semi OT - a funny thing happened at my job interview today

So, I had a job interview this morning and the last question was to prepare a 5 minute present ion on anything you like to talk about - doesn't have to be work related.

I am having a really crappy time at work and am on anti-depressants and have withdrawn from a lot of my usual activities, so I stared at the question and thought "I hate everything"

then, a little voice said, you don't hate Elvis.

I thought, I can't talk about Elvis at work.

then, why not - they are scoring for being able to present information orally, and Elvis is something I can speak about with passion and expertise.

It was the best part of my interview.

Brilliant 1 love it 1 And well done, Hope you get the job;)

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Originally Posted by monk37

So, I had a job interview this morning and the last question was to prepare a 5 minute present ion on anything you like to talk about - doesn't have to be work related.

I am having a really crappy time at work and am on anti-depressants and have withdrawn from a lot of my usual activities, so I stared at the question and thought "I hate everything"

then, a little voice said, you don't hate Elvis.

I thought, I can't talk about Elvis at work.

then, why not - they are scoring for being able to present information orally, and Elvis is something I can speak about with passion and expertise.

It was the best part of my interview.

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Excellent! You sound like me!

This is wonderful...you should get the job at a higher pay than stated.:D

well it is a promotion and back into a field that I love and away from the terrible place that I'm in.

the talk was about Elvis' legacy still not really being measured and how he's still an influence today - I wish I'd been able to keep the notes that I made.

I think most other people will try to suck up and do a work related presentation

and one of the interviewers was clearly an Elvis fan herself

funny how we can generally recognize each other

GREAT IDEA, i WISH YOU WELL

hope you get the job

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Originally Posted by monk37

well it is a promotion and back into a field that I love and away from the terrible place that I'm in.

the talk was about Elvis' legacy still not really being measured and how he's still an influence today - I wish I'd been able to keep the notes that I made.

I think most other people will try to suck up and do a work related presentation

and one of the interviewers was clearly an Elvis fan herself

funny how we can generally recognize each other

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That last sentence really struck me. I've found that too and it also applies to animal lovers.

wooow that´s so funny :) good done. hope things get well for you now with the interview

Hope it worked and that you get the promotion! It`s always good to talk about Elvis..fairly popular topic with me as well!! Besides,it was probably better that you chose something you care about..there`s nothing worse than trying to sound enthusiastic about something you couldn`t care less about.

When I was in elementary school, we had a substitute teacher and I just felt really drawn to her

something about her was so familiar

at the end of the day, we lined up to leave and I made sure I was last

she said goodbye and I blurted out "What's your favorite Elvis song?"

she looked at me, surprised - 75 or 6

then said "Love me Tender"

I grinned and I said, I knew we had something in common

Well done Monk37 - good luck with the promotion

Good luck! I hope you get the job!!

Wow! If you get the promotion don't forget to thank Elvis. :D

Love your story about the substitute teacher, and I'm thinking of you, hoping
you'll get the promotion! After all, Elvis has your back!