what I am saying. It’s just different.

I’ve been at the same company for 20 years and it’s possible they may dissolve in the near future. I’ve been thinking how difficult it would be to re-enter the job market. I’m too comfortable here and I can truly understand what you are likely going through on your new job. For anyone who changes jobs frequently it’s not likely such a big deal, but those of us who stay long times at the same job it has to be a big adjustment. Hang in there.