Not only the name of a cool band it is the current state of things here in Ameliabee land, and most of these United States.
Thankfully we have air conditioning, without which I think I'd have had a million asthma attacks--as it was I've only had one, which wasn't too bad.
But getting off the heat for a minute, I've been sending out resumes and resumes and applications and interviewing. I got an offer today for a data entry job that is a lot less than I wanted, and for which I am way overqualified. I have the potential of an interview for a job I really want, and I'd hate to have to call in sick to the data entry job for the interview. I'm debating about taking it, but I know I'd be looking for something better the whole time I was there, and I don't need to get a survival job just yet...
Also, I am getting a weird vibe from this job. I can't really put my finger on it, but something is just creeping me out powerfully. The guy who interviewed me was nice enough, although I think I learned more about him during the interview than he learned about me. Just something is really feeling odd about this whole setup, and I really believe in trusting your instincts in these sort of situations. Times when I haven't, I've seriously regretted it later.
Just don't know what to do. Advice?
Happy Labor Day 2023!
1 year ago
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Bee. You are waaaaay too smart for this data entry. I don't even think that there is any opportunity for the 'random point and click method' of learning in a data entry job! And besides, you should always follow your gut instinct. The time would be better spent looking for a job you really want.
Ms. S so good to hear from you!
I ended up not going back for the second interview, especially after I found out that they wanted me to stay and work the rest of the day!
Something is just wrong and weird there. So I said No. Very politely and nicely but wouldn't go into any big reasons. I just thanked them for the opportunity but I was not interested. You'd have been proud of me!
Besides, I'd be so bored without some random clicking to do!
Sweetie,
I am worried.
Are you guessing the job you have NOT accepted is what you should be earning?
Or otherwise?
You are fine. Do NOT let extraneous forces control you.
Love, Mom
Dearest Ameliabee:
Don't take the job if it's not what you want, especially since it doesn't seem close to what you want. If you don't need it for survival, hold out just a bit. Sometimes you've got more strength to look a bit more and crank out cover letters and the like when your soul isn't being currently sucked dry by data entry.
And, oh my goodness, trust your creepy radar. Steer clear! I LOVE my creepy radar and although I'm sure it overreacts, I'm also sure it's kept me out of some jams. Keep looking, and tell these people "thanks but no thanks."
I'm with Mom up there, don't let those extranesous forces control you! (I just like the way that sounds.)
Laundress and Nonanon,
I did indeed trust my instincts in the end, and I'm glad. Although I didn't get to talk much in the interview, when I did I realized that I can do a LOT better than that job.
I did data entry many years ago and generally liked it, as we were allowed to listen to headphones, and I listened to books on tape. However, it does tend to suck your soul out through your nose eventually.
And thanks Mom, I needed to hear that...you rock.
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