I am not compatible with the real world

[cosmic_celery]

I applied for the fancy greeter position at the casino, and I'm hoping, despite my piss-poor resume, that I'll get an interview. The woman who is running part of it used to date one of my references (drama teacher) and has said she'd watch out for my name - so that may help. There's more than one spot open (quite a few, actually) but I keep getting terrifying information from my mother like: "so far, 60 people have applied" and "one of them is a runway model" and "you'll have to wear a dress".

My mother's wisdom on this one: "You just have to communicate easily...be friendly and outgoing. Basically, be the opposite of what you really are and you'll do fine."

*headdesk*

Isn't there a position like...in a basement somewhere? Maybe with books?

Comments

[kaylamds.livejournal.com]

I'd be all over that kind of job, lol. Yeah, I know the feeling. Me, I'm not a people person. Or friendly IRL too much. That's the same advice my mom would give. >.< But here's hoping you get an interview!

Random win for the Dib icon.

[cosmic-celery.livejournal.com]

Thanks :)

...I think Invader Zim counts as my first fandom.

[maypanic.livejournal.com]

In a basement with books! I am so there.

Still, hoe it works out for you. Broaden your horizons and whatnot. Or at least produces a paycheck.

[dragonessa24.livejournal.com]

Here's another one for the with books in a basement job - it's gonna be crowded! My mom's comment on this kind of thing is "You have to learn it eventually!" So good luck with that job, I'm sure you won't scare anyone away. You greeted and welcomed me well into time_and_crack. ;)

[cosmic-celery.livejournal.com]

Aw, thank you. My mom has said those exact words once or twice, I think. It seems mothers are universal.

[vrrrrt.livejournal.com]

I know how you feel :/ Good luck with getting the job, or a different one, if it doesn't work out!

[failte-aoife.livejournal.com]

That basement-book job would be great for me, too.
Anyway I keep my fingers crossed for you.

[studyofrunning.livejournal.com]

I, too, will compete with everyone for the basement & books job.

Why is your mom trying to scare you? But yeah, good luck and all.

[cosmic-celery.livejournal.com]

Hee, she's not trying to scare me, she's just telling me what she thinks I should know...and it happens to be frightening information.