I had a job interview today.

[Tobin S.]

It's a local unionized company. The starting pay is $3 an hour more than I make now. The insurance is better than what I currently have at about the same price. The best thing? I can see a future at this company and my bachelor's degree may help me work into better positions. At my current employer, they don't even care that I have a degree. Just drive the truck, dummy, and turn off your brain.

Things have really slowed down at work. I was getting 55 hours a week on average there for a long time, and I needed that overtime to help me get by. Then they hired another driver when they really didn't need one and I started losing hours. Maybe it makes more sense to them to try to avoid paying overtime, but it's going to result in them losing a good driver- if I must say so myself...and around there nobody else is going say it.

Another good thing about the potential new job is that I'd no longer be out on the road all day. The new job is loading trucks, switching trailers, and ensuring the trailers out in the yard that are loaded with product are at the correct temperature. It's a food processing company and all of their trailers are temperature controlled. I'd be working in a cooler most of the day. It's 43 degrees in there so I won't be sweating my ass off anymore in the summer. I know that prolonged exposure to that temperature can make you mighty cold, but I'm pretty sure I can handle it if I dress right for it and I'll be moving around a lot so that will help me keep warm.

They want to do a background check on me and they are going to get back with me on Monday. I really hope I get this job.

[lunatica]

1. I'll keep all my fingers and toes crossed for you!

I can see you coming in out of the cold in just a very few months.

They'll be very lucky to have you.

[Tobin S.]

2. Thanks!

The manager said that I would have to do the job for a year, then I can bid on other jobs and get something else if I want.

[lunatica]

3. Well if he wants someone who wants to get ahead you're his dream employee

So I'm glad he has the idea that you want to work your way up.

[redwitch]

14. I agree, a very good sign for you Tobin!

I will keep my eyes and fingers crossed!

[surrealAmerican]

4. Good luck, Tobin.

It's sounds like a good job.

[Tobin S.]

7. Thank you. n/t

[Worried senior]

5. I am keeping everything

crossed for you too.

[Tobin S.]

8. I appreciate it. n/t

[femmocrat]

6. Good luck!

You deserve a break already! Fingers crossed!

[Tobin S.]

9. Yeah, I could definitely use a break.

Thanks.

[NV Whino]

10. Good luck, Tobin

It sounds like a good opportunity.

[Tobin S.]

11. Thank you. It is a good deal for a workin' Joe.

Especially around these parts. Jobs like that are hard to come by here.

[mackerel]

12. How were the interview questions.

The last two interviews I had they asked me "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?"

I wanted to say I have no idea.

[Tobin S.]

20. It was a fairly easy interview.

The toughest question I had involved a job that I had only worked at for a few months 5 years ago. They wanted to know why I was only there for a short time. I had a good answer for them, though. I told them the truth.

I didn't get the question you were asked. I also didn't get the, "What do you consider your greatest weakness?" question. I had an answer prepared for that question, though. I'd like to say, "My wife's lasagna," but if I were asked that question, I'd say something along the lines of being a workaholic. That's what my wife tells me. I haven't taken a vacation in 5 years and I never call off work. I work all the overtime I can get my hands on. Even when I have a doctor's appointment, I'll still put in as many hours as I can. I have a cold right now that would have most people staying home, but I went in and punched the clock like usual this week.

[GOLGO 13]

13. Good Luck 2 U Tobin.

Sounds like a sweet deal. Hope you locked it down.

[Tobin S.]

21. Thank you.

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

15. Good luck with the new job. Dress in layers.

[Tobin S.]

22. 10-4

Yeah, I've got the cold weather deal down pat. I work outside for a few hours a day for my current job no matter what the weather is like. Forty-three degrees won't be so bad considering I can be out in single digit temperatures in the winter for my current job.

[rurallib]

16. I think you are due for a good break

best wishes.

And that temp? you'll adapt quickly

[Tobin S.]

23. I think so, too.

I saw a guy coming in out of the cooler and noted how he was dressed. He had a jacket on and some gloves and he didn't appear to be shivering.

[auntAgonist]

17. Good luck Tobin! n/t

[Tobin S.]

24. Thanks, aA.

Good to see you here.

[auntAgonist]

29. Thank you! I've been trying to pop in a little more often lately

I'm happy to see some positive things happening for you and J.




kesha

[CaliforniaPeggy]

18. That sounds great, my dear Tobin!

I hope you get it too.

Esp. after what happened at your current job.

Best of luck!

[Tobin S.]

25. Yeah, that did play a role in my decision to get out.

I put in a couple of applications the day after that man was killed where I work. I had needed to be doing that anyway, but it lit a fire under my butt and got me moving.

[mnhtnbb]

19. Holding good thoughts that you get the job offer, Tobin!

After the horrible accident at your current job--and the attitude of the owner--it's really time to move on.

[Tobin S.]

26. I think so, too. Thank you.

That guy was laid to rest a couple of days ago. My mind is still troubled about what happened. It's a very hard thing to get out of your head.

[DebJ]

27. Good luck Tobin! You deserve it! n/t

[Tobin S.]

31. Thanks, Deb.

I need something better, that's for sure.

[sueh]

28. Good luck, Tobin. I hope you get the job!

[Tobin S.]

32. Thank you, my fellow Berniac.

[Socal31]

30. Good luck!

As someone who is on the other side of the table these days, I can attest to the fact that interviews generally suck for all participants.

[Tobin S.]

33. Yeah, they aren't very fun.

But this one went well. I had help putting together a very good resume and they based most of their questions from that. I felt at ease and comfortable. I kept things positive as much as possible. I told the truth. I did not misrepresent myself. They seemed happy with the interview at the end.

I'm hoping I'll have an offer on Monday. We'll see, and I'll report back here to let you guys know what happens.

[PasadenaTrudy]

34. Good luck!

Hope you get it. Fingers crossed!

[denbot]

35. Good luck Tobin

PM me the name of the company if you get the job, and I'll see if my boss will load me there.

[PasadenaTrudy]

36. Hope you got the job!

Sending good thoughts your way today