Since moving to Maryland, I am still actively looking for a job. It's been a roller coaster, but I'm trying to be hopeful that something will come up soon.
But I've noticed something kinda weird, and honestly, annoying. The two of the three times I've been in contact with someone at Marriott, via interview or phone call screening, they seem to be way too interested in what Wolfgang's career. Um..what the heck?! Somehow he comes up in the interview, and the questions start coming,
"What does he do/what is his job title?"
"Interesting, now tell me EVERY DETAILS OF HIS DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES" (Ok, maybe I tweaked that one, just a little.)
"Where does he work?"
"Oh, I didn't know they did that at Headquarters"
"Who does he work for?"
"What hotels is he over?"
etc.
The first time it happened, I obviously wasn't giving satisfying answers cause the questions just kept coming. Unfortunately that was very soon after we had moved here, and quite frankly I was still figuring out exactly what my husband was doing for work. In my head I was thinking, "Isn't this interview about me?" I was slightly annoyed and later just laughed it off when I told Wolfgang about it.
Well, today it happened again. I called someone today pertaining to a potential job that I may be interviewing for in the near future, and somehow my husband came up. Some of the questions mentioned came up, and I just played along and answered as best I could.
I know we are taught not to be selfish, but What the heck?! I really don't get it. Can someone explain? The stubborn woman in me is really put off by this, but, what do you do? I need a job and can't be picky. Maybe it's just a weird man thing. In the meantime I'm just going to get over it, and heaven forbid it happens again, I might not play nice again.
Showing posts with label job hunting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label job hunting. Show all posts
Friday, November 16, 2012
Monday, September 27, 2010
job hunt
For me, I despise job hunting. I find it so annoying to spend countless hours trying to find one that I qualify for, and hopefully one that I would like. Dressing up all the time is tedious too, and pretending to be confident. Job interviews are even worse, I hate the dumb questions they ask. Ask my parents or Wolfgang, I'm a mess when trying to find a job because I am so incredibly nervous and lack any and all confidence, during the job hunt and even during the start of a new job.
BUT...
Currently Wolfgang has been job hunting, and it is SO FUN. I seriously get really excited about it, more than him I think. There is a slight chance we will be staying here for another year or so if he gets this management trainee program that he wants, but we are coming up with plan b, c, d, e...just in case. So far, he has applied for jobs in:
Hawaii
NYC- already has had his 1st interview over "Skype"
Chicago-(denied, but applied for another position)
Phoenix-(denied)
Other places he's planning on applying to?
More in AZ
Las Vegas
Aspen and Denver
England (maybe)
...and anything else that strikes our eye.
I currently want Chicago (never been there, but looks fun) or Colorado, and HE wants NYC or Las Vegas...(although I could do both too, LV is close to family and a lot cheaper to live rather than these other 'ideals', and NYC...is, well, NYC.)
We'll see how this works out.
BUT...
Currently Wolfgang has been job hunting, and it is SO FUN. I seriously get really excited about it, more than him I think. There is a slight chance we will be staying here for another year or so if he gets this management trainee program that he wants, but we are coming up with plan b, c, d, e...just in case. So far, he has applied for jobs in:
Hawaii
NYC- already has had his 1st interview over "Skype"
Chicago-(denied, but applied for another position)
Phoenix-(denied)
Other places he's planning on applying to?
More in AZ
Las Vegas
Aspen and Denver
England (maybe)
...and anything else that strikes our eye.
I currently want Chicago (never been there, but looks fun) or Colorado, and HE wants NYC or Las Vegas...(although I could do both too, LV is close to family and a lot cheaper to live rather than these other 'ideals', and NYC...is, well, NYC.)
We'll see how this works out.
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