the jenni chronicles

I finally pulled my head out of my arse and went to a staffing agency for help with my job hunt. They were nice, and I was assigned to a woman who I would’nt necessarily describe as friendly, but she did her job. I gave her my resume and she led me to a room with a few computers and a couple of other poor unemployed souls taking tests. I took three skills tests for word, excel, and typing and while I didn’t feel all that great about how I did, I actually got good scores. I was given a new date (today) to come back to register with the company and to take a drug test.

Last night at about 6 I recieved a phone call from the staffing agency because a company was interested in speaking with me in a phone interview! We scheduled a time and I inquired about whom I was supposed to ask for when I was to come in to register; Destiny was her name.

The phone interview went fantastic, in my opinion, and I wish that all of my interviews had gone that well because I got a second interview! The company is a large, internationally known electronics giant, so I am very excited to be a part of their team. It is still very much up in the air so wish me luck.

Later in the day I was scheduled to go to the staffing agency to register. “I have an appointment with Destiny” I heard myself say to the woman at the front desk. I think it only took a split second for my entire body to flush bright red at my own words. I’m sure she gets that reaction all the time. A woman stood up from her cubicle to wave me over, it was the unpleasant woman from my first meeting.

Destiny was actually delightful today, must have been the holiday party they had yesterday because she was full of cheer. She shook my hand and asked how my phone interview went, and was pleased to hear the news of my second interview. Proves that you shouldn’t judge people on one meeting (or that she was happy she may be getting a commission) I can’t help but be cynical sometimes :)

After an hour of filling out paperwork and agreeing to background checks and direct deposit, I was off to take a drug test. Of course, it wouldn’t be a ride in the car without getting lost somewhere. Rugby Dude was nice enough to offer help when I text’d him I was lost on the way- always an adventure with me and my car.

On the way I figured I should probably drink some water and quickly downed a can of seltzer water and a bottle of regular. When I finally got there; I couldn’t pee! Why does my body shut down in these situations? I must have sat in that bathroom for an eternity and all I could manage was a measly teaspoon if that. I was so embarrassed! I apologised to the woman as I handed her my shameful puddle. She was very nice, and told me that was probably enough. If only Destiny could have taken my word for it that I do not do drugs!

So, after a day of adventures that turned out positively I am feeling very hopefull that things will turn out okay for me in the end. And even if I don’t get this job tomorrow; there will be another chance for me. I feel good about my decision to join up with a staffing firm, they are only there to help I might as well take them up on it. Wish me luck tomorrow!

-Jenni