July 05, 2010
Updating the Loose Ends: Part II
Possibility
So. The day after my epicly awkward interview, I got a call from a woman who goes to my church and who ALSO works at the retirement center where I used to deliver hot lunches. (Meal on Wheels? Meet Wench on Wheels!) She asked for my resume because they need to replace a woman there who is moving on to bigger and better things. It's not my dream job -- I'd be working with food and geezers -- but it's well within my abilities, and it's money. It's a long shot, but I may have to resign myself to it.
Impending Layoffs
Meanwhile, back at ground zero, we're going to find out in mid-July who will be leaving this fall. Massive staff cuts are on the way, and this time, it won't just be we useless, superfluous support staff who are culled. They are targeting executives and directors and associate executives! The HORROR! Needless to say, although nothing's been said, I am 100% certain that my current contract will not be extended beyond August 31. That leaves less than two months to find me another cubicle to inhabit.
Restructuring
Of course, the November layoffs are just the appetizer. The real meat comes in early 2011, when the entire organization is restructured, and non-essential programs are slashed (along with the people who implement them). Instead of a dozen departments, we'll be three. THREE. Speaking from a strictly anthropological standpoint, this will be interesting to watch.
Follow-Up
Due ENTIRELY, I'm sure, to my impeccable reputation -- and certainly owing nothing to my disasterous interview -- I have a follow-up interview on the 14th. Thank God! A chance to redeem myself! And the buttercream on the cupcake? No H.R. trolls present! I'll be chatting with just Steel and WM! I'm so excited! I think I may actually be able to pull this off, people! Of course, there's always the possibility that I may be hired, only to be "downsized" in February...
Scary
Wouldn't it be ironic if PhD Boss' new venture were my only hope for employment? Please, Jeebus, don't let it come to that! I shall ply Thee with burnt offerings and songs of praise!