Llamatorium

It has been almost exactly two months since I was unexpectantly laid off. The job search has been... interesting. I have had and continue to have job interviews that are all something I would want to do. I had four interviews last week and I have two this week... not to mention a couple really great ones in July (even though I didnt get those two jobs) and some flops. The pace has picked up in the last couple of weeks for sure.

Noone is on my time schedule. I want a job, I like to work. After just about every interview last week, I was told that I would be called in about two weeks for a second interview. TWO WEEKS? Some even go as far as to tell you to expect a response to a resume within four weeks. Doesnt that seem a little long? Especially when filling a vacated spot of someone who has given a two week notice... but it isnt up to me, so I wait.

I am frustrated by not hearing anything from positions I am specifically and absolutely qualified for. I dont get a response from about 85% of resumes that are sent out, including resumes sent through current employees of a company and networking contacts. I realize the job market is tight, but I really do have a great resume. I'm also a great interview. I think that my biggest problems are... A) I'm a marketing Generalist and B) people think the music business is all fun and games and dont realize that it is a serious business with serious deadlines with international implications.

Feedback? Forget it. I've asked for feedback from a few companies that I interviewed for and didnt get hired. All I want is to improve myself by finding out what the hired candidate had that I didnt. Nothing, nada. No responses. A couple in particular I interviewed for at least two times. One I even flew out, on my own money, the same day for a next day second interview. Nothing, no response. Not even a thank you for making a great effort to be here when we needed you to be.

I'm still in the game, and I havent given up by any means. I have an interview tomorrow for something I think I would love and something very interesting on Friday. Plus I'm still waiting on my second interview calls from some of those places from last week.

I'm just frustrated and I want to work.

Ok. I'll end the suspense.

I GOT A JOB

Not just any job... a job that I am excited about. There are a few minor things I want to tweak in the offer, but the company is great, the people are great, the position is great, the pay is great and the opportunity is great. I start September 1st.

I am thrilled to be a part of this and am excited about the future opprtunities this will bring.

Looks like Dave and I are staying in Boston for a while longer.

We learn as children that September is a month of change. School starts, weather changes. This September is a HUGE month of change for Dave and I.

First there is the new wonderful job. I start on September first.

The newest big change is that Dave and I are moving. We found a beautiful 2 level, 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath restored old Ship Captain's home in Salem, Massachusetts. This place has been totally gut rehabbed with brand new bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen with brand new appliances (side by side fridge with ice maker and water dispenser, dishwasher, disposal, gas stove, washer and dryer). This place is amazing. We're just waiting to be approved for it, but we are not anticipating any problems with that.

The new place is walking distance to the ocean and beaches, old historic Salem, shops, restaurants, commuter rail (walking on a nice day, biking distance, no problem, plus there is parking there) and much much more. There is even a high end luscious day spa down the street.

We feel so positive abut all of these changes and we're excited for our new home!!! Now we're just waiting for the acceptance...

Just to let everyone know...

We just got accepted for the place in Salem. Dave and I are thrilled and our new home is beautiful! We'll move in slowly (boxes) all month leading up to the big furniture move!

Our new address will be in Witchy, Salem, Massachusetts!