Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Interview day

 Friday June 20th, I had 2 interview scheduled. One was for Aldi's and was a half hour in one direction. The other was for a place called Holiday Financial and was a half hour in the oppposite direction.

The Aldi's interview was first. It was called a group interview but what it actually was, was a bunch of people who were interviewed in the order in which they arrived. I was second. It turned out that it would likely be an evening position which would mean driving home at 8:30 at night. I wasn't crazy about that. She scheduled me for a second interview on the following Sunday and said I would receive a text message confirming. I never did get the text message so I didn't go. I ended up getting an email from them thanking me for my interest but they were going with another candidate. Good because I didn't want it anyway.

Next was a 40 minute drive to the second one but I had plenty of time to kill before the scheduled time. I went to lunch at Burger King. I grabbed my tray of food and this was stuck on it.

While I was sitting there a guy pulled in driving a nice looking car.

Went to my second interview and this one sounded more like something I wanted. It's for a loan company that is owned by PNC bank. The position is for a customer service representative. The hours are 9-5 Monday through Friday, no weekend and all bank holidays off. I though it went well. The next day I got an email from another person in the company to schedule an online interview for the following Monday. 


20 comments:

Ginny Hartzler said...

Great news! Worthy of a much larger celebration then Burger King!

The Happy Whisk said...

Excellent on the smile note and second interview for the bank job. Aldi is HORRIBLE to work for. HORRIBLE. Really bad. I've been told this many times by the workers. And when I go, I see how much the workers do and not for enough pay. You dodged a BIG bullet.

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Walmart is also a very bad ๐Ÿ‘Ž place to work at, this is the case here in Montreal, for sure. They do not treat their staff well at all. I like ๐Ÿ‘ the smile sign.

Duni said...

Wishing you the best of luck, Ann!!

Asep Haryono said...

What a day of opposites! Glad things didn’t work out with Aldi—sounds like it wasn’t the right fit anyway.

The second interview sounds much more your style great hours and no weekends? Yes, please! Fingers crossed for the follow-up on Monday.

Hope it all works out in your favor

jabblog said...

Fingers crossed for your second interview. ๐Ÿ˜€

Lori said...

Love the note. I went in the restroom at work the other day and when I closed the door it had a note on it like that. It does bring a smile. Sending good vibes your way that the second interview goes well!

The Feminine Energy said...

I'm so glad Aldi's turned you down, Ann. The thought of you driving home in the dark, that far away, in winter sent shivers down my spine. A day job, please!! *hugs* Good luck with the loan company job, my friend. Love, Andrea xoxo

Sandee said...

I hope you get the loan company position. I've got my fingers and toes crossed for you.

Have a fabulous day and rest of the week. Big hug to you and lots of scritches to Gibbs. ♥

Rita said...

Fingers crossed!! Sounds like a much better position! :)

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My Mind's Eye said...

Loving the smile post it and the red car.
Have you had the 2nd online interview yet? Those house would be quite desirable.
Hugs cecilia

photowannabe said...

Hoping the loan interview went well. Hours sure sound better. Let us know...
Sue

Liz Hinds said...

That sounds promising and a much better deal. Hope you get it.

Chatty Crone said...

I think that note was really cute. I think you need to go out for a steak with your old friends.

HappyK said...

Sounds good! Hope all goes well at the second interview!!!

CheerfulMonk said...

Fingers crossed and prayers you get the good job!

Ms. ~K said...

What a sweet note in your tray! Kindness is free & we need to pass it around every chance we get! I have a good feeling about the job at loan company! Sending lots of positive energy❣️
Kit, Kat, Rocky & Cali

Shug said...

What a sweet little sticky note!! Hope it cheered you Ann while you enjoyed your lunch.. Praying God's will for you here. Sounds like a very nice position...

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