I've never been so happy to have some work to do. x_x;

Well, the HR assistant (Melinda) told the boss of the divison (Ove), so then he called me in to speak with him about signing the contract. I told him that I'd been looking for another job, something more permanent and that my reluctance in signing the contract stemmed from my concern in taking a job that might be offered to me. He said that they could do with a week's notice, possibly even less. So that's taken care of. Although I told the people I was interviewed by yesterday that I could start on the first monday of August, and that might be a bit inaccurate now. But I guess I don't really have to worry unless/until they decide to hire me. And then I suppose either they'll wait for a couple of days for me, or they won't.

Maybe Cecilia (the HR Coordinator) just assumed I would agree to extend my contract because I have every other time in the past when I've worked for them. But still. It's kind of a silly thing to assume. Or maybe she thought that whoever requested to extend my contract (either Juha from M&E or Frank) might have said something to me. Whatever.

So I have to leave for another interview in less than an hour. Starting to get nervous again. ^_~;

So glad that's over with.

Now I'm worry-free for the weekend. I don't like stress. I can deal with it, but I don't like it.

I realized yesterday after going to that interview at the end of the day, that I really, really, really love these Chinese Laundry shoes. They're so freaking comfortable! You don't know how shocked I am that I like them so much. I thought my feet had forgotten how to wear heels (I'd worn some in junior high, but stopped by the time I went to high school), but I guess I was just biting off more than I could chew with 2"+ heels. Yes, I guess that seems kind of obvious, doesn't it?

Well, now I have to go and see if there are any more I can buy up before pointy-toed, low-heeled shoes go out of style.

About the lunch interview. I forgot that it was an interview with an agency. I really feel like I should have been less nervous there than at the one yesterday ('cause that one was an interview directly with the company that would be hiring me), but oddly enough that wasn't the case. It was probably because the guy from yesterday was dressed more casually, and came across more laid-back. Whatever. The process is only beginning, so I shall get somewhat used to it. (Or, maybe I'll get a job before I have to?!) =D

Oh, and dammit. I've spent $20 on cabs for the past two days. =Þ This must not continue.

Okay, back to worrying. (Obviously I'm a worry-wart.)

But it's good news. The internet company called me back and wants me to take the job. I said yes. =D I'd start the first Monday of August.

However, I already signed that contract with the UN for the month of August. It shouldn't be a problem considering I'm giving them more than two weeks' notice, but it's going to worry me until it's all cleared up.

The reason I'm not telling them today, though, is:

1. I want to go on my Monday interview first ~ it's the eBay company guy ~ to see what he's offering.
   
2. I need to call back the internet company (GoGoTech) and let them know that I'd planned a trip in late August, and would it be alright for me to be out that Thursday and Friday for Otakon. If they say no, I'll try to wheedle for Friday, at least. If they still say no. I guess I'm going to have to take the job anyway, but I will be heartbroken.

Then I will tell Ove about getting the job and see what happens. I guess if it means ruining my rep, it'll just have to suffer because I need this job more than I need a good rep at the UN, especially since I made it clear that I've been interviewing already. Yeah. So there.

But!!!! OMG! I got the job! Yay, money~! *does a happy money dance* $_$!!!

Oh, wait. Even besides the money -- BENEFITS!!! oH yEAH!

(Does anyone else think I should have made the subject something like, "I GOT THE JOB OMGWTFBBQ!!!!1111"? LOLOL.)