Thanks everyone!!! I didn't even know this posted, the app died! (*ahem, Patrick*) I didn't mean to ignore you all, lol.
I didn't bring cupcakes, however I dropped off my portfolio on Wednesday and the manager and the "Pit boss" were very impressed with it. They called me today at 12 and were like "We need you to come interview immediately." I was literally on the way to the aquarium with my nephew and sister wearing aquamarine shorts and a teal tank top, no make up, hair in a humidity crazed bun. I looked like crap. I said to them, "I'm in shorts and a tshirt, is that okay?" The guy on the phone was like "Get here as soo as possible!" So I hauled ass from my end of brooklyn to Gowanus (a 40 minute drive).
I get there, and the hostess asks me if I wanted a table, I tell them who I'm there to see and she goes off to find them. The other hostess says "Are you Victoria?" I said yes, and she was like to the other girl "DON'T WAIT, get F and S immediately!" Apparently, the entire staff saw my portfolio and were very excited.
So the hostess brings me in the back and says "Your cupcakes look so good! Everyone is so impressed!" Then I sit and wait for the bosses.
They come and find me, and for the first time in my life I feel like I have the upper hand in the interview. We negotiated a good salary and benefits. They're going to train me for commercial baking. I was very honest with them and said I've done parties of 100, but no more than that. They want to try my sriracha bread, and maybe one day put it on the menu. They said after a few months of me baking their products, they'll give me more room for creativity - which is so exciting.
I'm still going to pursue nursing, and they let me have the option of an early shift so I can take evening classes.
You guys, I am so happy. I'm not sure I've ever been happier. Thank you so much for encouraging me. I really appreciate all of you. Thank you, bornbaker and AutumnRose25 for helping me with the portfolio suggestions, it really was why I was hired.
And if you're in new york, give me a holler!!! I'll make sure to treat you right
That's an amazing update! That's so awesome- good for you! And that's great you can still pursue night classes. You clearly rock, I wonder what cupcake girl will think?
Thanks everyone!!! I didn't even know this posted, the app died! (*ahem, Patrick*) I didn't mean to ignore you all, lol.
I didn't bring cupcakes, however I dropped off my portfolio on Wednesday and the manager and the "Pit boss" were very impressed with it. They called me today at 12 and were like "We need you to come interview immediately." I was literally on the way to the aquarium with my nephew and sister wearing aquamarine shorts and a teal tank top, no make up, hair in a humidity crazed bun. I looked like crap. I said to them, "I'm in shorts and a tshirt, is that okay?" The guy on the phone was like "Get here as soo as possible!" So I hauled ass from my end of brooklyn to Gowanus (a 40 minute drive).
I get there, and the hostess asks me if I wanted a table, I tell them who I'm there to see and she goes off to find them. The other hostess says "Are you Victoria?" I said yes, and she was like to the other girl "DON'T WAIT, get F and S immediately!" Apparently, the entire staff saw my portfolio and were very excited.
So the hostess brings me in the back and says "Your cupcakes look so good! Everyone is so impressed!" Then I sit and wait for the bosses.
They come and find me, and for the first time in my life I feel like I have the upper hand in the interview. We negotiated a good salary and benefits. They're going to train me for commercial baking. I was very honest with them and said I've done parties of 100, but no more than that. They want to try my sriracha bread, and maybe one day put it on the menu. They said after a few months of me baking their products, they'll give me more room for creativity - which is so exciting.
I'm still going to pursue nursing, and they let me have the option of an early shift so I can take evening classes.
You guys, I am so happy. I'm not sure I've ever been happier. Thank you so much for encouraging me. I really appreciate all of you. Thank you, bornbaker and AutumnRose25 for helping me with the portfolio suggestions, it really was why I was hired.
And if you're in new york, give me a holler!!! I'll make sure to treat you right
OMG I am just so freaking happy for you. That's so so SO awesome.