“THE” call :)

Today at work we were cleaning up, straightening shelves, checking everything that has been laid out to make sure baskets could get through the isles, etc. etc.  It was a simple day.  I went and made more fudge today.  Since I have been at this store I have basically been on my own.  I choose what I want to do.  I go where I want to go.  My manager has hired me and abandoned me.  He doesn’t talk to me, help me, guide me where he wants me.  He focuses on everyone else.  I understand I have been with the company before and I know how it was run, but I was part-time seasonal in Texas.  I worked full-time hours, but it was holiday rush and nothing was as it normally is.  So, I just felt a little depressed today.  When I don’t know what direction to go in at work I go to the deli.  I don’t want to work in the deli.  It is not what I applied for or what I wanted, but the manager in Deli treats me like I am important.  He gives me great direction, whether stocking gifts, making fudge, etc.  Our deli department is in charge of our gifts at the store as well; Pictures, candles, signs, etc.  Today, the front end had training.  My manager called everyone to the front end to speak to them, show them new stuff going on in the store.  He basically told me I wasn’t needed.  However, I wanted to hear.  Why wouldn’t I want to know about the new stuff going on.  In any case, I asked the people in the Deli if they wanted food.  I drove to the local whole foods store picked up some veggie wraps, and then drove to Sonic for drinks.  

While I was out for lunch I got a call from a number I did not recognize, but for some odd, rare, reason I answered.  It was the corporate office asking if I had time to interview with the general manager of ??? store, Bill for SR. operations manager (second in command, directly under general manager).  I did not know what store they said, but did not want them to think I was not listening. I said, absolutely.  I was scheduled an interview for Wednesday at 9am.  I did find out by the number it is for the Post Falls, Idaho store. 

I have heard Idaho is so beautiful.  I looked at the housing, and find that it is more reasonable then where I am right now.  I will be certain to ask the right questions next time, and possibly just move into a house instead of an apartment. 

So, the option is open right now for me to have a SR position in Colorado, which has not yet been filled, or to be working in Idaho.  I have not been offered a position yet.  What I mean by that is no one has said, "I want you to come to this store on this date, and start working."  When I hear that I will know I have a job. 

BUT… it definitely boosts my self esteem to know they are even considering me for these positions.