OK, so I did a (potentially) sell-out/bad thing today.
I had an actual job interview. The thing is, it was at Starbucks. Yes, Mr Independent-Coffee-House-Afficionado interviewed at the Big S. Desperate times cause us to do desperate things, I suppose.
Then again, engaging my brain's 'optimism chip', should I end up working there, I'll view it as a good source of material for many amusing tales of life and lattés. No, really. I'll make it funny, I promise.
In case you care, the interview seemed to go really well. The manageress, a red-head, with piercing green eyes, didn't say, "You've got the job", but she basically said, "I think I can work with you".
Better yet, she's going to check with the regional headquarters and see if there are any management jobs going. Call me Mr Fasttrack!
OK, so what's become of Max the Media Maven? Mr Mac-using, Public Radio broadcasting, seeker of the alternative. Is he selling out? Joining management? Whatever next? Learn to ski? Vote Republican? No, dear reader, this isn't the beginning of the end for me, it's just a question of "needs must when the Devil drives".
Frankly, after so long, looking for a job, with little or no response from anyone, it's just nice to meet someone who'd like to give me one.
A job, that is. ;-)
Posted by Max at April 29, 2003 05:03 PM | TrackbackMy mom wouldn't let me apply at Starbucks. I swear to you Her reason was "we didn't spend all that money for that [shitty - well, she didn't say that part] school for you to make coffee all day" Honestly, I'd rather do that than sit in an office in the middle of nowhere doing spreadsheets or something all day.
>>, should I end up working there, I'll view it as a good source of material for many amusing tales of life and lattés. Then again, that could get old fast
Which is one of the reasons why I applied at a hoity-toity gormet grocery store in this upper clas neighborhood. I figure that would be comedy gold working there. (I probably didn't get the job though)
Posted by: Connie Vandelay on April 29, 2003 05:36 PMWell if you get on with SB you'll be meeting my infamous ex. Now thats something to truly look forward to.
Posted by: Danelle on April 29, 2003 05:42 PMYes, you definitely should learn to ski. I can't beleive you're living in colorado and do not ski, you hiker...
Cheers for the interview anyway.
When I lived in Bath I didn't study architecture.
When I lived in Liverpool, I didn't have a Scouse accent.
When I lived in London, I didn't speak Cockney.
Whilst I live in Colorado, I feel no compunction whatsoever, to risk life and limb, throwing myself down a slippery slope with two planks of wood on my feet, to make me fall faster.
And then there's the listening to other people's skiing stories. Non merci mon ami.
Posted by: Max on April 30, 2003 01:46 AMAah, the endless joy of telling your skiing adventures. The great part with skiing stories is that nobody listen. They just wait you're finished to tell theirs...
Posted by: philippe on April 30, 2003 02:42 AMThank you. Finally someone admits the truth about ski stories!
Posted by: Max on April 30, 2003 07:07 AMfinally, someone in colorado who feels the same way about skiing as me! i do not see the "fun" or "excitement" in strapping myself to two sticks and hurling myself down a mountain. i'd rather push myself on a long hike in RMNP.
Can I get a Chai tea to go, please ;-)
Posted by: Imelda on April 30, 2003 09:57 PM"Frankly, Mr Shankly" -- fabulous song.
Starbucks -- shit coffee.
But hey, a job's a job. And what better place to hobnob with (k?)nobs than Starbucks.
Posted by: Jodi on May 1, 2003 10:45 AM