It was over 14 years ago when I first started a new job after being at a dead end job which was giving me an ulcer. I gave my notice there and began my search for a more rewarding job and won't land me in the hospital. After searching the newspaper daily, going on line and signing up with agencies, I stumbled across one in the newspaper that was in of all places my doctor's office and I noticed it was over 2 weeks old, but I thought I would give it a shot. After my doctor's appointment, I went down to my car and gave them a call. Much to my surprise the position was still open and it was only the next town from my house. Today was Friday and we scheduled my interview for early Monday morning. I was asked to bring my recent resume and any letters I may have from former employees. I had it all ready to go and on my way home I decided to take a ride to just be sure I knew where it was and I was right. It would take me all of 10 minutes to get there.
Sunday evening came and I decided to check out my wardrobe for something to wear for my interview. I found a three piece suit (Skirt, vest and jacket) and a white blouse that I bought and never wore. It was black and white and I had a new pair of white and a new pair of black shoes and a handbag and a brand new briefcase that was given to me by a former customer of mine from my last job. He had a brother in the leather business and it even had my initials in script across the front of it. I would be able to bring my paperwork in it among extra pens, a pair of panty hose among other things in it and look professional.
Monday morning came and I was up early and got myself and shave, eyebrows plucked and and shower and a hot oil treatment for my hair which was just touched up a two weeks ago - my best friend's son got married. I wasn't nervous at all and I'm usually a huge worry wart. My hair came out great and I looked smart in my outfit and the briefcase made me look smart and professional. I put on very little make up so I wouldn't look like I was made up. I hardly ever wore it and I was always told I didn't need any with my natural good looks.
I got in my car and drove to my interview. I met with the receptionist who gave me an application to fill out and attach all my necessary paperwork to it. I was sent to a large office with two large desks and a typewriter, and a PC with all the works - scanner and fax too. She returned to get my paperwork and told me that the boss would be in shortly to see me. I check myself out in the mirror in my briefcase and I had to admit that I did look good. I had a good vibe and was hoping that I would get the job.
In walked in this very beautiful lady that was dressed in a designer suit and designer eye glasses and carried herself very well. She shook my hand and introduced herself and asked me to sit down and tell her about myself and my working experience. I was really comfortable around her and I tried not to get all nervous last minute and stumbled on my words. She seemed very impressed with what I was telling her and she read my paperwork and asked me a few things and told me she wanted me to just take a trial run on what the position was all about and how I would handle myself in a simulation of a typical day. I aced it and I knew it and I didn't want to show a cocky attitude. She asked me when I would be able to start if offered the position and I told her as early as next Monday. She offered me the job and also told me that she had a little adjustment in the salary that she discussed with me on the phone and she would be offering me more because of my previous experience. She told me that I was dressed very nice and we dressed up every day but Friday which she treats as dress down day. I took her hand and shook it and thanked her for giving me the chance to work for her.
Driving home I decided that this week I would take to get myself some new clothes dressy and dress down. I called my best friend to share the news with her and she said she wanted to get "the gang" together to celebrate my new position. We made a date for meet on Friday night in one of our new spots. She took care of calling everyone and said we would meet there about 7:30. We had a great time and everyone was so happy for me. To my surprise each of them bought me a little gift to wish me luck with my job. I received a new cell phone and gift cards to some of my favorite stores. I don't know why they did all that but I have to say I do have the best friends and I have one that has been my friend over 30 years.