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Interview tomorrow

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Anne58 Tue 11-Feb-14 14:36:41

Afternoon all,

Please keep a few things crossed for me tomorrow, around about 10.30 would be good!

Thank you! smile

kittylester Tue 18-Feb-14 12:00:46

Or, more likely, had decided you were the one and couldn't care less about references! smile

Anne58 Tue 18-Feb-14 11:56:23

It is, Aka and I think I've just made a biiiig mistake! I realised that although my cv says references available on request, I had planned to print off the one from my ex boss and take it today, but for some reason it wouldn't print. So I just phoned and spoke to James to say would he like me to email it He didn't sound too bothered, sort of ummed and ahhhed, then said yes, ok, but with not much enthusiasm.

I got the distinct feeling that they had already discounted me but didn't want to say that there was no point in sending the reference.

Oh buggeration.

Aka Tue 18-Feb-14 11:48:41

We're all rooting for you Phoenix

The waiting is a bugger though isn't it?

Anne58 Tue 18-Feb-14 11:40:46

Yes, but there's the world of difference between an old misery guts and a demented flippertigibbet.

Charleygirl Tue 18-Feb-14 11:35:17

I agree with kittylester, you do not want to come across as an old misery guts. The legs are crossed as I cannot cross fingers while typing.

Anne58 Tue 18-Feb-14 11:34:51

I've just got a horrible feeling that I'm not going to get it, and that would cause all sorts of problems. sad

kittylester Tue 18-Feb-14 11:31:19

Phoenix still crossed! Laughter has to be a good thinggrin

Anne58 Tue 18-Feb-14 11:26:32

Hello again,

Just back, didn't take long?

Firstly some statistics, over 60 applicants, first round they saw 8, this round seeing 3 including me. I'm wondering if I was their second preference, as when I was phoned I was given the option of 10am or 4pm, which indicates that they had already phoned the favourite, therefore only 2 options left?

Told that this round was more of an informal chat for Lucy's benefit as the chosen candidate would be working with her and she was not available for the first round.

I think it went okish, a bit worried that they might have thought I was too "bouncy" as there was quite a lot of laughter blush

They will be making a decision (and contacting the applicants) either later today or tomorrow.

annodomini Tue 18-Feb-14 09:23:36

Thinking of you, phoenix. I do hope they want you - and deserve you. Will think of you especially at 4.15. x x x

Nelliemoser Tue 18-Feb-14 08:53:09

Re, the interview, think strong thoughts Phoenix I will send you virtual vibes.

(((Hugs for later with Lucy)))

Kiora Tue 18-Feb-14 08:40:03

Best foot forward Phoenix. Fingers x.

Aka Tue 18-Feb-14 08:16:41

Knock 'em out Phoenix

Anne58 Tue 18-Feb-14 08:10:53

Thank you all, you are such a lovely, kind lot!

I'm focussing on the interview for the mo, have done battle (and lost) with my hair, I'm trying to grow it, and although it does grow fast there is no escaping the in-between stage. Now having a coffee and tackling the make up.

Bellasnana Tue 18-Feb-14 07:50:35

Wishing you all the best, phoenix. Thoughts are with you for the interview and especially for when you say goodbye to Lily. flowers sad

LizG Tue 18-Feb-14 07:35:16

Thinking of you today phoenix (((hugs)))

kittylester Tue 18-Feb-14 07:28:06

(((hugs))) and everything crossed for you today phoenix.

Ariadne Tue 18-Feb-14 06:45:14

Phoenix lots of love, and lots of positive thoughts winging your way. xxxx

Granny23 Tue 18-Feb-14 01:56:44

Back into fingers crossed mode for you again Phoenix and will be thinking of you tomorrow (((hugs)))

grannyactivist Mon 17-Feb-14 22:40:28

Phoenix - best wishes for tomorrow morning and (((hugs))) for 4.15. sad

Soutra Mon 17-Feb-14 22:33:49

Oh Phoenix sad I'll be thinking of you in more ways than one then. flowers

Anne58 Mon 17-Feb-14 22:22:18

Hello all!

I've only met one of them, last time it was Rob & James, this time it's James and Lucy.

Sort of worked out what I'm going to wear, but might change my mind, as it's what I wore for the interview where I really wanted the job but didn't get it. But of course, superstition had no place in the modern world!

No, Charleygirl , not going to work after, have a sad journey to make, Lily, at the vets, 4.15 sad It cannot be put off any longer. A good friend and neighbour will be going with me.

Please send positive thoughts at 10am, I know the pay is pretty bad on this job, but I had a good honest (ish) conversation with the owners at AP today, and would like t be able to leave sooner rather than later for their sakes.

Bit complicated, won't explain it all now, off to bed and will update as soon as I can.

Love to all,
xx

Charleygirl Mon 17-Feb-14 20:24:16

phoenix at least you have been there once before and met the 2 fellows.

Is an early night on the cards with the Sunday best laid out for tomorrow?

All the very best, I will be thinking of you at the appointed time. At least the interview is in the morning, are you going to work afterwards?

kittylester Mon 17-Feb-14 16:51:23

Good luck tomorrow from me too Phoenix sunshine

Stansgran Mon 17-Feb-14 16:48:53

Surely the middle of the cinema has the best view. At the front the film is in your face ,the noise is deafening and it makes you dizzy.

Ana Mon 17-Feb-14 16:44:19

I don't think I'd want to sit in an empty cinema at all! It would be creepy.