As we all know, the interview process can be nerve wracking. Here comes my rant:

Last week or so I interviewed with a lawyer, which I know his firm probably isn’t creme de la creme... I can say that because my last position was with an actual refined and respected law firm. I mean they’re really expanding, the firm is beautiful with accomplished and respected lawyers and you can be yourself and be a family with them, we were on first name basis, not Mrs. this or Mr. that (I personally quit because I couldn’t deal with the patronizing of some of the other staff members. I didn’t want to be the one to put them in their place and risk getting fired... but I left to protect my energy at the end of the day anyway.) the last time this lawyer I’m interviewing with now updated their site is 4 years ago, while my previous one maintains their presence and article posts overall, basically they have their sh*t together and reliability together.

Now that first interview, the lawyer had his “im the boss” attitude and tactics and I saw right through them. I wasn’t getting treated like that before and got hired. That meeting just put me off and I was sure I didn’t get it, and I didn’t care if I didn’t. I think everyone deserves basic mutual respect in this day and age, even your subordinates/employees. We’re all making a living, and it’s not like I’ll undermine your intellect, I’m here to help make you successful. I just know they’re pompous for nothing. If we all know what we’re here for theres already a respect for that, the legal field is not a place to goof around whatsoever, no need for intimidation techniques... I’ll respect you more for being human and keeping a cordial atmosphere.

Yesterday I got a call for a second interview. The receptionist was already a bit patronizing over the phone, but I made sure she understood wasn’t dealing with someone who didn’t understand politics and being professional. When she tried scheduling me it already seemed as though their schedule was super tight, so I was suggesting in 2-3 days so it’s not prompt and to give all parties involved leeway and room to attend. She still scheduled me for the next day at 3:30. So here I am today prepping, amping my regular beauty routine, I get this text.

I mean at this point that was the second flag, and I can totally see they keep an air of importance but they actually aren’t organized. Life happens so allow some room for it. It’s such a bad representation of them and I honestly want to withdraw my candidacy. I’m not going to be jerked around for your benefit. Coming from a family of professionals, this is not a good look, why would I want to work where you don’t have your ducks in a row and want me at your beck and call for the sake of nothing. I know it might look like reading into this too much, but I value my and other’s time. I truly don’t know if I want to proceed; I have been going 4 months without stable work. Do I give it a 3rd chance, knowing what I already know or say f*ck that. My job hunt continues anyway.