September is here and with it some extraordinary heat! San Francisco broke it’s all time heat record of 103 degrees (from June of 2000) with a high of 106 (on September 1); however, we are not to be fooled into thinking that this is any type of global warming. They have, however, issued an excessive heat warning that goes until Monday.
Before the day got too hot, I was on my way to the job interview at Michaels. I haven’t been on an interview in 23 years, but I think it went okay. The first question the assistant manager asked me was, “Why do you want to work at Michaels?” I told her that I owned my own business doing medical transcription but the increase in technology and retirement of some clients is taking my work away and I wasn’t ready to retire yet. I told her I had never worked in retail but I don’t want to work in a medical office. After 30 years I’m ready for something new. I told her I do a lot of crafting so Michaels seemed the perfect fit.
Then she asked what I would bring to the “team.” I told her that I would bring enthusiasm because I would be doing something new. I told her I would bring wisdom because I am old. She laughed. She told me about the hours and I said that I wasn’t going to give up my business but that I could work afternoons and evenings. One of the “perks” of the job is a 30% discount at the store! All in all I think it went well. They are doing a background check on me at the moment and then we’ll go on to the next step. Pretty sure there is nothing in my background too shady for Michaels. She told me the dress code was casual – jeans, any kind of shirt and they give me a vest or I could buy a Michaels employee T-shirt. She said she tells people that she is an assistant manager and wears jeans and a t-shirt to work. I told her I had been working my dream job for the past 17 years and maybe Michaels could be dream job #2. We’ll see.
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| Me, squinting in the sun in front of Michaels. |
After I left the interview I went for a walk by the bay. I felt very light and in great spirits. I think the interview went well because I had been feeling no particular pressure. It wasn’t live or die if I don’t get the job. I have reached the age where I could collect social security if I wanted to but the longer I delay, the more money I’ll get. Three or four years working at Michaels could definitely help that.
And then I went home and checked on my typing work, which fortunately there was some of but which won’t be due until Tuesday because of the holiday. I went into the craft room and made two cards for a double birthday we were invited to and tried to keep the house as cool as possible. Toward evening my husband called me into the living room and said, “Look at this!”
The sun setting behind the house across the street made it look like it was on fire. I love that Bill calls me when he finds something interesting for me to see. He gets that I love to take my pictures.
Tonight we have Foreigner, Cheap Trick and Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience. It is going to be a warm evening but I’m sure we’ll manage. How about you? Having a heat wave?
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I hope you’ll get the job and that you’ll enjoy it, too! Fingers crossed for you, Janet! I liked your answers to the interview questions so I think you’re in a good place. Do you know when they’ll get back to you?
PS: I love that your hubby is looking for situations for you to photograph, that’s so sweet š
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They are running a background check right now. I would expect to hear for sure sometime next week. Today is a holiday here so most companies are off. Thanks for the good wishes.
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Foreigner! Can’t wait to hear about that one. I hope you get the job. I did transcription/medical assisting for 30 years, so I understand wanting to leave that behind for now (so burned out). Michaels seems like an awesome fit. If you don’t get it, it’s definitely their loss. You work is so beautiful, it would be awesome to teach classes there! Good luck. Got my fingers crossed (and saying a little prayer). Dawn
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Thanks Dawn. Working on the Foreigner one now. It’s an exciting one (for me anyway). I have been very fortunate to be able to do what I do for so long. Thanks for the prayer. Always appreciate it.
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I really hope you get the job! Sounds like it went well and will just be what you need. I think it 10-15 years, I’ll want something just like that too.
Beautiful sunset!
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Thanks Mary! Crossing fingers about the job. Hopefully I’ll hear next week. Thanks for stopping by!
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No worries. keep us posted!
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The job, if you like people, is a perfect fit! My niece does medical transcriptions too. She supports herself. I worry about her with technology and all that. As for the weather, we’ve been in a cold front. We only hit 70 degrees once this week although it’s predicted to go to the 80s by Tuesday. Very weird weather. We had to turn our heat on in August. First time that EVER happened. I want to throw a blanket over my tomatoes!
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I am really an introvert but I am passionate about crafting so that may overcome some shyness and I am hoping that the people who shop at Michaels are less crabby than say people who want their Starbucks š My daughter works there and tells me about some customers who are never satisfied. I was able to sustain the home business for quite some time, including some years when my husband was injured and only getting Workers’ Comp payments. There are companies who hire transcriptionists but they have too many regulations and I am used to doing things my way. That’s another reason why I would rather switch occupations at this point. Unbelievably hot here still and it should be that way for another couple days. Save those tomatoes!
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You are a shoe in for a job at Michaels, Janet. You could probably teach some of their Saturday craft classes. Good luck!
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Thanks Jill. I’m hoping.
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