'Suela, then you should definitely do the interview from home in your bunny slippers and inside pants . . .

Also, I don't think I've ever done a phone interview where I didn't flip the interviewer the bird at some point.

Well, Consuela--clearly it's because reasons.

As they also say.

I just troubleshot a customer problem that wasn't my team's problem, and the people that forwarded it to me are being snippy because it was their error. They have found a second one that's our problem, but if they don't tell me about it I am hardly going to research it, am I? I'm only researching the one I got info for.

His apology? "I love you--I'm not trying to break your balls."

Uh, no? This is the same guy who kinda asked me out, and no. Don't be nice.

In continuing mixed messages, I just gave a picture of Castiel to a (different) co-worker. It was intended as umbrage (see what I had the time to do while waiting for you to restore my access??) but upon instant reflection, that's not what that looks like.

I never gave the balls guys any pictures of angels, though. Also, I'm practicing speed drawing. He's lucky he didn't get my official (slashy) sketch topic of the month.

I did tell him he could toss it without fear of rancour or repercussions.

I believe in the naked interview, myself.

I think you should get special treatment because you've already been doing the job for six years.

This. Jesus.

Also, I don't think I've ever done a phone interview where I didn't flip the interviewer the bird at some point

Hahahah. Glad to know I'm not alone.

Good luck, 'suela. I suppose "you're interviewing tomorrow" is better than "we hired someone else and he starts tomorrow"? But ugh.

Interview like a boss, Suela. As they say. Wait, do they say that, where a boss is actually something that might exist literally in the conversation? They probably don't say that.

I think you should get special treatment because you've already been doing the job for six years.

Yes, this. At least on the phone, no one can hear your eyes rolling.

At least on the phone, no one can hear your eyes rolling.

For real, tho.

Man, I thought having to get references when my boss converted me from contractor to perm (as well as do my own heavy lifting to prove my degree--way to go last minute panic that somehow I didn't have one) was bad, but no--that was irritating.

This--this is wrong. Whole 'nother vibe.

Timelies all!

~ma to all who need it.