I had a second interview for a grrrrr-eat job! I met with an executive vice president and an assistant VP. It went very well (at least from my perspective). I really think they liked me. I am exceptionally well-qualified for this job, and I think they can see that. My resume seems to have built specifically for this job, though I didn’t change a word.
I’m not saying where this job is for fear of summoning the bad luck gods. But we discussed a number of topics with which I was very comfortable. I just have a really good feeling about it, save one little problem: This blog exists and I didn’t edit it. You may ask, “What’s the problem?” At least those of you who have no eye for the obvious may ask this. Here’s the rub: I did not disclose my unfortunate little case of MS. Now I know I can do this job, and do it well. But MS has this quality that tends to make employers nervous. They think, “I’m going to hire this guy and get stuck with a cripple”. Now I am not saying this is unreasonable. Had I the opportunity to choose between two applicants and I knew one of them had Parkinson’s disease, ALS, or AIDS, all other things being equal, I would probably (definitely?!?) choose the other. It’s common sense. Who would want to be stuck with such a liability. Think of the investment one makes in a new employee, the training, physical plant, benefits, etc. Why would I put myself in position of suffering such a loss?
Of course, all things are rarely equal. And the future is uncertain. Should I hire the seemingly healthy employee, who is to say they wouldnt have a preference of driving really fast while intoxicated. Or glade skiing. Or Russian roulette. Who’s to say they don’t end up having a grating personality. Or a meth habit. Maybe by night they become a cross-dressing thrillseeker who enjoys frequenting Country Western bars. You just never know.
In contrast I stay home most nights save for the occasional support group, board or school meeting. I barely drink any more, and certainly never drive while drinking. I don’t play any extreme sports. No motorcycles. Eat healthy. Am on a tremendous new medication which is likely to keep me healthy for years, and thanks to my vegetarian wife tend to eat healthy. My mental faculties are just as acute as ever. My limbs work fine and all my senses are top-notch, except for my sense of touch, which seems to be returning in my feet and left hand. The right hasn’t done much.
Anyway, it boils down to: I’m a good hire. Though I seem to use colons (the grammatical kind) a little to often.
I’m not someone who prays often. In fact I never pray. But I’m tempted this time. I would feel like a hypocrite if I did so I won’t. But if anyone out there does pray and if you might be inclined to pray for someone you don’t know very well, I certainly won’t get mad if you did.
Let me know what you think.
