Conference call complete
Well, I made my first major step to securing job number two today.
A company that I had contacted a long time ago finally e-mailed me back in recent days telling me to go on to their website to secure a conference call slot in the upcoming days.
Well, today was the day. The call went smoothly and the majority of it was spent watching a slideshow on the computer, taking notes, and preparing to submit an area that we can work in.
I have to admit, I'm horrible on phones. However, this wasn't nearly as bad as I had thought it would be. Something about being on the line with other people from around the country really put me at ease. Overall, the whole thing was done in about a half an hour, and now I just have to wait approximately 3 buisness days to hear the final verdict.
The upside is that this job is (currently) a bit of a part time thing. I can easily do this while still working at my other job. It's not that I don't want to work there anymore... it's just that six hours a week aren't really enough for me to find an apartment on.
I got my first paycheck in a while a few days ago. It was for fourteen bucks. Aaah, starting at the bottom. It's an experience, if nothing else.
The reality of raw economics should be understandable to anyone. Go for what you need to do to take good care of yourself. It's very smart to put together situations that won't conflict and can be done both virtually (online if I understand properly) as well as onsite.
It sounds like you're really comfortable with the online environment and that carried over the phone. Three days means you'll probably hear something either today or tomorrow. From what you've told us, you did very well and we're holding good thoughts for you. Great progress!