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Post-interview limbo

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yellowDahlia · 20/08/2021 09:39

Had an interview yesterday and will have to wait a week or so to find out if I've been shortlisted for the second stage. Last time I was job-hunting (9 years ago) I was self-employed but this time I'm finding it hard to get my head back into my current job, especially while waiting to hear about this other role!

I think I really want it now, having heard more about the employer and the job description... but I'm afraid to get my hopes up. I think the interview went generally quite well but I feel like could have expressed my skills and experience better. Just hope they'll give me another shot at it in the second round. I'll be disappointed if I don't at least make the shortlist - it's the best opportunity to come this way in a long time with a really good local employer.

Agh it's so hard to put to the back of your mind while you wait isn't it?? This is my first interview for a long time and I'd forgotten how draining it is mentally!

Don't know what I'm hoping for by posting all this, apart from getting it out of my brain - DH doesn't get it (he's been in the same job for 20+ years, with no thought of moving on) and my mum says the usual nice, encouraging things but really I need a kick up the bum to get on with my life/work in the meantime while I'm waiting!

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Needanewadventure2021 · 20/08/2021 23:47

I'm currently waiting on a decision too and it could be anytime in the next two weeks. I was told this week there wouldn't be a decision as the board meeting isn't until sometime next week so it's only really hit me today. I've not been too bad. Though ongoing unhappiness at work is fueling my hopes for being offered the new role to be honest.

I now have annual leave so hopefully will be able to occupy myself with my child to distract my mind, until I get the answer. Worst case scenario it will be 3 weeks from my last interview to receiving their decision.

I haven't interviewed for over 6 years. I haven't actually thought about how I'd feel if I don't get offered it. However thinking about it now I know I'll be gutted. I've been stuck for the last few years. My jobs been stale for a while but due to circumstances I've stayed as it's the safe option. I've finally taken that risk, finally believing I'm still good enough for better things. If I'm not successful I'll probably end up crying lol which I know sounds silly. But not getting an offer will make me question if my boring job is all I'm capable of now

Needanewadventure2021 · 22/08/2021 16:40

@yellowDahlia have you heard back yet?

yellowDahlia · 23/08/2021 10:46

@Needanewadventure2021 no - expecting to hear later this week or maybe beginning of next. I really hope it's this week! Three weeks would be a long time for you to wait - I feel your pain!

I feel very similar to you at the moment - feeling stale in my current role and I'm pretty sure I'm ready to move on in a way I haven't really been before now. I've felt quite comfortable up until the past few months, but various changes within our business are really making me question my future here.

It's hard not to pin your hopes on a role you interview for - you have to sort of mentally commit to it, and I've lost out on roles in the past which I've felt like I 'should' get - so don't be too disheartened if you miss out this time. The right thing will come around. I need to take my own advice as I'm probably getting my hopes too high as well!

At least you've got annual leave so you can forget about all kinds of work for a while - I wish I could be off work for now but I've got to keep going and trying to motivate myself until whatever comes next...

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Needanewadventure2021 · 23/08/2021 11:20

I will keep my fingers crossed for you. I suppose we both can do nothing but wait now.

But I am a mix of emotions. I'll be sad if I don't get it as I feel it will make me question if I am capable of something better, but at the same time I have the security of having a job. But then on the other hand if I get it I will he shit scared. Not enough to stop me from making the move. But to move from somewhere of 6 years, feeling secure to something new and unknown is terrifying. I'm in my 30s now with a child. We are a single income household and I cant explain how hard times are. Everything falls on my shoulders. I've found a way to live on a low wage (after 6 years you have no choice lol). This job would change all that. But fears do creep in about it not working out

Needanewadventure2021 · 31/08/2021 11:08

@yellowDahlia any news yet?

yellowDahlia · 31/08/2021 11:16

@Needanewadventure2021 I got an email yesterday to let me know I have been invited to the second interview stage Smile

What about you?

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Needanewadventure2021 · 31/08/2021 13:33

Brilliant news @yellowDahlia

I'm still waiting. It's making me wonder now if there will be a next step

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