Monday I was hanging out with Susee and I got a call from the winery! So soon. And it is crazy because I have been applying to alot of jobs here in San Diego and the response has been nothing. What frustrates me to this point is I have the education and some experience through the required 1,000 hours I had to have to graduate and yet that is not enough. My work experience is lacking. How on earth can I get experience if no one is going to give it to you? Why go and get a 4-year degree from one of the best school's if it is not going to get you anywhere. The crappy economy can only be used to some extent as an excuse.
Well continuing with Monday: I am at Gottchalks with Susee and I am talking to the winery and they wanted to set up an interview for Saturday at the winery... now I could have switched my schedule and made it happen, and I explained that I am still in San Diego and can come up on the weekend. The girl had me talk to Erich, whom would be interviewing me. He said he didn't want me to come all that way and asked if I could meet in a couple hours!! Whoa! That is quick. I was getting stoked, and knowing it was not going to be an informal interview.... still nervous. This has been my first real interview post-Poly, and I have applied for over 50 positions. It is discouraging for sure. In fact, it sucks. I have this degree and nothing so far. Why am I not getting anywhere? I know I am in SD because there are more opportunities here... or so I was thinking, and for my desert experience. Anyway.... back to the story. We agree to meet at Kennedy Club at like 6 in SLO and I was like "Sweet". So we meet and talk for almost 45 minutes (is that a good sign?!?!) and then the owner, Mike, comes unexpectedly for both of us and we start talking for another half hour. They did tell me they were meeting with a few others at the end of the week when they were formally scheduling interviews, but they wanted to meet me. So I don't know what will happen. I am dedicatedly (if that is a word) praying about this. I want this job so much and it is perfect for me.
It is the Hospitality Manager for the tasting room... helping bring people into the winery, scheduling, hiring, and training. Being in the downtown Paso area. I love Paso in the aspect I could work there and love it because of the wineries, the Mid-State Fair, and there is a little more agriculture up there. This position does not have me planning weddings or working in a hotel. Yes, I could use my networking skills, and social skills. I do hate the questions... "What is your biggest weakness".... I was honest. I am a reactor. It is something I am working on and it is something I am trying to better get a grip on.
Not to scare a couple people... mainly my roommates, but I have been thinking about if I were to get this job and accept it. I would move home as soon as I needed to. Where would I live? God will figure it out, as He has everytime in the right time. Whether I stay with friends, or church family, or be a nomad... I would make it. I am not in a lease and I don' have a deposit here. Now, I love my roommates, and with that said.... I would pay the rent for the following month while we look for someone to replace me.
I just can't be in Coffee Bean forever, and my hearts full desire is to be home and I have healed from things and learned alot, and am open to God to do what He is going to do. He knows the desires of my heart and I am doing what I think I should be doing in being obedient to Him. Sometimes I think God doesn't care where I work, or where I live, but sometimes He does.
So prayer: THIS JOB!!!!! It would be a wonderful opportunity and something I am so stoked to be doing. Working with people and in a fun environment in being able to be creative.
Thanks so much. I will keep you all updated. I am praying too!!
~Caitlyn
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