The job didn't sound like my cup of tea when I looked at the description, but they had so many openings and actually talking to the managers will tell you more than a description.

There's a different job that I've been wanting for a couple of years now and since end of last year I've been putting effort into getting it.

But it's such a hard job to get. They hire so few people, and it wasn't even a popular job when I first wanted it, but suddenly the year I got interested in it everyone else did, too. Then I didn't get the job, and I suspect I did myself in by saying I needed notice before overtime and stuff because I rode a van to work

But this job I applied for seems like a nightmare. The only reason I would take it is because it would switch me from hourly to salary, and I think I would have an easier time switching to the job I want. But it's not a guarantee.

And the one thing I know I don't want is coming to work every day and hating my job. I know I won't like all aspects of it. But I don't want to hate my existence for 9 hours a day and be in a rush to get home every day. I just don't want to live that life, no matter how big the pay jump might be.

Talking with them just cemented me not wanting that job I interviewed for. But I would have to stay in it for 6 months before I could bid out to a different job. And I could go back to my tools and be a welder again. But it seems like a lot of hassle when I'm already disinclined to take it.

I dunno. I just wanted to ramble about it, and I barely plurk, so I guess this is a life update.

comatosebutterfly:

I wish you could get the best position, huff

I do, too, but I'll have to be patient I guess

bleh, patience is lame

As of yesterday at least they hadn't rejected my application.