Now I wait
The interview went really well so now I sit and wait. The head principal wasn’t able to be there, must have been some sort of emergency b/c I know he was planning to. Anyway, I personally knew 2 of the 4 people on the committee and both of them (to my knowledge) are in favor of me getting the job. I don’t know what they think of the others but I feel I handled the questions very well. There were several nuts and bolts questions that I think someone who does not have counseling experience would have a hard time answering. I had been planning to address the issue of Kyle’s illness during the “what’s your greatest weakness” question but they didn’t ask it. So at the end, they asked if there was anything I didn’t get the chance to say that I would like to. I asked a few other questions but then decided to lay it all on the table. I know that at least 2 of them know in depth our situation w/Kyle so it would be on their minds anyway and I wanted to be straightforward about it. I explained that there will be times that he’s sick and I will have to be gone but that otherwise I will be there and give my best. I think it was the right way to handle it but even if it would somehow cost me the job then I shouldn’t be there. I told them that I would feel awful if I were offered the job and then sprung it on them that I have a sick child and have the potential to be gone more than an average employee. Morally I know it was the right thing to do but I also think it demonstrates that I’m straightforward and a person of character.
Before the interview I made sure to do my regular Saturday workout of pilates/yoga. It really helped me to work out a few jitters and relax. The rest of the day is going to be busy, busy, busy so it’s a good thing I worked out early.
Progress toward food goal: 4/285
Progress toward workout goal: 7/300
MAJOR KUDOS for doing the moral, just thing and laying all the cards out on the table. And you are absolutely right; if you don’t get the job because of that, then it wasn’t the right job for you. Now enjoy the rest of your glorious weekend!
I agree with Sunny. If they dont appreciate your honesty then you dont want to work there.
Good Luck!
It sounds like you’ve got an excellent chance of getting the job, Brandi, and I’m glad you laid it all out. I truly believe that people who work in schools know it’s all about the kids and I don’t know of anyone who would have a problem with you telling it like it is. I’m sending you lots of positive vibes. Feel them?
About DS, he had another interview last Wednesday and he’s still playing the waiting game.
Your exactly right!! If being honest would cost you the job, you wouldn’t want the job either. I hope you get the job because you seem like a very honest, respectful and up-front person!!