BIG job interview tomorrow...and I have to borrow money for gas!

[FirstLight]

Last edited Mon May 24, 2021, 07:51 PM - Edit history (1)

Been out of work for almost 2 years. Went on disability due to a car accident and was just coming off when Covid hit... now it's like Ive been in a freaking bubble since then.

Been trying to find all kinds of work online, even tried a couple front desk gigs at local resorts when things opened up. I really think I have been getting Age-discrimination, at 51 the opportunities are limited...

So I was blown away when I actually got hit up by a recruiter for a big resort! She saw my resume on Indeed and reached out! I thought it was just for a run-of-the-mill front desk position, but they really want me for my writing and editing experience!

Friday was a phone interview, tomorrow is the meeting of the supervisor and property tour. I haven't received an "official" offer but they sent me the benefist package information so I am hoping that is a good sign. There's a signing bonus too!

now I just have to figure out how to get there!

ETA: @Journalgrrl701 Paypal
I don't need much

[SamKnause]

1. Best of luck to you.

Sending good vibes your way.

[SheltieLover]

2. Yaaaaaay!

So happy for you! Positive vibes on the way! 💗💗💗

Pls let us know how it goes?

[XanaDUer2]

3. Woo hoo!

[Phentex]

4. Does your hair still look great?

I remember you did it yourself and you looked great!

Good luck on your interview. You can do it!

[FirstLight]

7. so far so good!

[FirstLight]

21. Hair question ❓. Up or down?

Which is more professional???

[flying_wahini]

23. Up, for sure. I think.

[jpak]

5. Woo hoo

Best of luck!

[CurtEastPoint]

6. Stay confident! Best wishes!

[FirstLight]

8. god, I gained the COVID 20!

Only ONE pair of my nice pants still fits! ....and a couple blouses are not gonna fit with a bra!

lol

I guess once I start working I will lose weight cuz I wont be just sitting here like a blob all day!

[Phentex]

12. Duct tape...

took three inches off my bust so I could fit into a shirt. Only did it once and it took a bit of work to not look lumpy but it worked! It was a button down shirt in a dark fabric and I wore a tank under just in case.

Just sayin.

[FirstLight]

20. Nice!

I figure some control top pantyhose will be on the shopping list soon!

[George II]

43. It happens. For the last few years before I got married I didn't have to wear a suit....

But I had four or five in the closet.

Well, we planned a small event at a hotel conference room (20 people), so it wasn't totally formal. I planned to wear one of my suits. A couple of days before the wedding I decided to try on a suit. It didn't fit me! I'd gained about 20 pounds or so. Tried on another one. Didn't fit! None of them fit. It was too late to buy a new suit, so we moved the button over a little and I was able to get the waistline buttoned, and I put on a strong belt just in case the button popped.

I drove home later that day with my pants open!

[WinstonSmith4740]

9. Hey!

If you haven't gotten the gas money handled yet, send me your info & I'll buy your gas.

[summer_in_TX]

10. We're so thankful you have this opportunity!

Best of luck!

[badhair77]

11. Best wishes!

Sending positive thoughts your way!

[George II]

13. Having been out of work myself, good luck!

[onecaliberal]

14. Do you have Venmo? Send me your information, I will give you money for Uber or Lyft.

[sdfernando]

15. Awesome!!! Sounds like its a good fit for you

Hoping for the best outcome possible. I'd even send you some $$$ for gas if you have a way to accept it.

[Fla Dem]

16. Sending positive vibes your way for employment success.

[BlueNProud]

17. You're gonna kill it!

[aggiesal]

18. I'm excited for you. Good luck! n/t

[INdemo]

19. Good Luck !!

sounds as if this won't be wasted gas money

[SunDrop23]

22. You got this! (nfm)

[niyad]

24. Sending lots of positive vibes your way! Please let us know how it goes.

[wnylib]

25. Best of luck to you on the interview.

Regarding the gas, I was in that situation once after being on unemployment during a recession. When I finally landed an interview for a good job, I didn't have gas money to get to the interview and to work and back each day if I got hired. I tried the Salvation Army, which was in walking distance of where I lived.

They gave me a voucher for enough gas to fill my tank, plus a box of food (which I had not asked for). I always donate to them now.

I got the job, too.

[CaptainTruth]

26. Best of luck!!!

[SayItLoud]

27. Best of luck. Sending positive energy.

[Niagara]

29. Best wishes to you, FirstLight.

[Joinfortmill]

30. Wishing you luck. I said a prayer, can't hurt.

[BobTheSubgenius]

31. They wouldn't send the info about benefits and a signing bonus if they didn't want you!

You've got this. Not a doubt in my mind.

[FirstLight]

32. I sure hope so!

Looked at the detailed job description they sent as well...I can totally do this! maybe a tad rusty on data-entry but that will come back ...

[BobTheSubgenius]

33. I love to hear the confidence!

I'm more convinced than ever that you're going to kill this. The dexterity for the data entry will be back in a day or two. Just doing it will make that happen.

Very best of luck to you...not that you are going to need it.

[FirstLight]

34. It really feels like an alignment too

I had been halfheartedly looking, selling myself short, feeling so awful after being on disability had me worried I could NEVER do full time again...

But I felt NO hesitation when we were talking, it just "felt right" so when she tolkd me the hours were 10-6 I was stoked cuz I hate early and have a hard tome getting to work and used to call in cuz morning hate me...
SO onboard with this whole "corporate" gig.... figure I can milk it till retirement maybe

[BobTheSubgenius]

39. We're pulling for you!

GO GET IT!

[whistler162]

37. Just remember

[FirstLight]

35. So I have a confession to make, LoL

The resort is owned by Holiday Inn and they have affiliates all over the world.

So I spent the weekend exploring and planning where Im gonna take my first PAID vacation EVER! (with significant discounts)


My bday is Jan 1. For the first time in my LIFE i am going to go somewhere tropical for my Bday and not be stuck in winter-hell! Happy 52!!!

If that's not motivation to get up every morning, I dont know what IS

[hwmnbn]

36. Tried to send you...

a few $$ but paypal couldn't find @Journalgrrl701

Sorry I'm late to the game and maybe you are acing the interview as I type.

That would be sweet, let us know...

[Picaro]

38. If you can't get anyone to lend you the gas money

If you need me to Venmo some gas money let me know in a DM.

If not—then I hope you kill it in your interview.

The age discrimination started for me at your age. But it is an employee market right now. I was able to get a job in my field (information tech sales) at my advanced age. That’s after having to sell cars for 7 years because I couldn’t get an interview.

The worm has temporarily turned. Enjoy while it lasts.

[NNadir]

40. Good luck. I hope it comes through.

[Danmel]

41. Good luck!

Fingers crossed!

[Pacifist Patriot]

42. Good luck!

I hear you loud and clear. I have only been job hunting for eight months and it is thoroughly demoralizing. I make sure I check every last qualifications box or I don't apply. If I am not certain I can do the job cold and do it well, I don't apply.

* I have applied to 235 jobs since 10/06/2020 - 231 days ago.
* Gotten a phone screening/first round interview for 11. That's 4.7% of jobs I am qualified or over-qualified for willing to even consider me.
* Recruiters and direct reports love me and are excited to pass me on if I can get past the "unfortunately we're not putting you into consideration" rejection email straight out of the gate.
* Of those 11, I made it to the next round 9 times.
* Of those 9 second round interviews, I made it to the third round 8 times.
* Of those 8 interviews, I made it through subsequent rounds whether that be another interview or five more, to the last interview before making the decision.
* 8 times I have gotten a "thanks but we're going in a different direction" email. Half of those re-posted the effing job after they rejected me in the final round. So apparently starting over was better than hiring me.

I guess I piss off someone in the C-suite in some way, but darned if I can figure out how. I have a proven track record of success, know my shit, and have glowing references. It's brutal out there.

Knock 'em dead, FirstLight!!!

ETA: I'm 52

[moonscape]

46. That really is brutal. So sorry you

are going through this.

[Pacifist Patriot]

47. Thanks.

I have a final interview with a co-founder for a part-time job today. Here's hoping my streak comes to an end!

[moonscape]

48. Fingers tightly crossed! n/t

[FirstLight]

44. I'm hoping I nailed it!

The manager and I definitely hit it off. Easy answers for the questions

I just hope I didn't come off too desperate 😂

[Heartstrings]

45. Best of luck! nt