I'm an idiot....

[BigDumbWookiee]

Ok, you guys may remember my thread "What's Your Price", and how I turned down an extraordinarily well paying job, because I felt like I'd hate myself for doing it. A supporting factor in that decision was that the evening of my interview, I had to give an immediate yes or no answer. Well, a few days later I was scheduled for an interview at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, for a position that I felt like I was sure to get (I had met someone from IMS, they requested my resume, and when I heard from Human Resources, they told me while they didnt have what I specifically requested, they did offer another position. I felt like it was surefire. They OFFERED me the position). So, with haste, I promptly turned down the well paying job that I'd hate myself for doing, because I thought I had a chance at a not so great paying job, that I would absolutely love doing. I thought I made the right decision. I didnt let all that money get in the way of what I thought I'd be happy doing.

So, the following Monday, I went to the interview at IMS, and came out of it happy, excited and confident. They told me I'd find out either way if I got a second interview sometime around the 12th. Today, I emailed the woman who interviewed me and politely asked if she knew whether or not I got the second interview. The reply "I'm sorry. You did not get the second interview." That was it. Nothing else, no reason why, she didnt even put her freaking name on the email.

To add insult to injury, I met with the guy whom I thought I'd be managing a small print company for. It would be a lot of publishing stuff, which I'm interested in. Well, that's more or less fallen through. Every time I meet with him, he's changed his mind on what he wants me to do, and what he wants to do (he's just now starting it).

So, it looks like I get to stay a substitute teacher a while longer! Not only does it not pay well, which I could overlook in other factors, but I also absolutely deplore this job!

I guess I learned my lesson; dont pursue what you think you'll be happy with, just pursue whatever you can get your hands on. Otherwise, you get ****ed.

[sp00ky]

That sucks man... sorry.

I am sure something will turn up for you soon.  Maybe the universe has big plans for you.

Scott

[JediMAC]

Damn.  Sorry to hear that Adam.  Should've gone with the high paying porn gig...  (that wasy my guess, anyway)    At least your being pro-active and hitting the payment jobsearching.  Keep that up, and you'll eventually land something, I'm sure!

I remember when I did my first (and only) job search, I had a few close calls, some disappointments, etc.  But it all lead me to my dream job not long after (which I no longer enjoy 6 years later, but that's a separate story).  So hang in there, and don't give up yet.  There's something just right for you out there, just waiting for you to find it!

Good luck bud...

- M

[Deanpaul]

Adam,

Looking for work is right up there with buying a car or moving for me, based on the experience you're having.

I've moved a lot, and gotten pretty good at it. I've bought a few cars (and got rid of the old one), and I've basically got that down now as well.

But looking for work, and in my case developing clients, can be rough. It's easy for me to be brought down by outrageous requests and poor communication. Sounds like you're experiencing that in your search.

I flew to Afton, Massachusetts for an interview in 1996. Long story short it was a complete bust. I should've known before I even got there based on our conversations prior to them bringing me out. It was similar to the audacious "Yes or no now" crap your place pulled. These guys were certifiably crazy. There would be no sleeping on it, talking it over with my wife, yada yada yada. It hurt more when things went from bad to worse and they excused me from the process. The interviewer was drunk and told me to "resource my a** back to Salt Lake City". I did, and bawled my eyes out. Then I realized I'd never had an alcoholic father growing up, and I didn't need one as a boss either. I'm pretty sure that not getting the job was one of the best things to happen to my career, and probably why I'm still in the industry.

Best wishes on your search, and hang in there.

Deanpaul

[Morgbug]

Uh, I was working until around 26.  Went to University.  Landed a full time, term job at 30.  Landed a full time permanent job at 34.  

I'm sorry for your luck and wish you the best.  I only think it should be pointed out that we don't all get the job we want in our twenties  

[paploo]

why not take the good paying job, and go on the interview at the speedway. If you got the speedway job, tell the people at the good paying job you cant keep it for what ever reason. Not the best way to do it, but you got to look out for yourself

[Jediknight760071]

Wow.


same things been happening to my family for awhile...we're cursed, us Zbierskis.

Sorry to here your hopes are dashed. Keep your head up though...something will come around again.

[jokabofe]

don't feel too bad about it, i just turned down a job because the training involved going to israel for a few weeks... i don't know why. i don't understand why they couldn't train me here for the posistion, or what the training involved really. the company is just getting their first offices here in the states, but they wanted me to go over to israel for a few weeks of training. and something about that just didn't sit too well with me, so i had to decline the job.