Over the summer I had a dream that I was working at a Borders bookstore.
The next day I applied online.
I had an interview 2 week ago. I thought it went well. To be frank, I am way overqualified for a sales position (I was a retail store manager for 3 years) but my bank account could use the help, as I just started an internship. But, I digress.
I heard last week that my references were contacted. Apparently Borders takes their minimum wage job hiring very seriously.
Today I get the following message on my cell phone:
"Hello Laura this Christine from Borders. I just was calling to let you know that we do have some other candidates who appear to have the experience that more closely matches the expectations of the position. I do want to thank you for taking the time to come in and speak with me. I wish you the best of luck with your job search in the future. Thank you, buh-bye."
WHAT THE FUCK... I'm in disbelief. I'm pissed. I have told everyone and their mom that I am going to be working at Borders. How is it possible to get hired as a graduate student intern but not as a seasonal sales girl at a huge chain bookstore that has got to have 100 employees on their fucking payroll? I'm beyond pissed. I start firing off text messages saying just that. I decide this awesome news warrants a rice crispy treat and I stop at Starbucks. While I am inside, I receive the following voicemail:
"Ummmm......Helll-oo.....Laura this is Christine from Borders. I believe that I juuuust left a message on your phone and that was incorrect. I had another Laura who applied......um so that-- I'm so sorry-- that message was for her. We actually would LOVE to have you come and join us here at our store. Sorry for that first message....that was for another Laura. Orientation is next week.... if you're still interested, give me a call back........"
You're looking at your newest Borders team member.
