More Money than Brains and Other Job Search Anecdotes

A month in, and here we are...

What I really need is two things: some sort of confirmation from any one of these jobs that I stand a fighting chance at getting the position, and some input--I don't know which one is really right for me.

1. Hostopia: Marketing Consultant/Assistant
Employment type: Full time
It really sounds like fun. I would have a mentor, which is cute. I would get to meet lots of important people and do lots of very helpful things for them. It is very cutting edge, very borderline dangerous. The company just keeps growing, and the area in which I would be working seems like a lot of fun. As long as it pans out like expected, I think I could really enjoy it and learn from it.

2. SDI Media: Caption Editor
Employment type: Full time, hourly
This job, in case you haven't already heard, almost killed me already. The hours are a little off--I wouldn't start until 5 in the evening. But the pay is okay, and I could probably keep this position in addition to another full-time position.

3. CIBC: Budget Analyst
Employment type: Full time, contract
So, I studied English Lit for four years and it may have been all for not. This position is in a nice place within the company, doing fairly boring work. I don't know how much fun it would be, but I am certain that if I got the job I would be more dedicated to it than I a gold digger is to panning. I don't know how great that analogy is at a time like this, but I stand by my assertion. Nancy says she wants someone who will be eager to learn and do well--that is what they call me behind my back you know.

4. Bain & Company: HR/Marketing/Recruiting
Employment type: Full time but you better believe you're not going to make anything of yourself in job
The job posting was explicit about stating that there was no hope of the employee who fills this postion ever NEVER ever becoming an associate. I don't even really know what that means but it is a little off-putting, don't you think? I was supposed to go to the interview on Thursday but had a massive migraine--maybe it was a sign. I don't really believe in bad omens, but the subway was also down and I haven't had any migraines in almost a month.

Those are the four that seem the most promising. I don't know which one would be best at this point. Clearly I'm favouring a couple of them over the other two, but that doesn't mean that I will be able to make any quick decisions. Damn my eagerness. If I wasn't so dedicated and didn't have such a strong work ethic I wouldn't be so worried about this, especially since wake up is in less than 5 hours. I guess I better hit the hay. Don't forget to cast your votes before I accept something and blame you for the rest of your life for letting me make the wrong decision.