I can hardly believe I’m still in Virginia. Before I traveled, I had a week’s worth of interviews scheduled. I’ve had at least one interview every day for two weeks (excluding weekends). I was planning on heading home tomorrow, but secured another interview for Monday. I am very grateful for so many wonderful opportunities even though it has been mentally exhausting.
I’ve been very fortunate to have been housed by friends in the area. I’ve been living with three girls in their two bedroom apartment for the past two weeks. They were so amazingly hospitable and wonderful, but I felt I couldn’t possibly stay any longer. I had already extended my stay once. So, I’m kind of in limbo, staying at one place, waiting for another to open. I hate feeling like a burden, but so appreciate not having to pay for a hotel.
Interviews have gone very well! Even my informational interviewers have been open and wonderful with sharing advice and contacts in the area. Networking has landed me additional interviews. I’ve had two call back interviews and am waiting to hear results from both of those. A few of my informational interviews have even said, “I’d hire you if I had the work/money.” (Though I’m not sure how much value to put in those comments – it’s easy to say that when you don’t have the work or money…)
I was able to secure one interview through a positing I found on Craigslist.com. I haven’t used Craiglist before this trip – I’ve always thought it to be unreliable. However, I’ve learned many places post on Craiglist because it’s free.
The weather in Virginia has been cold, but I’ve only seen snow two days. There is talk of another crazy storm coming soon, so hopefully I’ll be able to slip out in clear weather and roads on my trip back home. Michigan has been getting a lot of snow this week, so it’s a good thing my trip was extended as this would not have been a good weekend for travel.
