Yep, I finally got a job. For those of you that don't know, I've been job hunting for a while now...mostly to get myself out of the house and mingle with adults...but now, it's also to help contribute financially to the family -- as Ryan has held that burden for almost two years all alone.
What started off as a quest for a full-time day job, ended up as a part-time night/weekend job. Why? Well, I didn't want to put Ronan in daycare and have to pay for it. Daycare is freaking expensive.
So, I put my applications in everywhere. I applied at all retail locations and even at Publix. I was willing to wear Publix polyester, people. Believe it. Me, in polyester. BUT, I didn't get so much as an email from many of those places -- however this week, within 3 days, I had 2 interviews for the same company. Bath and Body Works AND Victoria's Secret.
Bath and Body Works was looking for temporary help, mainly for the holidays. I had a group interview with 4 other people...and let me just tell you what an experience that was. I know the manager wanted to be efficient with her time, so for that I understand, but it wasn't the most comfortable experience. It was almost as fun as getting my eyebrows waxed. Painfully necessary.
Then on Saturday, I had an interview at VS in the morning and the manager was from Pittsburgh. Imagine that! The interview lasted less than 5 minutes and was more like a conversation with a friend, than an interview. BUT, I was not going to complain. Within 6 hours, I had a job offer from VS...and not for the position you think.
They asked me to model their bras and underwear for their "short and stocky" line. They said I would stand in their window for 4-hour shifts and show people what a "real woman" looks like in their underwear. I agreed, as long as I could wear thongs and heels... The manager concurred.
Okay, so now that you have the visual in your mind, I'm kidding. I'm gonna be working part-time in sales. Should be fun. At least it'll get me out of the house for a little bit each week. The best part is that I don't have to wear their clothes. I mean, I probably should wear underwear...so yeah, I guess I DO have to wear their clothes...but I don't have to spend my entire paycheck on a VS wardrobe.
6 comments:
You had me going there for a minute. I was thinking...damn, she'll sell LOTS of underoos. congratulations
I believed it too and could not believe you would do it and besides, you're not STOCKY.
Aunt Carole
i didn't believe it... short & stocky? hello - that does not describe you!!
glad you found something! i'm sure you'll have new fun blogging stories of all the GREAT people that you find when working retail.
Maybe short and stacked but not stocky! LOL
I bet it will be fun to work there and you'll have lots of stories to tell. Can't wait until the first guy comes in for some garmets for himself! LOL
Congrats!!
Good for you! My cousin was a manager at VS for years and loved it. What a great job!
I'd come see you!
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