I mentioned in an appointment when I was up north last week. Well....it was an interview. I was actually kinda nervous about it. Back in the metals world. Easy selling for me. And NOT consumer products. (that tends to consume me)
Let's be honest folks. It was a late night the night before. Little sleep. To make matters worse - they moved the interview from one location to another and I was late for the meeting. Damn it. I hate when that happens.
The first part of the interview went pretty well. Then I met with the sales manager. Yikes. If I had known he was an engineer I'd have handled things differently. But....live and learn. I didn't really expect to hear back from them.
They just contacted me asking for a second interview. They liked me. They really liked me.
Folks - this is a job. NOT a career. This is 8-5. No weekends. Minimal OT. This is not personal. This is selling metal. No consumers to coddle. Of course - no training, no presentations. But....it's a job. A regular job. One that allows for a life.
Did I mention it's only about an hour from Teresa?!?! And about close to Harvey, TNT, T1G, Grau, Contagion and his lovely wife?!?! Holy Cow! I would actually have people I like around me! I'd have things to do! I'd have a flippin' life!!!!!!!!! HELL....I'd have people to cook for!!!!!!!!!
So, anyway - I meet with them again the week of April 18. Then we talk money. They know what I'm making now. It didn't bother them. We'll see.
But meanwhile....it's kinda nice to know someone is interested. Let's just see where this leads.
Posted by Tammi at April 5, 2005 10:56 AMStupid midwest and everyone else living there...
Oh, and in case you're wondering -- no, I have no unmet metal needs today...or later this week.
Posted by: Ogre at April 5, 2005 11:39 AMWoo Hoo! Will keep my fingers crossed that the best thing happens!!
Posted by: Laughing Wolf at April 5, 2005 12:11 PMBest of LUCK!!
AND
What's not to like?!!
I mean, really!
Posted by: Christina at April 5, 2005 12:16 PMCongrats and good luck! I'm going to laugh if I end up moving to freaking Missouri!!
Cook? You sure you don't want to look for a job in South Carolina ;-)
I hope it goes well...they'd be stupid not to want you!
And that's what it should be...a job....something not personal....you should have a life....work shouldn't be your life!! (hmmmm, maybe I should listen to that)
Posted by: Sissy at April 5, 2005 12:23 PMMe too Sissy.
Congrats Tammi! I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed for you.
Posted by: Johnny - Oh at April 5, 2005 01:59 PMI'll cross my eyes. ;)
Posted by: TNT at April 5, 2005 05:46 PMI have no doubts. If you really want it, you'll get it. Congrats!
Posted by: Pammy at April 5, 2005 06:03 PMI just read this after I sent you the email and THIS IS GREAT!!!!
If you sublease, who does/pays the background check: you or the development/landlord?
just wondering how things work in FLa.
Posted by: michele at April 5, 2005 08:10 PMGood job on the interview, good luck with the follow up.
Posted by: contagion at April 6, 2005 07:24 AMYAY! Tammi cooking!
Posted by: Harvey at April 6, 2005 09:12 AM