ccnaboy2000 Posted January 13, 2011 Posted January 13, 2011 So I've been out of work for some time, and despite trying as hard as I can to find gainful employment I've been unsuccessful. I think honestly this was a major reason my ex started drifting away, saying she no longer felt secure and "I want to be single". I've been in IT for 10 years and i'm down to the last $140 bucks in my pocket. So to get any income at the moment I applied at starbucks, since it would be flexible and allow me to continue my career search. Not enough to live on, but its something. I interviewed and the manager liked me, said he wants to hire me, but theres a catch. He wants to interview me one more time at a job fair they are having... Fine right... well problem is they are having the job fair at the starbucks where my ex works, and being that its a monday afternoon she will be working there. I've been NC since Jan 2nd the day the second breakup came. So.... kinda dont know what to do!
suddendumpee Posted January 13, 2011 Posted January 13, 2011 Easy. Take one of the naked "sexting" pics she sent you and have it silk screened to the back of the suit jacket you're wearing to the interview.
Author ccnaboy2000 Posted January 13, 2011 Author Posted January 13, 2011 Easy. Take one of the naked "sexting" pics she sent you and have it silk screened to the back of the suit jacket you're wearing to the interview. lol thanks for the laugh. haha. I'm not that vengeful though.
D78 Posted January 13, 2011 Posted January 13, 2011 Starbucks is a great part-time job or second job. If I were you, I would just go to the interview. If he introduces you to her, say, "yes, we know each other" and be polite. If she wants to make a fool of herself, let her. If she knows how hard you have been looking for a job, she should understand that you applied there. You won't have to work at the same store, will you? Good luck.
Author ccnaboy2000 Posted January 13, 2011 Author Posted January 13, 2011 Starbucks is a great part-time job or second job. If I were you, I would just go to the interview. If he introduces you to her, say, "yes, we know each other" and be polite. If she wants to make a fool of herself, let her. If she knows how hard you have been looking for a job, she should understand that you applied there. You won't have to work at the same store, will you? Good luck. No I won't have to work there, thank goodness. However, from what she told me in the past when we were together is that is their training store, so new hires mostly get trained there, so there is a possibility I might have to work with her for 2 weeks and she would be training me. But the actual store that wants me is a different one, although we have a mutual friend that works there, but I'm cool with her. But that being said I just had a second interview for a Systems Administrator postion, so I might be able to skip getting this job all together if I'm lucky.. But the IT industry is tough right now, unlike 10 yrs ago when I first started, so best keep my options open
D78 Posted January 13, 2011 Posted January 13, 2011 Even though you're cool with her, it seems like it would be terrible to work with her for two weeks. Maybe you could string along the Starbucks folks until you find out about the systems administrator job?
Duckduckgoose Posted January 13, 2011 Posted January 13, 2011 Have you considered a career change into something that has a high demand? It doesn't have to be permanent but truck drivers, and anything in the health care field is always in demand. Truck driver will definitely get your mind off your ex, AND you will be able to see the country from the cab of a huge truck! You can probably run over some small cars too haha. I lost my job back in 2009 and while I have a good degree, this economy and the rapid advances being made in technology means that chances of getting back into my field are slim. So I have made the choice and taken the steps to become a nurse. Truck driver just didn't do it for me haha Another route to consider might be the military. IT is in big demand in the military, and well... TBH women LOVE a man in uniform
Author ccnaboy2000 Posted January 13, 2011 Author Posted January 13, 2011 Even though you're cool with her, it seems like it would be terrible to work with her for two weeks. Maybe you could string along the Starbucks folks until you find out about the systems administrator job? Lol thats what I've been doing. I was holding out for a Sr. Net Engineer position at Cisco, went on four interviews with them, didn't want to start at Starbucks and quit the next day if I got the job. Didn't get the job (even after 4 interviews and being narrowed down to the final 4) so I called SBux back. Ehh... We will see. It's funny I havent heard a peep out of her this time around for 2 weeks and just after posting this I get a text "Stop ignoring me and come have lunch with me" So I'm predicting some confrontation with her if I go to the interview. Plus the manager of the store knows our history, well he did know we were dating, I dont know if he knows we arent anymore. But she was good friends with him since he used to be her manager, and thats how I got considered. I know she wouldnt mess the opportunity up, she wants me to get a job. Still just feels like it will be akward.
Author ccnaboy2000 Posted January 13, 2011 Author Posted January 13, 2011 Have you considered a career change into something that has a high demand? It doesn't have to be permanent but truck drivers, and anything in the health care field is always in demand. Truck driver will definitely get your mind off your ex, AND you will be able to see the country from the cab of a huge truck! You can probably run over some small cars too haha. I lost my job back in 2009 and while I have a good degree, this economy and the rapid advances being made in technology means that chances of getting back into my field are slim. So I have made the choice and taken the steps to become a nurse. Truck driver just didn't do it for me haha Another route to consider might be the military. IT is in big demand in the military, and well... TBH women LOVE a man in uniform I considered the military very hard. But I'm turning 28 in a month and a half. And, well, I got married when I was 21, lasted 4 years, been divorced for 3 years, and to be honest my credit is just WRECKED from my marriage. So while I would love to do IT in the military, I doubt I would be granted a Secret / TS clearance with my bad credit. Plus I feel too old for the military.
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