May 21 - Interview

May 24, 12:55pm (Backlog)

Now for the 21st of May!

I got up in the morning a bit earlier than I wanted, and spent the morning gtting ready for the interview.  I left at about 11:30am for the 2pm interveiw.  I got on the District line, transfered to the Jubilee line, then (after a bit of confusion) got on the appropriate train down to Deptford.  I found the place much, much easier than I expected, and went in.  I wandered around trying to find Rebecca Swift's office, but eventually gave up and went down to the front desk.  Bit of a mistake:  I told them that I had an appointment at 2pm with Rebecca Swift, and I was wondering where I should meet her.  To my horror, they immediately called Rebecca's office, and talked with her.  They told me to wait in the cafe, and Rebecca would send someone to get me.

I went to go get food at the Cafe, and while I was in line, a young lady came over to tell me that I was a bit early, and that I would have to wait for an hour or so before Rebecca arrived.  I was a bit surprised she knew exactly who go to, but on reflection I was probably very conspicous in my tie and professional wear.

I got hot chocolate and a sandwich, both of which were delicious and not overly priced.  After eating, I found a corner to relax in, and napped a bit, then started knitting.

Rebecca came down, walked past me, then found me and introduced herself to me.  For whatever reason, she reminded me of Mary Moineau-Riegel very, very strongly.  Same hairstyle, same outlook on age, same manner... just an english accent.  Very nice to talk to.  She explained the organization, and asked me a variety of questions about myself.  The main sticking point wasn't me, but rather the fact that they were extremely busy and in the middle of a major production.  The problem was that they wouldn't have enough time to train and supervise me.

The interview went well, and she said she would talk to her boss and let me know what the answer was.

I headed back home, and went to the EUSA office to report the interview results.  I talked with Joe, and he said he would talk with the Entelechy people.

I then relaxed in the house until the other people got back from the EUSA tour, and then we went out to a pub.  I was still full for whatever reason (I must have eaten at some point that day), so I didn't order anything.  I was worried we would be late for the party at the Chill House, which we were by a hour.  It was still going on, however, and we got coupons from EUSA for drinks.  I asked the bartender to make me whatever non-alcoholic beverage he thought I should get.  He made me something with lemonade, lime, and crushed mint leaves (and lots of ice).  I drank that, and found Carolyn.  We sat down and talked, then got in the really, really long line for free food, and talked as we worked our way through it.  After getting food, went settled down and ate, still talking.  Eventually I left with Carolyn, and we headed back home.  I sat around in my room, and eventually headed up to Flat 20 to visit them before going to sleep.  They were going out to get some food at midnight, so I went with them to the 24-hour store, running into the ASU folks on the way back.  I got a few little things of my own, and then went home and slept.