Interview

I just got home from a job interview. The position was an office clerk for the Port Ludlow Fire and Rescue. Okay, be honest what was your first thought? Was it "hot firefighters"? Yeah, me too lol. No, it would have been a good job. It only required less than 20 hours a week and it's only 30 minutes from both my house and my internship site. I know I was well-qualified because of my time at Transpo and other jobs where I've done administrative work. BUT, to be completely honest, when I was getting ready to leave for the interview I wasn't that nervous. Usually you get really nervous when you're about to interview for a job that you really want.

It's not that I didn't want it but I was taking the view of, if it's meant to be, it will be. I also thought of others who probably applied for it. I'm sure there is some person out there in a worse situation than mine who really needs this job. If that is the case, I really hope that person gets it.

You know how you get a feeling after an interview whether or not they liked you or are seriously considering you for the job? Well, I'm pretty sure I'm not the girl for this job. They require a great deal of flexibility in the position. Meaning that there would not be set hours and more or less hours could be given depending on need. I explained that I have flexibility in my schedule because I can schedule clients when I want to see them but I don't think this was enough. I would need at least two weeks notice before I could schedule any clients and the fire chief couldn't commit to this.

I'm not that broken up about it. It would have been a good job and I can't deny that being surrounded by firemen wasn't appealing to me, but my internship is my first priority. I'm so close to finishing I'm not going to stumble at the finish line. I just hope that whoever does get the job is young enough to appreciate the "view" and capitalize on the..."opportunity".