Yeah so about that

Wednesday's interview was in the Wanamaker Building on the Augustine Cut Off. All in all the experience was fruitful and easy to find. It included 3 interviewers and 3 interviewees (like me). The other candidates in the meeting were surprisingly varied and older than I expected. The 8 people were quite a mix of black, white, young, old, but mostly short as I was the youngest, skinniest, and tallest. Perhaps older programmers need to hit the gym more often to get the circulation going. Hmmm.

Anyhow, there was a quick info session (aka death by power point) and then alot of sitting around making small talk while waiting one's turn for an interviewer. The presentation was short but the interview was candid and short. The time passed more quickly once I actually got to ask specific questions of the interviewer and they asked questions of me. The offer includes 4-weeks of grunt level training with a language for SAP called ABAP at minimum wage and then a nearly expected offer of a real programming job. It's hard to pass up an opportunity that pays me just as much as if I was joining the State Police. Programming is so much safer, ya know?

Switching gears, on Friday I interviewed with the BaltimoreSun.com and it was a bust. For sure it was my worst interview. I've been reassured that we all have them. Unfortunately the roofer's called me about my parents house/roof thrice in total on Friday; once while I was on my way out the door to my interview and then while I was in my interview and again after I hastily switched my phone to silent. I realize it's my fault but interview was pretty much ruined by that point. They were "just calling to double check and make sure that" I got their previous message. I was so embarassed when my phone rang in the middle of the interview. How unprofessional! Why didn't I leave my phone in the car? or put it on silent before? Arrrrrgh! I really wanted that job but it looks like my focus may now shift from Baltimore to more like the Philly area. Hello PANMA!!