Wednesday.
I have a job interview in an hour. I am very nervous. Trying to shake it off and be confident! I am a great candidate for this job! Plus, the company has American ties and I am American. That makes me feel slightly more comfortable than I was working with the South Africans. We were not aligned.
I already did a preliminary interview on Zoom yesterday. They definitely asked me about the old job. I had my answer prepared. I was trying to be as positive and diplomatic as possible. I said things like, “The training was good. The experience was valuable. I learned a lot from my time there. I didn’t fit with the company culture. Now I’m looking for a company that values its employees.”
Good answer, right? Perfect. Okay. I was so nervous because I could definitely sense the interviewer was digging for more info on my old company. I just don’t want to talk about it anymore. Let’s talk about my special interest in Shakespeare and how it’s an asset to your company instead.
So nervous. But actually, it’s perfect. Plus the office is located in my neighborhood. It’s just a short walk away! No trains or trams or buses required. Let’s all cross our fingers and hope for the best.
“So it looks like you haven’t worked in awhile. What have you been doing?”
Traveling and writing a book and doing yoga and getting into trouble with increasingly questionable men. Fun! Just out here in SEA living la Vida Loca, fam. So fun!
Yes, I can answer all of your questions about my crazy visa situation! It’s all good in the hood, fam!
Oh my god, I’m so nervous. It’s okay, Betsey, just be your fabulous writerly self. This is the perfect job for you. You are a real Hong Konger now!
So nervous. It’s okay. I already picked out my clothes last night. I also walked over to the office building so I wouldn’t get lost and be late today. It’s only a few blocks away, but knowing me… somehow I will still get lost on the way, lol.
I love living in Central, by the way. Everything is right here. I admit it: I’ve become one of those expats who lives in a bubble and never leaves their neighborhood. What a disaster! I definitely need to get out of my comfort zone. Why live in Hong Kong if not to explore its many wonders?
Okay, I need to go now. I can do this. I have the Big Cock Energy! I just have to pretend I am half as confident as the Russian and I’ll be grand.
I can totally do this! Yes I can! I am worthy! I am confident! I am a real Hong Konger!
Also I want to go back to work so I can stay out of trouble. No more running up and down the escalator. My heart says Central, but my budget says 7/11. Ramen noodles or GTFO!
They just texted me saying “See you soon!” That’s a good sign. Okay, see? No need to be nervous! I’ve got this in my pink crocodile Chirkin bag!
Haha, get it? Faux Chinese Birkin = Chirkin. Love it.
Okay I’m going now, for real. The end.