Whew… So…

My older sister who referred me to that employment agency put in a good word on my behalf.  She was surprised to hear from my mom what the woman I talked to told me.  On Tuesday she had an appointment with the woman who she had contacts with, and I guess as a sidenote, she mentioned me and how she was surprised they couldn't fit me in to take the tests… I really have no idea how it went down.  I just know that my sister stuck up for me and my resume, and explained that I did infact work in an office for those three years.  And a better title for my job was administrative assistant.  I did the same general office work, only it was for a small theater company instead of a big business office. 

Well, the woman she talked to was surprised, and seemed interested in what skills my sister said I had.  So… I let things go yesterday and sat with them.  I knew I would call today, but I really wanted to get my mind cleared from all of the negative junk I had with this particular agency.  I really was pissed that the one woman didn't even read past the title of my last position.  I understand that she was doing her job… but had she read my skills section, I had everything listed there that they ask for when looking for candidates at their agency.

Anyways, this morning I woke up early, and started typing out what my last job was… all the different things I did… what the company was and how small it was.  After typing out 5 or 6 paragraphs I called my sister and read it to her… and she gave me a few tips on how to cut it down… So I did and called her back with about 3 sentences of info… It was really nice of her to help me so much.

I called just after 11 am, and was told to call back half an hour later by the same woman who gave me troubles last week.  I was so nervous!  I waited until 1pm to call… knowing with the lunch hour being up around then I was sure to get her.  And she answered!  She talked to me and was so much nicer than the other woman.  She asked the same questions and made clarifications to what I tried to tell the other woman.  And she is giving me a chance!

Friday at 9am, I go in for one to two hours of testing and application stuff.  I'm so nervous, but… this is that first step… This is me really trying.  I know I didn't do it by myself… I needed help.  I wish I would've asked for help long ago.  I still need help.  I know my sister and mom will be here for me… and my other siblings and dad too. 

I need to get back out there… this first step… it's a long big one… I've got to gear up and be ready for Friday… and beyond that.  I've just got to… feel better.  With myself.

So… >smile< yay me.  Today is a good day… and tomorrow will be good… and Friday… I prove myself.  I can do those tests… I can show them I'm worth their time. 

Thank you again to everyone who has been kind and supported me.