Hi Ladies,

After 4 interviews, lots of waiting, being told that I will be offered the job, I didn't get it. Yup, that's right. They hired the other girl. I'm pretty devastated. I spent a good 2-3 hours sobbing over the whole thing yesterday. What a great Easter, huh. Here's what happened.

Thursday I got a call from my friend Lori who has been trying to get me this job all along. She was in a frenzy and super upset. She had found out that the HR woman, Debbie, was thinking of hiring the other girl instead of me. She hadn't decided yet but she was definitely considering it. Lori was so angry and so miffed by the whole thing. Lori was so worried for me because at this point I had already given my two weeks. I tried to stay calm, but I was definitely shaken.

That night I got a call from Andrew, the person who had told me that they were going to hire me. He apologized profusely and felt really terrible about the whole thing. He had been under the impression that there was no doubt that I was going to be hired. I forgave him, of course because I didn't think it was his fault at all, and he said that Debbie and the other person involved Dan wanted to meet with me on Sunday morning.

I knew that this meeting was potentially going to be a "sorry, but" meeting but I hoped all weekend that that wouldn't be the case. Sunday morning came and I went to the meeting. Dan explained that they had offered the job to the other girl already and that he's sorry for the mix-up and the broken expectation. He had really nice things to say about me, that I was a wonderful person and that he believed that I had a lot of potential. He also explained that he really liked me and saw that I was a very spiritual person. But the fact still remains that they didn't hire me. Then Debbie explained that her primary concern had been that I didn't have very much leader experience and that this job needed that.

All in all they tried to make me feel valued and qualified even though they didn't hire me. I took it and kept from crying. I really didn't want to cry in front of them. Later I found out that Andrew hadn't even been told that they hired the other girl. He didn't have any idea what they were going to say in the meeting.

I came home from church that morning and cried for a few minutes. But then Thomas and I had to go to family lunch. We tried to compose ourselves but failed miserably. Everyone asked about the job, so I basically announced that I didn't get it and tried not to cry the whole time.

After church, we came home and I cried and napped for a good 2 hours straight. Heather and Nick came over to comfort us. It was nice to have the positive reinforcement and the encouragement and to have Nick be angry for me. I really appreciated that.

So today, I've already cried twice and I'm struggling to compose myself. I plan on asking for my job back today. I'll let you know how that pans out. Thomas and I talked about it and I might just ask to work part time just because I've been so bored and unhappy. We'll see. In the meantime, I am really disappointed and hurt. Please be praying for Thomas and I, that things will work out and that we can get through this.

I love you guys and appreciate all of your love and support. See you Tuesday.

Update:

I asked my boss for my job back and he gladly gave it to me. He said that he was sorry that I would not be working at the church but that he was really glad that he would have me around. He explained that he really depends on me and was going to try to work without me, because he had to, but that he knew things wouldn't be run nearly as smoothly as when I do the work. That made me feel really good and valued.

Also, my hours are a little better. I'll be working 8 hours, 6 am (ugh, oh well) to 3 pm, on Mondays and 6.25 hours, 7:45-3 pm, Tuesday-Friday. It'll keep me full time with benefits but will allow me more time at home.

I'm still having a hard time dealing with this massive rejection, but I'm glad that my work situation resolved itself. My boss is a really great guy. I need to not forget that.

Wow Megan, I can't believe what happened! I'm not sure what to say. This change of events really shocks and upsets me!!! I know that you are VERY unhappy at Monavie, but luckily your boss was smart enough to keep you on. The people at Sandals really LOVE and APPRECIATE you. Good works never go unnoticed. Pray, reflect, and practice patience (very hard, I know), but I am sure GREAT things will come your way!

P.S. I can HATE that HR lady FOREVER for you
I AM an Evil Lord afterall!

Megan, That is totally poopy. I had no idea. I can't even express how un-cool that is. We all know you would have been perfect at this job and it would have made you so happy. we are still going to have that party we talked about! It will cheer you up. There's no time like the present to celebrate being alive and young. Celebrate being happily married, having a job that pays the bills and having friends that love you no matter what happens! These are all great things that should be celebrated everyday so we are going to p-a-r-t-y it up and have a "grand old time!"

Love you!!

Megan.. You're amazing and I'm gald that your hours are better at monavie and that Terry knew he wanted to keep you.

I hope Sandals knows what they are missing!

Thanks everyone! Your words mean so much to me. I'm feeling pretty good today actually. I'm done crying, at least I think so, and I'm moving on. I'm trying to look on the bright side and not take my job for granted. There are definitely downsides to working for Monavie, but I need to focus on the good aspects.

For instance, my boss. He has said some really stupid things before, but he has been so caring, understanding, and forgiving throughout this whole process and I don't think that he could have been a better boss and friend.

Also, as much as the warehouse guys bother me, they bother Terry too. So if I'm annoyed, we can just vent together. LOL

Thanks again ladies!

I am so sorry that you did not get that job Megan, but since everything has been said, I won't linger too much on the negative. I'm sorry that everyone built you up because I'm sure that made it much harder. But I know God is doing these things in your life for a reason and he will provide for you and Thomas. It's great that your boss is being wonderful and that your hours have been improved. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.