Second Verse, Same as the First

I'll write about bad news in this blog. But there hasn't been word one about the Seattle gig to report. Until this week.

It's been almost two months since my phone interview and three weeks since my last note from Stacy in HR. Two days ago, I received an email informing me the two positions I had applied for are being put on hold. Stacy enthusiastically tipped me that the job descriptions are being revised, new posting will appear shortly, and that she would be talking to me soon. That's a good sign. But not as good of a sign as the next email I received.

I have a friend on the inside at this dream job. He called me in a huff, needing my resume and some design samples. When asked what the position was, he responded "Things are happening" and could give no more details. I'm not sure what is "happening," but, shortly after his call, I received another note from Stacy; I should expect contact from the head of the web development team in the next twenty-four hours.

Considering two months have passed, with barely a word from anyone but Stacy, twenty-four hours seems unlikely. I've had to subdue my enthusiasm for obtaining this dream job. When I got the "Things are happening" call from my friend, it hit me again; I could be moving soon. I needed to readjust, allow myself to get excited again, and most importantly, mentally prepare for a move across the country.

I'm confident twenty-four hours will come and go without contact. Along with all the other dream job qualities of this company, all employees enjoy year-round half day Fridays. Good for them, bad for me. Maybe I'll hear more on Monday.