19 April, 2010

Jumping the gun

I had an interview last Thursday at The Hospital Next Door for a job I really wanted. It went okay. Not brilliant, but okay. When Friday came and went without any news I managed to convince myself that I hadn't got the job. This isn't as paranoid as it sounds, honest. A previous interview at The Hospital Next Door recently was less than successful. I was heard to later remark that it couldn't have gone any worse if I'd stood on the table and done a big wee. Or something like that. Anyway, I didn't get it and the way I found out was by letter 10 days later. I mean, the penny had dropped well and truly before then but you get the picture.

At 7am this morning I was standing at the traffic lights, cup of coffee in hand, contemplating the day when a person appeared next to me. It was the boss from The Hospital Next Door.

"Sorry I haven't been in touch," says she. "I couldn't get hold of anyone I needed to speak to on Friday."

Yes, readers.

I got the job.

That'll teach me.

7 comments:

Alicia Foodycat said...

And without even needing to stand on the table and doing a big wee! Well done!

SSS said...

I'm a good girl, I am.

Cheers, Foodycat.

Nic said...

Excellent. Congratulations!

Nic said...

Excellent, congratulations!

Nic said...

What's more I said it twice....by mistake.

HH said...

Well done SSS!! I look forward to hearing all about it once you start!

mscrankypants said...

Celebration G&Ts are in order -- cheers!

Wee on the table once you've finished the probation period.