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_refugee_  ·  1126 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Pubski: February 24, 2021

Congratulations, e!

Ugh. The story of the hiring process is frustrating. Even if it was difficult to decide on one person, I almost feel the hiring committee should have stuck to their original asks and made a decision. It is exhausting for applicants to have to go through unexpected and unplanned additional interviews/essays etc, and a bit unfair. I hope the job is satisfying.

I would be honest that I do think it’s hard to play the one and done application game, mainly because if you are rejected that’s so much time you’ve lost. When you have multiple plays in the game, your risk is a bit lower. Not everything riding on one thing. Maybe that would help with your feelings of agency too. When you only had one app out you really are dependent on that one job and their decision. But when you have multiple apps out, the focus is difused and you have multiple chances to “get in the game.” Just something to consider if it might help you feel more in control of things.

I hope it goes well! From another e.





elizabeth  ·  1126 days ago  ·  link  ·  

For sure - diversifying the investments is the way to go. I tried, but in all honesty there are not many jobs out there interest me. The appeal of this job specifically is the people I'd be working with. Without it, I'm getting decent enough government money right now that I can keep focussing on projects/the non-profit and not worry about not getting paid. I wasn't going into it thinking I needed a job. I was loobying for part-time and/or lots of vacation time from the start (which I guess is not something you want to hear from a hire.)

I can't blame them too much, since it was the first hiring process and many (most?) people there have never been part of a board. I think they know they fucked up, because they were apologetic about the process. It worries me about their future decision-making abilities a little, but fuck it. I think what I've learned from dealing with them is to avoid asking their opinions/permission for doing things, if I can reasonably justify my actions. They're terribly over-cautious and risk averse for such a young and innovative project. I guess because of the weight of responsibilities on their shoulders? Things can probably go wrong really fast in a building full of tools and equipment and no real surveillance of members.