Annoyances

[eveglass]

So... that place where I had an interview last week? You remember, the training agency that looked really nifty?

I just spoke to the employment agency today. I wasn't picked for the job.

"Why?" you ask. Because I'd told them that I couldn't work for the two weeks of Pennsic (I told them I had an annual conference). At the time, they said it wouldn't be a problem. Apparently it was a problem, because that's the reason they gave to the employment agency for why they didn't pick me; everything else in the interview went really well.

In the end, I suppose I'm not too upset. Yes, it was a nifty company. Yes, I suspect I would have liked working there. But if I didn't get to go to Pennsic this year because I was working at a temporary job, I'd have been upset anyway. Who knows? Maybe one of these years they'll need another replacement position, and they'll call me.

On the up-side, I suppose I don't need to go through the stress of giving notice to ILSC.

But I'm miffed for the time being. Le sigh.

Comments

[styrkar.livejournal.com]

I usually "negotiate" for the (ahem) conference at the time of hiring, not at the interview.

Besides, worse come to worse, I would just not mention it until a few weeks before and say something like: "I'm sorry, but I will need to take time off in order to settle a land dispute on Pennsylvania, as I may be required to make an appearance in court." The great thing about it is... there's absolutely nothing untruthful about making such a statement! ;o)

[eveglass.livejournal.com]

Fair enough, though this was only a temporary, 9-month position (replacing someone on maternity leave). They asked me, point-blank, during the interview, "summer is our busy season -- will you have any problems with that?" I figured it was better to be truthful.

That statement is great, btw. I love it.