I didn't get the university job

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I guess I was their second choice. The hiring manager said they all really liked me and that he is hoping to add another position soon - if he can work it so that they don't change the job description, they'd hire me without needing to interview again. So it sounds like I am REALLY their second choice and would have had the job if not for 1 person beating me out.

I'm pretty crushed. I have another interivew in an hour for a position somewhere else. The job sounds fine but this is not the best timing. I'd rather go home and drink wine and wallow a bit first.

If this job this afternoon doesn't work out, IDK what I'm going to do. I don't even have any other "real" options in the pipeline. I'm hoping this is partly because it's running into the holidays and I haven't seen as many things posted lately.

[orangeblossom]

I'm sorry. I hope they're able to add the other position or the interview today pans out

[protozoa]

I'm so sorry. I hope they can create another position for you.

[vigurl]

I'm so sorry

[Pom]

Sorry, how disappointing. Hopefully the additional position comes through for you.

[steph96]

I'm so sorry. Hopefully they are able to swing another position soon.

[halfpint]

I'm sorry - the holidays are definitely a low point in hiring - end of year budgeting, everyone out of the office, etc. If something doesn't work out, hiring will pick up quite a bit in the new year, I'd put money on that.

Good luck this afternoon!

[Deleted]

I'm sorry Bucky. Good luck this afternoon!

[hbomdiggity]

I'm sorry.

H had a company very interested and they basically told him it would be after the first of the year before they would set an interview. So it's def not when people are looking to hire.

What about getting a seasonal job?

[raangoli]

I'm so sorry. I am like you and would rather go home and wallow after getting the news, but you can rock this next interview.

And the lack of additional prospects is probably due to the end of the year. Schedules and budgets need to be worked out. Here's hoping 2015 is your best year yet!

[Deleted]

Hugs. Something better is in the works!! :-)

[Deleted]

I now have a job I was a second choice for (they created a new position). It can happen!

[sarapocalypse]

So sorry! Hoping they can add that other position for you!

[v]

I'm so sorry, Bucky

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And I got a letter in the mail that my shitty, shitty private health insurance is going up $40 a month in January! The insurance I will never use except in crisis because the deductible is so high!

God bless fucking america.

[LoveTrains]

I'm so sorry to hear that.

[FishChicks]

I'm sorry to hear. I'll keep my fingers crossed they find another vacancy soon.

[mie]

I'm sorry. I hope your afternoon interview went well.

[Deleted]

Thanks guys. I think the interview this afternoon went fine. I actually ran into the candidate before me, and I know her! lol awkward.

This was just the first round, and they were interviewing several people, so who knows. The company sounds good and the pay is within the range I want, but it's not exactly what I'm looking for. I think it would be fine, but I'm bummed that it doesn't seem my job situation is leading me to something better than what I had before. Or even as good as what I had before. It sucks.

I try to be a good, kind person, and yet life is really not a success so far. Ugh.

[mellymel]

I'm sorry

[crashgizmo]

I'm sorry! Hang in there and I have a feeling something will break for you soon.

[tacom]

I'm sorry you're having a hard time. hang in there!

[justjen]

Ugh, I'm sorry. Good luck

[Deleted]

I'm sorry. I hope something better is around the corner.

[BeagleMama]

Disappointing, but "on to the next!"

I would also privately hold out hope that you'll be kept in mind for other opportunities at the university.

[bostonmichelle]

I'm sorry. I hope something good comes your way.

[larzhope]

sorry, @buckybells. I will say though, that a LOT of companies post positions like crazy in January once their fiscal year starts over and budgets renew. hang in there.

[KaraOrNot]

I'm sorry, Bucky.

[scout8]

Ugh. I'm sorry.

I think you will see a lot more options after the holidays.

[M]

I'm sorry. Job hunting is so frustrating but things always seem to happen for a reason so don't give up. Something great will come along.