Interviews # 5 & 6

Powder blue is power blue.

During the days of one group oral presentation per class every quarter, the guys would always wear their powder blue long-sleeved, button-up shirts. If we were to pick a crayon to describe the color, it would be periwinkle, but a little bit darker. Anyway, there would always be several guys wearing this color during presentation days and it was just THE professional color of choice. Not to be outdone, I have one as well.

When I was getting prepared this morning for Interviews 5 & 6, I noticed something, though...

Me: Ninang, mukha ba akong tiga-SM?
Ninang: Hindi. Mukha kang tiga-Rustan's!

*SIGH. I may need to put that shirt away while I go to all of my interviews. LoL.

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Interview #5 was for a publishing company. HR Guy fired questions, I answered. When he asked if I had any plans of going back to the U.S. anytime soon, I said, "No immediate plans" and he believed me unlike everyone else who have interviewed me before. I like that! He asked me about my citizenship and he didn't give me any grief over it. I like that! He told me what they're offering for the job (and my heart sank). He endorsed my application and I met with the Marketing Director. I took a test and that was that. I like the position and I think I can use the skills that I have and use them in a field that I'm truly interested in. However, I would have to kiss moving out goodbye. Hence, if they end up calling me, there is a huge chance that I may have to turn them down unless the benefits outweigh the meager salary.

Interview #6 is for the same company as Interview #2. I thought I came there for salary negotiations, but it was simply the second interview with HR and the first interview with two of my potential supervisors. I have a couple of issues, but the biggest one was convincing them that I am not going to go back to Seattle anytime soon. *SIGH. Seriously, it was such a huge issue that it came up several times during 1.5 hours. How exactly can you make someone believe you without him/her knowing who you are? I need to solve this problem if I am to get a job in this country. Please let me know any of your bright ideas. I sure can use it!