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batskeetsSo, I just submitted an online application for that web designer job at Datahost that I reallyreally want. Would you believe that I spent over four hours on the application? That either says that it was a really involved application, or that I'm way too anal-retentive and perfectionistic. ::laughs::
I'm already getting pretty nervous. I think I'm really qualified for this, and I dare say that I could bring them a lot of useful skills that they might not even have right now.
But, there's just one question on the app that's eating at me, because I didn't know a good answer to it--it asked how I would go about backing up an entire web site that resides on a Unix server. Now, I generally FTP everything up and down, but I *know* there's a smarter way to do it, and I've never done it before. I couldn't find any definitive resources on how to do it, either, and it drives me nuts that I didn't know that question. (incidentally, if anyone reading this *does* know the answer, do share it with me!)
I probably shouldn't worry so much, because I have all of the skills they listed under "Pluses," so I know I have what it takes. I guess I'm just feeling a bit downtrodden and worried about finding a job, especially after the non-response from all the applications I turned in a couple weeks ago. I know it's hard to get *any* kind of job in Eugene, but jeesh, they were just service and retail jobs.
And I reallyreallyreally want this job, too, so increase worry factor 10x. It sounds like I'd be doing *exactly* the kind of work that I already do, and enjoy doing, so I *really* want to at least get an interview with them. It sounds like they'll be setting up interviews soon... FEAR ENGULFS MY SOUL AAAAHHHHH
Anyhoo, I'm at work, now, and it's a pretty slow night. Not a bad thing, by my estimation. :D
I'm listening to LoveLine right now, because Nevada had it on before they left to pick up rides. I don't know why I haven't changed the station yet, but man, I can't believe the crap people ask on this show. Some chick just called in, saying she heard that she could take 5 birth control pills one day, and then take 5 the next day, and it would do the same thing as taking one every day! Um, hi? They write the directions that way for a reason, people!
I think that's all for now. ::poof::
EDIT: Another boring list of things I have to do tomorrow:
--call and check on status of sewing machine repairs
--go to DMV and transfer car title
--fold the damned laundry
--more freelancing
I'm already getting pretty nervous. I think I'm really qualified for this, and I dare say that I could bring them a lot of useful skills that they might not even have right now.
But, there's just one question on the app that's eating at me, because I didn't know a good answer to it--it asked how I would go about backing up an entire web site that resides on a Unix server. Now, I generally FTP everything up and down, but I *know* there's a smarter way to do it, and I've never done it before. I couldn't find any definitive resources on how to do it, either, and it drives me nuts that I didn't know that question. (incidentally, if anyone reading this *does* know the answer, do share it with me!)
I probably shouldn't worry so much, because I have all of the skills they listed under "Pluses," so I know I have what it takes. I guess I'm just feeling a bit downtrodden and worried about finding a job, especially after the non-response from all the applications I turned in a couple weeks ago. I know it's hard to get *any* kind of job in Eugene, but jeesh, they were just service and retail jobs.
And I reallyreallyreally want this job, too, so increase worry factor 10x. It sounds like I'd be doing *exactly* the kind of work that I already do, and enjoy doing, so I *really* want to at least get an interview with them. It sounds like they'll be setting up interviews soon... FEAR ENGULFS MY SOUL AAAAHHHHH
Anyhoo, I'm at work, now, and it's a pretty slow night. Not a bad thing, by my estimation. :D
I'm listening to LoveLine right now, because Nevada had it on before they left to pick up rides. I don't know why I haven't changed the station yet, but man, I can't believe the crap people ask on this show. Some chick just called in, saying she heard that she could take 5 birth control pills one day, and then take 5 the next day, and it would do the same thing as taking one every day! Um, hi? They write the directions that way for a reason, people!
I think that's all for now. ::poof::
EDIT: Another boring list of things I have to do tomorrow:
--call and check on status of sewing machine repairs
--go to DMV and transfer car title
--fold the damned laundry
--more freelancing
