3/29/2005
First interview...
Sucky.
Didn't necessarily went as planned, but I wasn't expecting much. Especially after an emotional conversation with a friend the night before (more like the early morning before the interview) which left me thinking.
Maybe I'm just doing this for selfish reasons, but I would be the first to admit that I'm doing it just for the money. So, we got that settled. I'll problem time management when I get there. I'm not good with it right from the start.
Anyway, set my alarm at 7:15am and went up at 7:30-ish. Not bad for me in my own standards.
The party didn't start until about 8-something. Was out of the house past nine. With the interview set at 9:30am and with a more than 40-minute expected travel time, I'm friggin' myself on the ash. Bad cheetah.
Took the FX from Avon Gabby's to MH del Pilar. Alighted at the first sight of that street. Forgot to realize that Diamond Hotel is still two blocks away. Murphy's Law starting to kick in.
Arrived at about 10:15. Was lost like a dog. Good thing Elaigh was there to help out (thanks for the trouble). Upon first sight of me, criticized me left and right. I didn't mind. I need all the reminders for future engagements.
Ended up last in line. Had a CR break to fix myself up and regain my bearings. Nerves starting to kick in. Had an SMS discussion with Elaigh. Needed to keep my mind somewhere else.
Half an hour later, it was my turn. Didn't last long. Good for ten minutes. Maybe even less. Didn't count the time. Didn't want to.
First question, "Tell something about yourself." Went quite well. Didn't notice myself stuttering. Was still articulate and quite comprehensible (in my point of view).
"When would you graduate?" From there, it went downhill. Nothing bad. The interviewer just encouraged me to finish my studies first. She got a point but... I needed the money as well. Pled/Pleaded my case.
Said she'll find a way because waiting tables require shifting slots. Apparently, something that would conflict along the way if I enroll in school.
Nothing much else to say. Left. Elaigh couldn't entertain me that much since she's busy herself. Proceeded to HF to do some stuff. Like updating my entries.
Might call up people when I get home later. Expect a ring from me anytime soon, you people.
Didn't necessarily went as planned, but I wasn't expecting much. Especially after an emotional conversation with a friend the night before (more like the early morning before the interview) which left me thinking.
Maybe I'm just doing this for selfish reasons, but I would be the first to admit that I'm doing it just for the money. So, we got that settled. I'll problem time management when I get there. I'm not good with it right from the start.
Anyway, set my alarm at 7:15am and went up at 7:30-ish. Not bad for me in my own standards.
The party didn't start until about 8-something. Was out of the house past nine. With the interview set at 9:30am and with a more than 40-minute expected travel time, I'm friggin' myself on the ash. Bad cheetah.
Took the FX from Avon Gabby's to MH del Pilar. Alighted at the first sight of that street. Forgot to realize that Diamond Hotel is still two blocks away. Murphy's Law starting to kick in.
Arrived at about 10:15. Was lost like a dog. Good thing Elaigh was there to help out (thanks for the trouble). Upon first sight of me, criticized me left and right. I didn't mind. I need all the reminders for future engagements.
Ended up last in line. Had a CR break to fix myself up and regain my bearings. Nerves starting to kick in. Had an SMS discussion with Elaigh. Needed to keep my mind somewhere else.
Half an hour later, it was my turn. Didn't last long. Good for ten minutes. Maybe even less. Didn't count the time. Didn't want to.
First question, "Tell something about yourself." Went quite well. Didn't notice myself stuttering. Was still articulate and quite comprehensible (in my point of view).
"When would you graduate?" From there, it went downhill. Nothing bad. The interviewer just encouraged me to finish my studies first. She got a point but... I needed the money as well. Pled/Pleaded my case.
Said she'll find a way because waiting tables require shifting slots. Apparently, something that would conflict along the way if I enroll in school.
Nothing much else to say. Left. Elaigh couldn't entertain me that much since she's busy herself. Proceeded to HF to do some stuff. Like updating my entries.
Might call up people when I get home later. Expect a ring from me anytime soon, you people.
// posted by Unknown @ 20:11 
