Interviews

Well.... not sure what to think of today's interview. I went to Red Bank today and I found the place easily enough, arriving there 20 minutes ahead of my appointment. The interview was long and she had many scenario questions and what my thoughts were during my previous job. Very interesting indeed, but difficult as it's been almost a year since I thought of that place. I'm not going into much detail but that last job was like escaping an abusive relationship; you know it's bad for you, it's hard to leave and when you're out on the curb you want to go crawling back. It was F'd up. The HR lady was very nice and another manager sat in for the interview, which later on I found out is probably the owner's son if not the owner himself. He was a bit young now that I think about it. He reminded me of one of the BK guys which lead to dinner at BK, where I felt all sick and woozy. ANYHOOT... I digress. They both explained what the property was about and that the current person holding the position I applied for isn't happy and not working out so they're kind of hiring behind her back. Aside from the glaring end of the other spectrum between this property and where I "grew up" in the industry, that bit didn't sit well with me at all. It was actually 2 properties and the position is a shared management position. Which means, if I end up there I'd be going back and forth between 2 places. No big I guess. The cancermount had alot more rooms but not conference space. One of their challenges is boosting corporate accounts. And the fd turnover is at industry standard.

The other property also contacted me this afternoon. Actually I got blindsided by a phone interview. I get it though, no one gets their time wasted with a face to face interview if the candidate doesn't feel right. Plus the candidate never has to waste moolah with travelling. He asked about the cancermount too and my reason for leaving. I don't think I sounded bitter. I'm worried actually, that the douche of ops will ruin any chances I have with other properties. He's a manipulative used up b*tch and I really really just want to get over and past this. Honestly, you've done your piece now give me peace! A third place also called today, another HR lady [she sounds confident as opposed to Lisa from today who sounded harried on the phone], I'm really happy this one called. And as soon as I get past the flash intro page, I can get my read on about the property. I kind of hope to get that one since it's a larger property and I'm used to it. But the one by Grand Central wouldn't be too shabby either, not even 200 rooms and boutique to boot. Actually the one right on 42nd would be perfect. But they haven't called.

Man, I miss The X-Files.