I have a job!

I've been looking for a job for about.... let's see.... since Christmas break. I've had over 15 interviews. I've dressed up in a variety of skirt/dress/slacks combinations. I've shaken hands with a million people and talked about myself two to three times a week. I've interviewed to be a secretary, receptionist and a lab technician that takes off rat heads. I was never offered a single position but was always the "second place" contestant. I have went back for three interviews at the same job only to be called an hour later to hear, "they went with someone else".

I was continuing on my journey of job applications yesterday and I applied to be a Garden Helper on the Grounds Crew. I have experience in picking weeds, gardening, planting flowers, and digging in dirt, you know... I did all of that when I was a kid and more. I went back on the site today to apply for some more jobs and make sure I had the right locations written down to turn my resumes in to. I had a message that someone had responded to my inquiry, it was next to Grounds: "Contact us for an interview". So I called the number for an interview, I went in and was hired on the SPOT! I have to get my e-mail saying I'm authorized to work and then do three steps and then I will get to start working!! My shift is the morning shift and I'll be working on South Campus. But at least I have a job, and I get to work outside! And during the Spring/Summer I can work full-time. So that means I can play outside all day!

I have always loved working outside because:

1. You feel dog-tired after working all day outside

2. You come away feeling like you have been productive

3. Your muscles ache and burn which is a sign that you put your day's work in

4. You get tan

5. You get to dig in the dirt

6. You get to breathe in fresh air

7. And you get to get dirty

See-- a perfect job! I'm so stoked. And they said it's a really fun crew so that's good. Whew. Just a relief to not have to search anymore. I'm still kind of shocked that I got hired right on the spot so it seems like I made a quick decision but I was planning on an interview---- congrats to me.