12 of 12 - More like 5 of 12
10:45
What would a 12 of 12 be without a picture of Elliott? He stopped sleeping in his bed by the back window so I moved it to the from window and voilà... he sleeps in it.
11:50
Sandals I wear for slippers.
13:03
When I put away my iron, it fell over on the water bottle. Not so good for the iron or the bottle.
13:04
Look what I still have.
13:06
Are Chucks good for interviews? The debate rages on.
For the record, I didn't wear them. Not that it would have mattered. The interview was irritating and degrading. One guy wore a Tool t-shirt and the other guy ate cookies during the interview.
You read that right. He ATE COOKIES during the interview.
After I gave them an overview of me, they said they wanted to ask me some technical questions. Now, when they called me about this job, I was very specific with them to ensure they were looking for a web designer and not a web developer. I asked for a job description but they didn't have one.
To be fair, many of the questions were HTML/CSS related and some I answered well. However, I don't think any of the web designers I know could answer most of the questions they asked. It was frustrating. I kept wonder, "what does this have to do with the job you described to me?" I felt like I was being interviewed by World of Warcraft fanboys who looked down on me because I didn't know there lingo. "What? You've never flogged a Kremlauche? You noob."
After one question, I said, "I've never needed to know that to do my job." One said, "Don't worry, no one else has been able to answer that one." In my head I was screaming, "THEN WHY ARE YOU ASKING IT!!!???"
I wanted to bolt. Honestly, I should have.
After that, I was so pissed off and defeated. I just wanted to go home, eat carbs and cry. I should just chuck this whole web design bullshit and go work at Starbucks or Borders. Would you like fries with that?
After that interview, my heart just wasn't into taking pictures any more today. Unless you really want to see an empty wrapper of Fig Newtons.
Here's hoping January 12, is a more fun, photo-worthy day.
Comments
You didn't wear the Chucks? Oh man, you're letting me down. And can you really get fries at Borders... man you Americans are crazy bastards! Ha ha. I'd like to see an empty packet of fig newtons, I have no idea what a fig newton is!
PS those sandals make your legs look HAWT!
Posted by: Kezza | December 12, 2008 08:45 PM
Of course you shouldn't give up on being a web designer. Shouldn't even let it cross your mind.
I think you could have gotten away with the shoes, those look pretty nice.
Posted by: Derek | December 12, 2008 10:06 PM
Sorry it didn't go so well Brian :( Those guys sound like a bunch of douchers that you wouldn't want to work for anyway.
Fingers crossed for next time.
Posted by: Pete | December 13, 2008 03:19 AM
Brian, sorry that interview sucked! I know 2009 will be much better for you!
Posted by: Dan | December 13, 2008 09:13 AM
at least you still have elliot and he fuckin' rocks. (and he doesn't ask stupid questions)
unrelated; your word verification scares me - "outbreak unable" interesting. scary.
Posted by: kyle | December 13, 2008 08:58 PM
And when Dark Willow is done with the Douchebags Who Stole Christmas, she'll be taking a walk down the street to the offices of this pair of geniuses.
Posted by: Jeffrey | December 14, 2008 12:12 PM
Jeez, those guys sound like complete a-holes. Don't let them get you down. Besides, you have the sweetest kitty to pet and a cool pair of Chucks. Happy Holidays!
Michele
Posted by: Michele | December 14, 2008 06:07 PM
The legs were weird - as a woman it gave me a perspective of what it would be like to be a man!
Posted by: annie B | December 15, 2008 08:03 PM
Don't let the a-holes get you down Sweetie. There's absolutely something out there that's perfect for you...and where you can wear your Chucks and not have to ask if I'd like fries with that.
Keep your chin up!
Posted by: Pua | December 16, 2008 12:49 PM
Sorry to read about the job situation. I checked my work (caremark.com) and didn't see any jobs for Web Designer. Keep your chin up! : ) BTW, I like the holiday card and the decorating of the cookies - they looked yummy!
Christina
Posted by: Christina | December 19, 2008 03:58 PM
Woah on the iron/plastic bottle - interesting!
Sorry to hear the job hunt's not getting the results you want. I hope 2009 is much better for you!
Helen (Dogeared)
Sorry for being late again this month - had a nightmare trip home after the weekend away ad this week has been messed up sleeping and busy. Thanks for all your comments, and see you in 2009! Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year!
Posted by: Helen (Dogeared) | December 23, 2008 05:47 AM