Futility's Search

About my futile and irritating search for a job in a market that wants skilled employees, but is saturated with mediocre workers

Finally got an interview.

I should be excited right?

Oh, I am, but there are problems of logistics which I am never able to see beyond.

But surely they can be over come?

Yes, they can.  They are not insurmountable. Daunting nonetheless.

Get off your ass and get going. This could be your big chance.

I know.  I want to do it, but it is raining and cold and I'm sick
and I've got a few days before I have to do anything.  I'll get
excited then.

No! Do something about it now.  Get a move on.

But I don't know what the weather is going to be like on Thursday.

Does it matter? Make it happen.

Oh, alright.  First, I've got to get off this rock with out
getting my suit muddy.  Perhaps I should change into it once I get
closer to the appointment.  But still, I've got to at least clean
the car inside and out.  Better yet--I'll do that, but I'll rent a
car in town. You know, mine needs a break job. No sense letting fate
take control on such an important day. . . .

Won't that cost too much money?

I'd rather spend it and make my lunch meeting on time and as unflustered as possible.

Where are you meeting?

I found an Italian restaurant off the beaten path, recommended by a
friend in the business.  It's a long way for me to drive, but as
the interviewer is flying in, I didn't want him to drive too far from
his hotel in a town he's not familiar with.  As it is I've got to
travel over 100 miles and back.

Quit complaining.

Oh, I'm not complaining. I'm actually going to plan on the interview
going so well that I'll have a re-call the next day to see the
project.  I'm going to pack an extra suit and over-night stuff so
I can be flexible as to my plans once in the city.

Ambitious a bit?

Just practical.  Speaking of which, I better get my groove on and rent a car.

Bye.

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