*tap tap* Is this thing on?

Sorry folks. Had a case of the dreaded brick wall-sies. Or, in other words, couldn't think of shit to write.

Finished up an interview not too long ago. That's a really tedious process. This was even more tedious because I was interviewing for, essentially, my own position. And this isn't the first time I've done that. Though it's slightly different this time, because this time it's for a regular position instead of a contractual position. Better benefits and holiday type stuff, really. Not to mention beacoup job security (I'd be an official state employee).

But have you ever thought about what it'd be like to interview for the position you currently hold? Especially when some of the questions that are "mandatory" questions are things like "what do you bring to the table," and "name some things of your current job that would make you a good candidate for this position." Farcical comes to mind, really. But then again, this whole process is kind of farcical. I don't wish to get in to it because this is a very public blog, but I'll mention it's not the ideal situation: one position, two more than qualified individuals already on staff to fill the position. Plus the wild card of a "minimum three candidate" interview process. All in all, not what you want to look for. Last time this happened, my coworker and I were going after the positions we were working as, but as full time contractual employees, and we were two people going after three open positions. That's a whole different monster. This is like a no holds barred fight to the death.

We're about to start commencement season, which means in the very near future you'll probably read much vitriol from me about disrespectful teenagers and how much I hate "Pomp & Circumstance." But you may also see some interesting Bart's Eye Views of the set up process. Two and half weeks of commencements. Yippee.


Til' next time, faithful few.