The Conclusion (finally)

I guess I better provide an update to the last blog I posted just for the sake of finishing what I started.

Despite my (and everyone else's) prior positive expectations the interview was a DISASTER!!  I've been to a number of interviews of late and always been told that I interview extremely well; not sure if this was my fault or not but here's how it went.

I showed up for my interview a little ahead of schedule, fully prepared and organized.  The initial person I met directed me to the room where my interview was. I'm met at the door by a gentleman (and I use that term loosely) who doesn't introduce himself or even say hello; instead what he says is "Who are you?  I didn't know who I was meeting with and I haven't read your resume" Hunh.  That was when the first red flag went up.  After sitting down he heads straight to "How many kids do you have and where will they go to school?"  Now, I've thought about this last question extensively.  I give him my answer "Stan will stay home with them and do the legwork to get them registered in school" Apparently this isn't okay.  The interviewer informs me that he thinks it will be too expensive---no one told me to bring my bank statements to the interview. Then without looking at my resume except to note that my degree is fairly recent, he says "Oh, so basically you've just been a stay-at-home mom."  Had I not been so caught off guard by this statement I would've told him to Fuck Off, but I try to explain that during this time I started my own Music Education program, attended University full-time and volunteered almost daily in the local school and playschool.  But, he didn't want to hear it.  He never read through my resume, my assessments or my letters of recommendation.    Not surprisingly I didn't get the job.  One of the reasons, though, he gave me for not offering me the contract was "I'm sure your husband is very good at his job but I think he'd find there aren't many job openings in his field."   Hmmmm.....Foreman Electrician in the Oil and Gas Industry....maybe he's right, I'm sure there's no need for those in the Middle East. Retard.  Even if there isn't I didn't realize this interview was about him.

So, thats the story.  I found out from another applicant that one of the interviewers told her that they really seem to frown upon teachers who are happy, fun and enthusiastic and those are the ones they never really consider.  Hunh. (again)  guess I should be miserable, melancholy and lazy.

Oh well, I had a wonderful visit with my family.  Instantly I felt at home in my sister's new place and even with my Dad & Anne I felt at home.  I got to visit with some of my step-siblings who I realize I've missed too; particularly since one was my best friend as a child and we lost touch. Upon getting home the bug had bitten us to go somewhere warm and we've decided that since we won't be moving somewhere warm any time soon we better plan our winter vacation soon!