Job Interview
Well, I have a job interview tomorrow.
Essentially, I’m interviewing for my own job, making the transition from contractor to employee. I’m not entirely sure if I’ll take the job, it all depends on what the pay would be, what the benefits are, and if I can net an earlier shift that would likely shave two hours off my daily commute, narrowly avoiding the worst of rush hour.
It would mean better benefits for sure, I would get more responsibilities, and some paid training. So as far as a career choice, it’s the smart thing to do. My one goal is to spend a bit more time at home. 13-hour work days just aren’t for me. So if I can shave some time off of that, then it’s worthwhile.
If not… I guess I’m hitting the job market again. My resume is much more robust than it was three years ago, the last time I hit the market, but it’s still intimidating. The fact of the matter is I would need to find someplace closer to Chicago.
I see all my competition for the job walking through the door to interview with my bosses, young people and old. Each time, the bosses walk back ridiculing the potential employees. Good for me, I guess, but everytime I hear about what they did wrong in their interviews, I keep thinking, ‘Crap, hope I don’t screw up like that.’
There’s another person in my position also up for the job. A contractor from a different firm, who actually started on the same day. He could probably use the job more than I could. TekSystems treats me very well, whereas his firm is essentially screwing him over. So, I’m a little conflicted there. I guess in the end all I can say is, “Let the best man win.”
Zel-kun out.