I have good news.
And I have bad news.
News.
First, I did manage to secure an over the phone interview with a company. The job wasn't anything fancy. Call center where I would do technical support sorts of things. The pay would be decent and there was even an option for commission if I was savvy enough with a customer.
Yeah, the hours would be kind of weird. Yes, the training would take about a month, but the point is. Second job, that's all that matters. I need the money. 1 part time job isn't enough to pay for anything.
And then they offered me an actual in-person interview.
Whoo!
And then they asked me the following question.
"Are you going on vacation anytime within the next 6 months".
And yes, in fact, I am. I leave at the beginning of July for 3 weeks to China.
And that pretty much destroyed any chances of getting this job. And probably any other one too.
Welp.
So I'm guessing most other jobs are going to have similar policies. I'm also guessing that I shouldn't bother looking for any other jobs until I get back. Even then, classes will be starting in a month and I'm not sure if I could balance the workload that well.
In the meantime, back to as many hours as I can snag at the fast food job. It be nice if I could get more hours but my boss has enough staff working as it is.
Yay for cashier and stuff.
On the bright side, the call center did ask me to contact them again when I return from China so maybe there's some hope. We'll see how things work out.
I'm sorry to hear you didn't get the job man. As I'm sure you know, I'm involved in job hunting too right now and things aren't going great to say the very least, best of luck though man.
ReplyDeleteWell hopefully you can get a place there when you get back. I don't advise looking for a job before you get back really. It's not a good idea, and most places won't take you with you going away again so soon.
ReplyDeletePfff, that's bullshit. I think you're pretty savvy already, so the job itself shouldn't prove real tough a challenge. They shouldn't hold onto that 6-month rule.
ReplyDeleteBut hey, they know how good you are now, so chances there's something in it for you there!
Thats true, I could imagine that makes it difficult. At least you know they were interested, and they said to contact them when you get back. Hopefully they will have an opening for you.
ReplyDeleteYeah the trip is screwing you up big time for job hunting, have to wait until you get back and do the crummy cashier job haha been there too.
ReplyDeleteYou should give us the number to call technical support so we can mess around, haha.
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed that when you get back the job will be waiting for you!
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
ReplyDeleteYeah trips hurt your job status unless you got full-time benefits and vacation lined up.
ReplyDeleteOh I think they do!! I hope they do have something for you when you return from China! I have everything crossed for you for this job! Take care
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Grrrr... that sucks! :( Hopefully you're not at the point of having to pawn anything yet... if you can just hang tight until after China, things will be better!
ReplyDeletewell just apply after you get back from vacation
ReplyDeleteI hope something works out for you when you get back from China.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to hear the job slipped through after they heard about the trip! Good luck, I hope they'll offer you something once you return.
ReplyDeleteyou'll get a job when you come back. and lucky you!!! 3 weeks in China....wow!!
ReplyDeleteI am your newest follower..pls follow back if you can.
Meh, I don't think of it as a huge loss. There could be better jobs down the line. Who knows.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that the tech support job focused on your vacation more than anything! Maybe it's because your trip is so lengthy. Oh well, when you get back that's when I would start looking for jobs :)
ReplyDeletecome back from the holiday and look for a job. start clean. and good luck
ReplyDeleteHmmm... it sounds like the call center is interested, if they asked you to contact them when you return from China. You may have already found a job for all intents and purposes.
ReplyDeleteGrrrr! this economy, job market, all of the above & none of the above, is the ultimate frustration. :P i'm sure china is a trip of a lifetime. you'll see & do things,, living, instead of being trapped in a cubicle, on the phone.
ReplyDeleteSucks man.
ReplyDeleteyou will face the same problem in every interview sure once you are back from trip you will get positive response.
ReplyDeleteGood luck on that! I'm looking for a job too.
ReplyDeleteI say enjoy your trip. The world will still be waiting for you when you return.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about that, it's always frustrating when holidays coincide with you getting work or not, grrr. Hopefully you'll find something soon. xxx
ReplyDeleteIt sounds promising.
ReplyDeleteIt's closer. When you get back from China you'll have stuff piling on you. Make it 3 jobs and no life, right? Right?
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