My Interview

So I got up at about 5:45 this morning. I was ultra nervous that I'd run into all kinds of awful construction and traffic and other things meant to make me late. This is summer in Cleveland after all, and basically what could be better than a 5 lane pile up and construction on the sub-layer of asphalt, and 19,000 miles of orange cones and barrels? Yea - I can't think of much else either.

So I showered, shaved, and suited up and was out the door by 7:15am. The traffic wasn't bad at all, and I only slowed down - not even coming to a full stop - at one tiny bit along the expressway. In short I arrived in Beachwood in about 45 minutes, leaving me with approximately an hour to wait before my interview. I found a McDonald's and got a large Diet Coke ("What? Oh... we don't have diet.... $1.50 at the next window." Me: "Huh?") to ingest a little caffeine. I walked in 10 minutes early to Christian & Timbers (CTPartners) on Science Park Drive. The first person I met was a man in a bike uniform, pushing a mountain bike, blaring some awful music. Then there was Amanda.

Glitter eye shadow and a faux fur lined jacket. Amanda is the front desk person for C&T and has been with the firm for about a month and a half. She's attending CSU, major unknown. We chatted for a few minutes about the company, Casual Fridays, and how uncomfortable I must feel in a suit when everyone else was in jeans. I don't mind - I love my suit.

My interviewer, and hopefully soon-to-be-boss, Phil, met me in the lobby just a few minutes before 9am. We retired to his office, walking through several doors, and into different parts of the building's first floor. I think C&T uses the entire ground floor of the office building. Phil was very friendly, and much more open and joking than I'd aniticipated - he's a controller, so I had my preconceived notions, but he dispelled them pretty quickly. We talked about my experience, books I've read, traveling, and wine. We both have the same favorite wine - red Zinfandel.

He'll be making a decision next week, and I thin things went really well, so I'm excited about the opportunity. It's a Data Analyst position, which would be something fairly new to me, but I think would be a great way to broaden my skill set. SQL database maintenance, accounting, finance, etc. If I get the job it'll be a really great experience.

After the interview I headed home to spend a few hours with Joey - we took a nap together, and he did some general baby things. Then I decided to head out to Toledo to visit Lindsay and Danielle. I'd planned on going out Saturday, but decided since I wasn't doing anything tonight I might as well drive out a day early. Tomorrow I'm going to be helping them work at the Hannah Socks Charity Picnic. It seems Lindsay is actually the Hannah of note's cousin.

The girls and I met Libby for dinner at a local Max & Erma's and I had a tasty half salad along with half of a brie and roast beef sammich. Lindsay headed to work, and Danielle and I are back at the new apartment - they have a kick ass townhouse now, not far from where they'd lived before - and are having some drinks while watching TiVo. Honestly, what did anyone ever do before all this technology existed? Good grief.

The Decemberists are a new favorite band - Danielle's previewing some music for me, which I'll hijack to my iPod before I go.

Stay tuned for news on how the job search turns out.