So imagine my surprise when, after my not-so-stellar interview at the place that assumed I make 250, they emailed.
It took me a day to get brave enough to open it.
I wasn’t surprised that it was a rejection. But, it wasn’t really a rejection. It was more like, “Loved talking with you. We want to keep the door open for when a more-senior position opens in the future.”
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I wrote back what I hope was a beautiful thank-you. I’d read a funny story that had reminded me of the recruiter, and I shared it. I also said I was aware I didn’t shine as much as I could, but I really appreciated that she gave me every opportunity to try. I said of course, I would be thrilled to hear from them again someday.
They wrote back again (!) to say FWIW, don’t change a single thing about you. That they got the kind of conversation with me that they aren’t getting “amid the sea of ordinary.” And, don’t be surprised when they DO call.
This happened on the same day the company owner gave me a project he should have given my replacement. But I’m just the better choice all-around, was the reason.
So, lots of compliments yesterday. From people I respect very highly.
Nice way to end a week. Happy weekend!