And thank you for riding the CTA!

Alright people, in case you don't already know, I got a job! I'll be working at Macy's in the women's accessories department. Our dress code is all black, and since I didn't have any black clothes, I had to pick some up. But that is not the best part of the story. The best part is how it all happened. I had an interview, but I had to go in early to fill out the second portion to the application, so Schmikes and I took an early trip into town to do just that. After that was done (it only took 15 minutes of the hour they said it would take) we had some extra time and we had noticed there was a piano gallery in the lower level so we went to check it out. After a 10-15 minute conversation with the man working there, Schmikes had connections to teach piano lessons with them! We went back up and I went into the LONGEST and LARGEST group interview I've ever had to sit through. There were probably about 50 people there, and we all had to stand, introduce ourselves and talk for a minute or two about our experience and availability for the job openings. After all that was done (took two hours) we had a short break and then came back in to the same room. The lady in charge came to the front of the room and started calling out names to move to another room. Roughly 15 of us got called over, and the rest were dismissed. Us lucky 15 had more individual interviews and got jobs right there on the spot! Unfortunately we had two weeks until training, so I have still been bored and broke. Later though, Schmikes did some emailing with the guy from the piano gallery and now she has a job too!!!! Just in time, I'll say, cause the rent is due soon! Hopefully I can get promoted and eventually get away from retail and into starting a gallery of my own. That would be the ideal, but for now, hey! We have jobs!