When it rains, it really pours!

There was a time when I was actively pursuing and looking for a new company to work with. Jobstreet, JobsDB, the bulletin, and all sources of job openings there is – I had tried each and every one. Even though I’m not technically qualified, I will still pass/email my resume thinking that they may somehow find that move a brave one indeed and such deserves a chance, little as it may. But no one ever responded, just when I was really into it.

Was I disappointed? A bit. But never had I questioned my abilities and undermine my qualifications just because these companies turned me down. I consoled myself that most probably; it’s not the right time for me, to be working in another company. Not yet.

I slowed down. I just email those that really fits my qualifications to a T. I did not entertain those that I think I am overqualified. Then, when I was least expecting it, replies and inquiries from companies came pouring in.

I just had an interview this Monday. And I was supposed to be in another interview today, but decided against it. I just told them that I wouldn’t be available for an interview only after this week. I already consumed a half – day leave and I’m not planning to use the other half. Just today, I received a call asking to come for, yes, another interview tomorrow. I just told them the same thing and for them to postpone for another interview schedule. The truth is I’m running out of reasonable reasons why I take those sick leaves. If only I can say that:

“I’ll be having a job interview today and I can’t report to a company which I am sick and tired of working with.”

Oops, Did I just say that?