March 26, 2008

• I got back from lunch today to find a blue envelope at my desk from the HR department. As soon as I saw it I knew exactly what it was and instantly a feeling of extreme disappointment came over me. I was not going to get the position I applied for. The letter said that they were "unable to offer me the position at this time." Geez, the way it was worded it led me to believe that maybe they weren't going to hire somebody at this time and maybe in a few months, they would open up the position again. I needed to know more, why I was not chosen. So, after discussing it with my boss and several other people, it was decided that it would be ok to ask the 2 ladies who interviewed me why I didn't get the position.

  So I walked into HR. I pointed at them and said "Yo, ladies!" I pulled up the sleeves of my shirt. I then raised my arm in the shape of an "L" and pointed to my MASSIVE right bicep and said "see what you turned down? See what you are passing on? You aint gettin' any of this." I then put up my left arm and said "See this? You get none of this either. Both of these could have been yours, but now you are going to have to live with you loss." I then bent slightly over and pointed at my ass which was pointing out "Oh, and you are soooooo gonna be missin this too! You aint gonna get none of this fine ass shit! Baby this ass is all mine and you can forget about ever getting a piece". I then forced myself to vomit on the one ladies desk before walking off into the sunset. I also may have slashed their tires as well, I'm just not sure. I mean, it would certainly explain the knife in my back seat and my hands being dirty from touching tires.

  Actually, I sent an email asking them if there was anything I could have done differently. See, I had the interview 2 weeks ago and I was convinced I had this position. What really sucks about being cocky and arrogant is that if you don't get it, it is a bigger letdown and disappointment. I thanked them for the unique opportunity. One of the ladies responded and said that they both felt the interview went very well. They said that I have a wonderful positive attitude and not to get discouraged because I've got a bright future at this company. In the end though they just felt that I didn't have enough leadership skills and planning experience and to see her if I had anymore questions.

  See, now the temptation exists. Do I see her for more questions? If I do that, I know I will go in there and try to sell myself and try to convince them to change their minds. I really wanted this job very bad and I felt very strongly that I would be perfect for it. Even my boss and her boss both said the same thing. If I do talk to them I will tell them that I'm going to do whatever it takes to get this position should it ever become available. The problem is that its a nice, cushy job and whoever gets it will not quit anytime soon. See, this position is a brand new position they are creating and therefore, honestly nobody quite knows what to expect. Still, its the only position in the entire company like this and another opportunity like this will not come around again anytime soon. This is part of the reason why I want to try to sell them on me. Its also why I'm extremely disappointed at the result.

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