Interview Bowl 2: Mental Exhaustion...Introvert Overload
I have to admit to myself at least...those interviews were mentally draining...from all the prep work to the actual meetings with directors, committees, Deans, etc., etc.
I just feel...tired...like I could sleep for a week. But...no. Work tomorrow. I know I should not complain about having to work. I am grateful to have a job that pays a somewhat adequate salary (although the benefits for my boys and me go a long way)...really and truly I am. I would just...like to not have to work tomorrow.
Plus, I am doing recruitment stuff, so I will have to talk to large groups of potential students for hours. Can't hide away in my office and work on less...social projects. I am social-ed the fuck out. It's an introvert thing.
But, I thought today went really well. I did not feel people with significant hiring influence disliked me. In some ways, I almost felt as if they were courting me. That's a nice change.
There are of course parts I reply in my head and scrutinize and ruminate about different and better ways I could have responded and interacted with the committee. I interpret and reinterpret non-verbal messages.
It's all kinda useless at this point, except whereas it may help me in future high pressure social situations, including interviews.
If I had to guess, I would say I will be offered the position. I should know in a couple weeks or so. Seems like a long time...and it is.
In the meantime...more jobs to apply to. And figuring out how to afford moving.
Today's interview was actually only a short-ish commute, so I could commute for a while (if I got the position), not rush into finding a new place, and save up a little money for the move. It also seems they promote from within, which I like.
Again...no idea of the salary. I looked up salaries for the position in that area...I though it was pretty promising.
In any case...commence the waiting game.
I just feel...tired...like I could sleep for a week. But...no. Work tomorrow. I know I should not complain about having to work. I am grateful to have a job that pays a somewhat adequate salary (although the benefits for my boys and me go a long way)...really and truly I am. I would just...like to not have to work tomorrow.
Plus, I am doing recruitment stuff, so I will have to talk to large groups of potential students for hours. Can't hide away in my office and work on less...social projects. I am social-ed the fuck out. It's an introvert thing.
But, I thought today went really well. I did not feel people with significant hiring influence disliked me. In some ways, I almost felt as if they were courting me. That's a nice change.
There are of course parts I reply in my head and scrutinize and ruminate about different and better ways I could have responded and interacted with the committee. I interpret and reinterpret non-verbal messages.
It's all kinda useless at this point, except whereas it may help me in future high pressure social situations, including interviews.
If I had to guess, I would say I will be offered the position. I should know in a couple weeks or so. Seems like a long time...and it is.
In the meantime...more jobs to apply to. And figuring out how to afford moving.
Today's interview was actually only a short-ish commute, so I could commute for a while (if I got the position), not rush into finding a new place, and save up a little money for the move. It also seems they promote from within, which I like.
Again...no idea of the salary. I looked up salaries for the position in that area...I though it was pretty promising.
In any case...commence the waiting game.
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