More news on the job

Ok. So there's good news. There will very likely be a position opening in the marketing department of my company in March. Yay.

But there's bad news as well. They'll most likely be looking for someone with a more actual experience in the industry than am I able to offer them currently. So not so yay.

But (there's always a 'but') I am going to e-mail the head of the department and try to sell my self (mind, body... soul... whatever it takes really) for this position. I'm going to mention degrees, marketing theory, knowlege of the industry, the fact that |I am qualfied for the position in theory, and that essentially I'll work for nought. Or almost. I mean, on one hand there's Mr Experience who's going to want thirty odd thousand or more per year. And on the other hand there's me, who's quite happy to carry on on his current salary and just wants the move really. If I can't find myself a niche in this company then it goes to show that often intelligence, motivation, hard work, and loyalty will get you nowhere.

But don't get me wrong. This is not a 'I have given up hope' post. I am still in contact with the hiring and training manager and she has mentioned another avenue I could take if my current move doesn't come about, and which also interests me. It's still in the same department from what I understand, although it's more of a sales position really.

I think is going to be a case of try. Try harder. Try even harder. But I'll keep you all updated as it unfolds.

The last couple of days (weeks?) have been pretty mediocre. I've been flat sitting in Wandsworth and have achieved sweet 'eff all besides to work my way through a good number of DVD's, including all 3 parts of the Godfather series (so good!). I also started playing The Getaway... which is pretty much like an uber-violent version of Grand Theft Auto, but set in London in such a fashion that you can actually recognise places you've been. But I'm stuck. Got to hate that!

Tonight, even though it's my night off (my ONE night off) I've agreed to go back to work at 22:45 to close down all the computer systems... because someone has to. Why I agree to this crap is completely beyond me. I suppose it builds a good work reputation... which had better go someway to getting me the move that I want otherwise I may cry. And that's just not pretty.

K Bye.