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Waiting on Pins and Needles

So about the job I've been interviewing for... I had a phone conversation with the CEO yesterday (he's in London) and he called me from his home phone and we spoke for around 45 minutes, so I figure that's a good sign!  And I felt like the conversation went really well - I don't have recruiting experience directly, but everything else falls into place, and I don't think that's the biggest factor they're looking for anyway.  I have a few skills and experiences that they hadn't expected and are a real benefit to the company (like being fluent in Spanish).  So... anyway, it was a good conversation!  And he said he'd confer with the US director (who I met with last week) and have him get in touch with me today.  So I was expecting a call offering me the job...

I waited all day, no call.  Tried to keep busy, kept getting more nervous.  In the morning, I was 100% convinced I was going to get this job.  I got an email around 1pm asking if we could chat late afternoon/early evening, and then about an hour ago he emailed asking if we could chat at 9:30pm, so now I'm getting more and more nervous.  But I feel like he would have just emailed if I didn't get it, though, right?  I feel like the only reason to call a candidate is because they're continuing on in the process or being offered the job.  Right?  RIGHT?!

Anyway, I'm nervous as heck and just waiting!!!!  Send me good vibes, please!!!


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Re: Waiting on Pins and Needles

  • edited December 2011
    Good vibes being sent!

    I don't think any employer would be spending that much time on a perspective employee if they weren't going to hire them so I'd say odds are in your favor! Good Luck! 
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  • melbelle24melbelle24 member
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    edited December 2011
    I would think that's an awful lot of work and scheduling if they were just going to tell you no. Good vibes sent your way, and good luck!!!
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  • KendallR10KendallR10 member
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    edited December 2011
    good vibes! 

    Good luck!

    Please let us know.

    If they we're going to tell you no they wouldn't be calling you from home
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  • calindicalindi member
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks ladies!  Yeah, my gut told me that you don't call a job candidate at 9:30pm to say, "Thanks but we'll pass."  That would just be cruel!  If that's the case, I've got a big bottle of rum and a bottle of pineapple juice that has my name on it!

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  • ggirl2001ggirl2001 member
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    edited December 2011
    Good vibes! and you can drink to celebrate your new job! :)
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  • melbelle24melbelle24 member
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    edited December 2011
    Rum and pineapple juice = YUMMY!
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  • LetsHikeTodayLetsHikeToday member
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    edited December 2011
    Sending you vibes! Keep us updated!
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  • edited December 2011
    Let me know!!!! I <3 you C!!!! Good Thoughts to you my friend!!!
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  • kara811kara811 member
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    edited December 2011
    That is nerve racking! Good luck to you and I think your gut is telling your the right thing! 
  • calindicalindi member
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    edited December 2011
    10 minutes... my stomach feels queasy and I've got cold sweats.  Ick!  Why won't this guy just call early and put me out of my misery???  Just tell me one way or the other!

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  • edited December 2011
    Oh man, I'm so anxious for you! I'm crossing my fingers and hope you post as soon as you find out!!!
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  • calindicalindi member
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    edited December 2011
    I GOT IT!!!!!  I'm going to London on Monday!!!!

    They're paying less than I asked for originally, but it's more than my old salary with the potential to earn quite a bit more in bonuses starting in January.  So heck... I can't argue with that!!!

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  • kara811kara811 member
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    edited December 2011
    OMFG! London on Monday already?! That is so soon!!! Have a blast!! 

    Congratulations!!!!!!!  
  • ggirl2001ggirl2001 member
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    edited December 2011
    OMG LONDON ON MONDAY!!! That is soo sooo awesome!!!!
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  • ggirl2001ggirl2001 member
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    OH yeah, and CONGRATS!!!!
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  • LetsHikeTodayLetsHikeToday member
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    Yay! Congratulations!
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  • edited December 2011
    YAYYYYY!!!!! I came back downstairs because I thought maybe you'd email me.. I was only mildly horrified that I did not get an email, but I shall forgive you!

    I knew you'd get it!!!! I'm so excited for you!!!!! I wouldn't mind a souvenir from London.. just sayingWink

    Congrats C!!!
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  • melbelle24melbelle24 member
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    edited December 2011
    Congrats! That's awesome, and have fun in London! Smile
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    edited December 2011
    Congrats!
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  • edited December 2011
    Completely jealous! haha - CONGRATS!! 
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  • Beachy730Beachy730 member
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    Congrats!!!  That's awesome, and I can't believe they are already sending you to London!!!
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  • calindicalindi member
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    edited December 2011
    Apparently they're sending me to London on Saturday so I can arrive Sunday morning and have a full day to get over the jetlag!  Wooo hoo!  So I have to do laundry TODAY!  Yikes!  And clean my house, because FI comes home only a few days after I do!

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  • KendallR10KendallR10 member
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    YAY! Congrats!
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  • edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_military-brides_waiting-pins-needles?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:13Discussion:f43a8105-6b89-430e-91ff-44738c9e6cd3Post:4d1693a3-dda7-49c8-baa0-7f2bdd3864f9">Re: Waiting on Pins and Needles</a>:
    [QUOTE]Apparently they're sending me to London on Saturday so I can arrive Sunday morning and have a full day to get over the jetlag!  Wooo hoo!  So I have to do laundry TODAY!  Yikes!  And clean my house, because FI comes home only a few days after I do!
    Posted by calindi[/QUOTE]

    So excited for you!!!!
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  • edited December 2011
    WOO! What a way to finish up your time before your FI gets home. :)
  • edited December 2011
    Congrats!!! and have a safe trip! The best is to come for those who are determined and can wait!
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