As requested - how the interview went....
#279731 - 08/24/06 03:09 AM
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Blondie13
Reged: 02/28/06
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First off, HUGE thanks to everyone who wished me luck, either on here, via my blog, via email and via text. I was SO scared, and I really needed it - couldn't have done it without you guys! 
]So, there is WAY too much to put in a post on here - think it would probably win a dubious award for longest post ever, but I have sent a long email with all the details to a few people - so if you want the full story just let me know and I'll forward you the email!
But, in brief...
- Tough start to the day - tum was NUTS, but got there just 15/20 mins late, and all was well - it behaved throughout the whole interview.
- Was in there nearly 4 hours - the guy I'd be working for was great (the Managing Director), the other staff were lovely, the atmosphere was fantastic, and the company is both very supportive and at a very exciting time.
- The upshot of it all is that not only is he VERY intereted in me, but the package he's offering is way in excess of anything I was expecting - awesome salary (way above my last one, which I thought was good - I mean it's seriously AMAZING), private health insurance, fantastic bonus scheme (which makes the annual take-home pay even more unbelievable) and a company car after 18 months.
- It couldn't have gone any better - we'll be meeting again over the next couple of weeks along with a consultant he's bringing in to assess his own strengths and weaknesses - he thought it'd be cool for us to both see her, and I agreed.
Seriously, there is so much great stuff to tell that I daren't start 'cause once I do I won't be able to stop and I'll tell the whole damn lot on here!! The whole thing literally stumped me, and I've had more sleep since I got back from the interview than I've had in the lsat 4 days.
I daren't let myself want it, because I want it so much. Does that make sense? Daren't get excited about it, 'cause if I did and it fell through it'd gut me. It's in the industry I adore, and the company, colleagues, boss, package & potential for progression are all great - what more could I want?
So everyone don't uncross those fingers -- it went better than would've thought in my wildest dreams, but it's a long way from a done-deal, so I still need every tiny iota of luck for a while yet.... 
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That's good!!
#279735 - 08/24/06 04:57 AM
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Double J
Reged: 03/09/06
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Still wishing you luck from Wyoming.
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 Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, “I will try again tomorrow”. Mary Anne Radmacher
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Awesome!!
#279736 - 08/24/06 05:06 AM
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Snowy
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I will keep my fingers crossed for you! Maybe a job is just what you need?!
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Re: Awesome!!
#279749 - 08/24/06 07:20 AM
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michele
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YAY!!! Sounds very promising!! I'm so excited for you!!  
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Wonderful
#279751 - 08/24/06 07:27 AM
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Janey
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Caroline,
I am so happy for you. I will continue to send you good thoughts that everything works out for you with this job.
I completely understand how you are excited but don't want to get too excited.
Did he give you any idea when he would let you know if you have the job?
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Thanks Janey!!
He said he'd get in touch before the end of this week to let me know if this consultant woman is coming in, and when, so hopefully today or tomorrow. Though knowing how desperate for a PA he is and how disorganised and over-worked he is who knows!!
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I'm glad it went so well! I'll keep thinking good thoughts for you!
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Sounds wonderful. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!! Wooo ooo. Big hugs.
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**Lauren**
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Oooooh that sounds very promising!! I hope you hear good news very soon!
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the job sounds great! I hope you get it.
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What a wonderful opportunity-- GOOD LUCK and BEST WISHES!!! I'm crossing my toes for you. I think it'd be perfect for you with your outgoing personality and attention to detail!
~nelly~
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I'm very happy for you. You definitely deserve it
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Re: Update
#280005 - 08/26/06 10:34 AM
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Blondie13
Reged: 02/28/06
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Thanks everyone.
Unfortunately, whilst he promised he would be in touch by the end of the week, he didn't call... And Monday is a bank holiday here in the UK, plus I think he said he was on holiday all next week - so I guess I won't hear anything next week either.
Whilst I've not completely given up, I now have a very bad feeling about the whole thing. I don't think he would've just 'forgot', particularly as I sent a follow-up email Thursday afternoon, thanking him for seeing me & making clear my continued enthusiasm for the role.
So... I've been super-depressed today/yesterday, and my stomach has bore the brunt of it. I'm cross at myself for believing, even for a minute, that something might just 'work', might just be 'right'. I should know better by now right?? So now I feel disappionted, angry at myself that I dared even consider that this might come of, and running to the toilet every 20 minutes with horrendous D & stomach pain. I can't even be bothered to talk, poor Jamie had a crap time last night - I just sat staring at the tv the whole time. I've had a headache since Friday afternoon, and have cried lots.
Silly huh?
Please keep your fingers crossed guys, we must be due some proper good luck... 
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Don't give up! If you don't get this job I'm sure you'll find another one you'll like. (I know, it's always easy to say annoyingly cheerful things to other people - it's harder to feel that way when it's about yourself. ) Still, if this doesn't work out I hope you'll soon find another job you like. It's hard when you feel others suffer because you're not well or because you're just feeling fed up with things. That happens to me too quite often. (Poor fiancé... ) But I think it's better to allow yourself to feel bad and get it out of your system, rather than bottling it up. I think that way it's much easier to start feeling better again.
I hope things work out & I hope you'll feel better soon and that your bowels do too.
/Ulrika, IBS-D
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Hi Blondie,
I wouldn't give up hope just yet. I recently got a job and the interviewer took a week and a half to get back to me, as she had some difficulty contacting some of my references.
I'm sure he will contact you after he gets back from holidays. If not you can always contact him then to follow up.
I know how disheartening it can be to interview well and then be left waiting for the call back.
Even if it doesn't happen it sounds like you gave a great interview and that is something for you to feel proud of! You did it, even when you didn't feel your best you were able to get there and interview well. I think that's an accomplishment in itself.
Jenn
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I'm so sorry that you didn't get the news you were hoping for. I'm still sending good thoughts, you never know what may come. Maybe this interview was just a catlyst for something even better.
I hope you're feeling better today.
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Aw sweetie, try not to depair just yet, maybe he just got busy. Even if you don't get the job, you went out and had a great interview and did it all by yourself! You should be proud of yourself. Big hugs and lots of love.
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