The "second" interview

I keep telling people that I haven't had an interview in over 20 years. That is a bit of an untrue statement. I did have a casual interview in a coffee shop for my online teaching stint that lasted about 6 years. That was in 2004. Then, 10 years later, I had what I called my "first" interview. It was a one on one for a part time position. I had badly wanted that job as it was working from home and required a 2 day commitment per week.  I did not get it, but I got an encouraging note from the lady who interviewed me. She told me that I should wait for something more full time!

4 years later, I have my "second" interview!

4 years ago, the only person I turned to was Smoggie and he was my rock. Now, I have a few more friends than then. I did not realize how much I am surrounded by rock solid people. Since it was Thanksgiving Day yesterday, this fact hit home more so than ever before!

To start off with, G pushed me to get an all-important reference letter that was required to complete my application package. Apparently, it did the trick! A few days later, I got a call to confirm my interview date and time. That was enough for me. However, my friends decided that I need more. At this point in time, I have a friend who is investigating interview questions for me from her sources. I also have this wonderful person take time out to set up a mock interview for me. And then, both Y and C, a few hours apart, offered to be my private Uber service to the interview.

For some reason, everyone is terrified of me taking the TTC to the interview.

And I am terrified of the interview that is taking place on the 16th of this month. I shouldn't be. But I am.

On a related note, ASid hugged me like his life depended on it at the Thanksgiving lunch my brother hosted. He let me know that he is terrified at the task of filling out his University applications and that he would be nervous till he receives that acceptance letter! I hugged him tightly and assured him that he will be alright. In my head, it was more like "We will be alright kid!".

It is OK to be a little terrified. Being a little terrified allows us to find the hidden strength in us to get us through it all.

I believe both ASid and his Momley will make it.