Day 55 - FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Well it is a typical Friday and I have decided to cut my job search short today. I am playing the role of kool aid mom and housekeeper. So amongst the mayhem, I receive a call from a (313) area code. I thought is was the Detroit Science Center processing our new member application. They have called to verify a few things and thought this was just another call. Boy, was I wrong. This was a call from a VP, Human Resources of a very large company.

I tried to gain my composure as my old pug "Babyface" was barking in the background and the other phone was ringing off the hook. It was total chaos. Why is it that I can go an entire day and no one calls and there is not a noise and then the time where I need silence, my whole world comes unglued.

Babyface, who I have mentioned in other blog postings, is a very sweet dog but has realized that he has the power. He has gained this I do not take any crap attitude and does what he feels. To get him to stop barking is an act of g-d. I thought of strangling him but did not think that would sound good to my potential employer. Instead, I made a joke - how he is old and rules the household. I quickly ran upstairs into my office. But then, my cell phone starts with the call waiting - it was a really unimpressive scene. I was shocked that he just did not hang up on me.

The VP, Human Resources started asking me some experience questions and I was really struggling because I was totally faklempted with the noise, the first impression and my general state of mind. He asked me about the job descriptions - and honestly I had not read it. Can you say - total nightmare. Luckily I gained composure and got it together. After all that drama, he still wanted to meet with me. Miracles do happen.. hallelujah.

MY DOG
I came downstairs to scold my dog - but honestly, he is so cute. He has that smashed pug face and is so soft. He is still barking non stop and I have no control over him but he is my bad puppy.

REALIZATION
When you are in the job hunt, it is probably wise not to pick up the phone to unknown numbers unless you are in your quiet space. That is an embarrassing lesson to learn. Realization 2 - you can't teach an old dog and new trick. I need to learn how to adapt to his ongoing barking. Have a great weekend.