Interviews, Jobs and Fitness

Yesterday, I had an interview. Company to be unnamed. Suffice it to say, I liked the digs and the people were fiercely intellectual. Not to mention, I was offered copious bottles of water and their former office mascot was Henry the Bulldog (be still my beating heart) who was devotedly beloved.

Job interviews are akin to developing athletic skills and maintaining/heightening your fitness. If you stop reading, writing and remaining curious about your endeavors, you lose your ties to the employment matrix. More importantly, you lose intellectual curiousity which is half the battle if you are to procure employment during this economic maelstrom.

I had a particularly lovely exchange with the Human Resources manager. In that awkward moment, when HR meets you last, he informs me the company is in the process of interviewing multiple candidates and I will know if I have a second interview next week. I quipped because I liked the whole damn company (and know to not bank on good feelings), ” George, I like the company. A lot. I see myself here. However, like the Bachelor I will hope for a rose, but know the fates may nudge you differently.”

In other news, I will be unveiling my Atlas Stone. It has been curing for approximately 4 days.

Lastly, my birthday is in a week. And, I cannot believe I am already receiving the following. Nothing makes me embrace the age of 36 years old and feel like a fecund Fembot than an offer a senior scooter.

*Also, if you love me, please leave a comment, I would love to demonstrate to a potential employer that I move my readers with ribald, witty and informative content. Plus, I will buy you the most expensive drink at Starbucks.

6 Comments For This Post

J.J. Leslie Says:
February 10th, 2010 at 11:06 am

I got my AARP offer to join, and I am only 31. So, yeah.

Also, swimming Cambridge Masters is the best way to get into swimming shape. Ever.

I kept using the word “versatility” in my last job interview.

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americapeals Reply:
February 10th, 2010 at 11:43 am

I didnt even think to use the word versatility. I feel that is endemically part of our generations’ skill set. I have another of your posts to put up. Please feel free to submit more, Mr. Popular.

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nurse jackie Says:
February 10th, 2010 at 2:06 pm

Is that a photo of Shakespeare?

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americapeals Reply:
February 10th, 2010 at 2:13 pm

no that is a picture of the beloved, Henry, the mascot of the aforementioned interview location.

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americapeals Reply:
February 10th, 2010 at 2:15 pm

No, this is Henry. Shakespeare only does photo shoots for snausages.

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BigTeach Says:
February 11th, 2010 at 8:15 am

Well, I certainly hope you get the job America. And don’t worry about approaching 40. At 37 I can tell you, the water is just right! Jump on in!

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americapeals Reply:
February 11th, 2010 at 12:00 pm

Big Teach
Did you get a notice to purchase a Hoveround?

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Mat Says:
February 12th, 2010 at 2:17 pm

Amanda where are you?! People at the gym still talk about the funny girl who writes the blog. Come back!

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Amanda Says:
February 14th, 2010 at 2:03 pm

I have been traveling. And, this week I will be there. I have been making altas stones and working on strength training but need to get back to olift and work on WODs.

Thanks for reaching out.

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