Rolling

I’ve been officially employed for one week. To be honest, the excitement of my new situation has worn off quickly. My expectations regarding the level of engagement my job would offer were minimal, so I am not surprised. However, I wonder how some people keep this job up for several years. I’m certainly not complaining, as my experiences so far have been largely enjoyable, though not especially noteworthy. In fact, the work environment is very close to my ideals, and it is clear that employees here are treated very well.

Just yesterday, I was taken out to lunch by the other members of my group within the department. The restaurant we went to was pricey and chic, the type of place I would never end up at on my own. And with the firm footing the bill, I didn’t feel guilty about eating there. We probably spend about two hours there, and nobody minded.

I could probably come and go as I please provided I was actually putting in 40 hours per week and getting all my work done… not that I have any reason for or intention to do so.
I doubt I will continue writing about my professional life in this blog, as I don’t foresee many interesting things to report. Unfortunately, the days of bizarre interview experiences are over. However, rest assured that I will find something to post every now and then, even if it does not reflect the same level of excitement (ha.)

Make A Note In Your Records

"The Job Search" has become "The Job". This blog is, in essence, now defunct. Yes, I have been hired. Looks like I'm going to have to find another area of my life about which to gripe. The hedge fund extended an offer to me last Friday, and today was my first day on the job. So in a matter of days, my role within society has been completely recast, and I can now try my best to defer my membership within the yuppie class. Not to worry, far more to come on this development, but I haven't had a moment to myself all day, and I'm drained. This sudden loss of my primary obsession for the past nine months has given me post-partum depression.

Optimistic

I realize I haven't posted in quite a while. To be honest there is not much to report. I've sort of been sitting on my ass, waiting for decisions. The only one I know for sure is the UES gallery. At the end of the interview, they said they were all set to bring me in at some point last week for a trial work day, and then they would make a decision based on that. I believe there were about three total candidates who had made it that far. Then, instead of calling to pick a day, they called to tell me they had decided not to bring me in at all. Translation: nope.

The hedge fund interview was certainly engaging, but equally exhausting. Bear in mind I had been running all over Manhattan for the three interview prior to this one. The interview entailed four half-hour interviews with four people from different areas of the department in which I would be working. I sat in a stuffy little room with no windows for two hours while my interviewers filtered in an out. But our discussions did not hinge on my work experience to the degree that it did during most of my other interviews. In fact, we spoke at length about my artwork, and how I would balance a full-time job with my real passion. Granted, I have faced this issue before, but I think I sounded like I knew what I was doing. Right now, they are in the process of contacting my references, which for some reason is taking an unusually long time (though I am assured this is normal for them.) So far, they have spoken with two of my four references, with good reviews coming from the references. I am led to believe that making this means good odds. I'm not sure when I will know for cartain. Outlook: positive.

The magazine interview was brief and pleasant. After making two prior trips to the offices, and meeting practically half the staff, I didn't have too many unanswered questions. I know that I came highly recommended from the other people who had interviewed me, although unfortunately, they would not ultimately be making the decisions. I also know that they are probably going to be hiring two people, so I guess that doesn't hurt my chances. I worked like crazy on thank-yous and follow-ups and whatnot, but one of the potential supervisors has been out of the office up until recently. I was told to call back early this week, so let us pray. Outlook: unknown, but I am going to be crazy pissed if they say no after all of this...