Job dust, and wish me patience, as well, please!

[Selkie]

My fingernails can't take it anymore! I applied for a job a month ago, with an employer that is notoriously, glacially slow in the hiring process. It's an excellent career move for me, and it's in the general location where I grew up and want to live (i.e., across the country from where I live now). I am fairly sure that with my qualifications that I can make it to at least the first round of interviews, but I have no idea when that will occur, and there's really no way to find out. I'm finally breaking down and asking for PS dust, because I'm going just a bit stir crazy with the anxiety. I also feel like I need to be prepared for disappointment, because I'm sure there were hundreds of applicants.

I'm also nervous because this would be a huge move for my husband. He spent his childhood moving around, and as a result is extremely difficult to uproot once he gets comfortable somewhere. He's known, practically since the day we met, that I fully intended to move back someday, and that he would be getting dragged along. He does like the area as well, and will have no trouble finding a job, but I do feel a little guilty and selfish sometimes. Of course I told him I was applying, and we've talked a little about the subject, but I have decided not to say too much to him about it until I find out whether my application is moving to the next step. Bottling up my excitement and tension has become a little tough as a result!

 

[NewEnglandLady]

Lots of job dust to you, Selkie! And patience dust as well Please keep us updated and I'm hoping that time doesn't stand still for you while you're waiting!

 

[zoebartlett]

COME HOME Selkie! HUGE buckets of dust are heading your way.

 

[iheartscience]

Buckets of job dust coming your way! And patience dust as well!

I hope you hear from them soon AND that you land the job! Good luck!

 

[somethingshiny]

Lots of job dust, moving dust and patience dust!!
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[chemgirl]

Sending lots of job dust your way!

I know how nerve wracking the waiting process can be. I had an interview last week and was told I'd know about the job this week. Its Thursday and my finger nails have no tips left!

 

[Selkie]

Thanks, NEL, Zoe, Thing, SS, and Chemgirl (and good luck on your job hunt too)!

 

[Selkie]

Meh...got my answer, and it was no (or, technically, "eligible, but not referred for consideration" which essentially means they're probably hiring from in-house), but at least it was an answer. Still need patience though. Feeling a little down, and a bit trapped, I guess.

 

[monarch64]

Dust...for patience, and feeling trapped, and down. Things will look up again before you know it, Selkie. What goes down, must come up!

 

[Pandora II]

So sorry! We're in the same position so I know exactly how you feel.

 

[Allison D.]

I'm SO sorry, Selkie, but keep trying! Will keep floating dust your way so that an even BETTER opportunity comes through.

We miss you, and would love to see you come HOME!

 

[iheartscience]

What a bummer. Sending more dust your way for an even better job!

 

[Selkie]

Thanks, guys! Feeling better now. I was writing that at midnight last night and was feeling particularly Eeyore-ish. I actually have a great job and a nice home right now, so I really don't have much to complain about. And at least I have a vacation coming up, so I'll have a chance to see family and friends soon .

Pandora, I hope your situation improves too!