Tags: dream, interview, job, Open Uni
Date: 05 October 2010 20:09:30
To the question "How did it go?" about yesterday's interview, I think "well it went ..." is probably the best answer. It went OK, I didn't feel like I did badly, am pretty sure I didn't do amazingly, there was a larger pool of shortlisted candidates than I was expecting so the chances of there being none who were more experienced than me are pretty non-existent, I learnt plenty about what interviews for this sort of job are like ... and I feel fine about it.
Thing is, now I've been there I'm not sure it's what I want after all. It would be a long way to commute, and I'm not sure I'd want it enough to uproot for it. I'll hear by the end of the week and will be very surprised if they offer me it. If they do I will have a dilemma. There's lots about the job that would be ideal, and it would be a fantastic career move. But but but but.
On the train on the way home I had pretty much persuaded myself of the advantages of staying where I was and convincing myself it wasn't that bad after all. Then I woke up this morning from a dream about one of my client families, which really isn't the greatest start to the day. I wouldn't miss that, that's for sure.
I mentioned on facebook yesterday that I told HD I wanted us to be Tom and Barbara from The Good Life. Actually I think I'm at least half serious (even though I'd probably be more likely to channel Margot). I can dream ...
In the meantime, my new OU students start this week, they seem very keen - long may this continue! I have nearly twice as many students as last year, so will really be earning my keep this time!