My Own MedQuest Prescription

MedQuest is a pharmaceutical company that specializes in compounding. I recently got a dose of medicine from them that's helping me get out of the funk I'm in right now. I got a new job there. I applied for an administrative assistant. A couple hundred other people there did, too. I got an interview and loved the two ladies who interviewed me, and I think they had a good time with me.

Then I got another interview. Only four people did. And they decided to split the job up and hire two people, a receptionist, and someone who does a whole lot of administrative assisting. At the end of the interview, I says to the manager lady,

"I know you see some value in me simply based on the fact that I'm here for a second interview, so right now the question isn't 'why would you hire me?' it's 'why would you hire one of the other three people?' If you don't mind, would you tell me why you think you wouldn't hire me right now?"

She didn't have a reason. She said my background is great and I'd probably be able to handle more than the last person who held the position. She said it seems like I'd welcome challenges and learning how to do new things. I assured her she was correct. Then I concluded the interview by saying,

"I want to let you know that I'm not a mistake. I've done all of that (pointing to my resume--on which they have taken several notes that I want to read) because I'm interested in it, because I can handle it, and because I like to push ahead and get things done. I have a job right now, but I want this one, and I want to work for MedQuest. I am valuable, so if you have any questions you wished you'd asked me when you're making your final decision, call me."

She told me she'd make her decision on Tuesday, but I got a call a few hours latter for one of the ladies who interviewed me the first time. She said I got the job, and she was so happy the manager made that decision because both she and the other lady who did my first interview were rooting for me. Made me feel good. :)

I hope I get the assistant part, because that's what gets me more skills and experience and general knowledge. That's what I'm all about. Learning and performing. But if I only get the receptionist position, that's perfectly fine with me. It's a pay increase and it comes with excellent benefits. I'll be able to replace my glasses and pay off my debts. And start saving up for a Master's program.

The funny thing to me in all of this?

My aunt works there. She found out they were hiring on the day they closed their job ad. That night, I emailed my resume in. In the morning, my aunt checked if it was too late. It wasn't. The lady liked how my resume looked, and she printed it out.

BUT THEN she forgot I was related to her at all.

I didn't get the job because I'm related to someone there, and that is a relief to me, because I like to get things because I deserve them, not because of favors. I would have been thankful to Tara (and I am, forever), but I also would've doubted my abilities to meet people's expectations. Now I will never doubt myself there (at least, not as much as I would have. I'm sure I'll have a few doubts occasionally just because that's the way I am).

And since my aunt works there, she offered me a carpool since I wrecked my car. So I guess things are looking up. I still miss Paynor, and I'm still more confused than normal, but I'm not making as many typos as I did yesterday or the day before. I'll have a bit more money in my budget if I have to let go of Paynor and cancel my insurance.

And I'll have Saturdays off again!

Thanks for helping me get me resume in on time, Tara. Thanks for always looking out for me.