posted October 13, 2004 12:35 PM         

Ok... well, I didn't plan on more than one (or even more than two for that matter) oppertunity would come out of this for me.

So... You know about Companion Pet Clinic. Wild Oats called me for an interview. I went in yesterday. I was there meeting with different managers for nearly two hours. I'm positive they're going to offer me a job. So... I get home from my interview and check my Caller ID log. Companion Pet Clinic called. Looked further... Trader Joes called.

OMG The one day I leave my house and TWO possible employers call me back.

So, I started off my calling Companion Pet Clinic back. The want me to come in for a working interview. So. That's scheduled.

Called Trader Joes. They want me to come in for an interview. Scheduled.

Alright, well... Companion Pet Clinic is only looking for someone to work 2-3 days a week, but the days are 10-11 hours.

Wild Oats wants someone to work full time (preferable) either as a checker, or someone for the grocery department (straighten shelves, helping customers, and other stuff I don't know about). I'd hope for checker, but whatever... I just want to get a job and get out of my house! It's weird to be here when my kids are gone. I don't like it. I feel like I'm wasting away.

I don't know what Trader Joes wants. I'll know that Friday.

I don't know what to do... Should I tell the Vet people that I am also looking into being hired at Wild Oats... but, *IF* Wild Oats falls through, I don't want to screw myself out of the receptionist position.

I don't really know how to handle this. It's sounding like I'm probably going to be offered both the Wild Oats and the Companion Pet Clinic positions. I used to work with the manager of the clinic years ago when I was a barista at a trendy little cafe downtown. One of my very best friends works for Wild Oats (we met as co-workers at the trendy little cafe too) has highly recommended me to the management, and they LOVE her (as does everyone... she rocks).

I really don't know how to handle this (did I say that already?).

posted October 13, 2004 12:51 PM         

I don't think it is a good idea to tell any potential employeers about where you have applied for a job. That is a private decision you have made on your time and none of the employer's business.

Hang in there, weight your options carefully, talk them through with your friends and family, and then fire away.

IMO

posted October 13, 2004 02:02 PM         

I was wondering what was going on with the Vet job.

1. Do you *want* to work 10-11 hour days?

2. Would you be *happier* working in an animal environment or a grocery store environment?

Try the working interview job at the Vet. Don't tell them that you are thinking of working at Wild Oats; just tell them you also have another interview scheduled, and you can let them know after that interview.

good luck

posted October 13, 2004 05:59 PM         

Good Luck On Your New Journey!!!