A week ago today I went to take a test as part of the “application process” to become a page at the library. This is the first time I’ve ever applied for a job– and gotten called in as part of Round Two Eliminations (sometimes I feel like my life is one big long game show that I can’t escape…). And it’s the first job that I’ve really wanted.
After I took the test (which was basically four pages of putting numbers and letters in order, and one page of answering questions about how often I could work), the library lady said I would get a phone call whether I was going to make it to Round Three: Interview or not, and since then I’ve been waiting.
And waiting.
And also, more waiting.
I mean, she said she would be done grading the tests at the end of the week. Well, the week’s over and we’re clear into the next one. And I’m still waiting.
And I’m thinking:
I bet I’m not getting the library job. Because they still haven’t called. And I bet they called the finalists ages ago but they’re stalling on calling people to say no because who wants to do that?
But, she promised. So maybe they haven’t called anyone yet.
Besides, based on how often I said I could work how could they not hire me? Especially when I am pretty sure I did at least average on the test, if not superb.
Maybe I should have sent a thank-you note. Maybe they all sent thank you notes and I looked like the stupidest jerk ever in the whole universe.
Although I did thank her in person. I was very friendly. Doesn’t that count for something?
And doesn’t it count for something that I can basically work every single day?
Didn’t my last page scream HIRE ME I HAVE NO LIFE I WILL BE YOUR MINIMUM-WAGE SLAVE HIRE MEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Maybe they’re ageist. And schoolist. And meanest. So I wouldn’t want to work there, anyway.
I mean, right? How could anyone not want to hire a hard-working, flexible-scheduled homeschooler? Whose purse is adorned with an image of a book fishing below the tagline “I’m Hooked on Books”. (Yes, that button thing has been on my purse for half a decade. And yes, I took said purse to the test in the hopes that it would give off some subliminal messages or something.)
Dear Library, I LOVE books! I love reading! I love wearing a watch and a pair of glasses on a chain! I will even pretend to love your overcrowded teen section, your dimly-lit study area, your nose-picking nerd patrons who swear profusely! I will dutifully and cheerfully report to work and go about my tasks– well, I would say skipping and whistling, but of course a library is a hallowed, quiet place of learning and literary pursuits!
Just…. HIRE MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
Mayonnaise & Moonlight 
I didn’t go through anything nearly so nerve-wracking to become a library volunteer. I don’t get paid, but I do get familiar with the jobs and the people, so that if a position opens up… there I am!
I hope she calls you soon. Anything’s better than suspense. And I hope you get it, because libraries are marvelous.
PS: Great title. I love Phineas and Ferb. :)
Haha, thanks. That show is awesome. It also is the reason why I laugh whenever someone says “ocelots”. ;)
Pen, I think you like writing blogs to the library because this is the second one ;)
I hope they hire you! You would be the best! And, your glasses on a chain would be your new monical correct??? :D
I wasn’t thinking of the monocle when I wrote that, but YES.
Yep, they should definately hire you… round one, round two, round three… too tedious.. Waiting is so hard… sometimes invades your thoughts way too often… Good idea to blog your thoughts out… processing….