Flucking Hell

[luckyval]

I'm early to my job interview and stopped at a nearby Wendy's.

The drive thru line was long, so I go in and am face to face with a guy that serves on one of the advisory boards with my current job.

I'm supposed to be home sick

[zaneyzoo]

Oh yuck!

Would he know you are suppose to be home sick?

[pantsparty]

[JLV]

Eeeek!

[luckyval]

No, he doesn't know that. I'm dreaming up some excuse if it actually gets back to my coworkers

I think I lost my appetite, though

[mcmel]

I hope your job interview goes REALLY well!

[LeggsBenedict]

um, oops.

but really, I think this is fine. good luck!!!

[luckyval]

Dec 18, 2014 13:18:55 GMT -5 AutumnRose25 said:

Dec 18, 2014 13:15:47 GMT -5 luckyval said:

No, he doesn't know that. I'm dreaming up some excuse if it actually gets back to my coworkers

I think I lost my appetite, though

What are the chances that he would even think there is something to report to people?
And if he was discussing your lunch time purchases with co-workers that would be weird. 

I'm betting it won't be a problem. 

Good luck on the interview!

He's a really nice guy, a bit of a over sharer... The odds are 50/50

[margarita]

Oh no!

I would freak out too, but hopefully it won't get back to anyone else at work..?

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.


ETA - And, Good Luck!

[luckyval]

Dec 18, 2014 13:27:44 GMT -5 luckydog said:

Dec 18, 2014 13:22:21 GMT -5 luckyval said:

He's a really nice guy, a bit of a over sharer... The odds are 50/50

Would he discuss your attire though? Because really, junk food when sick is the only good thing about being sick. Maybe you're on your way home from getting a strep test.

He asked what I was doing out there - because this is about 30 minutes from our locale. I told him I had an appointment

I had my coat and scarf on, so he probably couldn't tell I was dressed up

[beefcheeks]

oopsie! Good luck with the interview!!

[JLV]

luckyval good luck and try not to worry too much. If he didn't notice your clothes and you told him you were going to an appointment he might not even mention it.

[sawyerthedestroyer]

Dec 18, 2014 13:30:31 GMT -5 luckyval said:

Dec 18, 2014 13:27:44 GMT -5 luckydog said:

Would he discuss your attire though? Because really, junk food when sick is the only good thing about being sick. Maybe you're on your way home from getting a strep test.

He asked what I was doing out there - because this is about 30 minutes from our locale. I told him I had an appointment

I had my coat and scarf on, so he probably couldn't tell I was dressed up

Yes. With your doctor. Because you're sick.

You're fine! Good luck!

[circa1978]

I'd be freaking but with additional info, I think you're good. You were on your way back from the doctor's appointment and soup or something sounded good. Or a milk shake for your throat. Or soda to calm your stomach. Whatever. There is no way he is going to be all "Well, her shoes seemed AWFULLY FANCY for someone who is 'sick.'"

[doglove]

Where are you interviewing??

[luckyval]

Dec 18, 2014 13:46:52 GMT -5 doglove said:

Where are you interviewing??

In the big-C for a company copywriter position

[Kit]

You're "sick" not dead. You have to eat, too ;-)

[doglove]

Dec 18, 2014 13:55:31 GMT -5 luckyval said:

Dec 18, 2014 13:46:52 GMT -5 doglove said:

Where are you interviewing??

In the big-C for a company copywriter position

Oh good luck. You'd be closer to me.  

[luckyval]

Dec 18, 2014 13:58:23 GMT -5 doglove said:

Dec 18, 2014 13:55:31 GMT -5 luckyval said:

In the big-C for a company copywriter position

Oh good luck. You'd be closer to me.  

I came really close to taking a job with you guys but it was a big pay cut. I was sad, I would have loved to work with you and Judy

[nursewife]

Hope your interview goes well!!

[doglove]

Dec 18, 2014 14:01:11 GMT -5 luckyval said:

Dec 18, 2014 13:58:23 GMT -5 doglove said:

Oh good luck. You'd be closer to me.  

I came really close to taking a job with you guys but it was a big pay cut. I was sad, I would have loved to work with you and Judy

you interviewed for that job? I had no idea! 

[jigsy]

I am now craving a baked potato with chili. Dammit.

[catwithspots]

If you need to cover this, you could say that it was an appointment for a well women exam. You took the full day as sick day b/c you see a doctor that is not near and often don't run on time/on schedule. Easier to take the whole day then to battle/rush in traffic.

The phrase "well women" will put most people in an uncomfortable state and will not continue the conversation. Rather this moment of awkwardness than lingering questions of you lying/covering up something.

G/L with the interview process!