I don't know what this means!!

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Registered: 07-18-2006
I don't know what this means!!
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Tue, 07-18-2006 - 7:50pm

So I took a risk. I'm a shy person in general especially when all sides and intentions are unknown. But I went to "BM's" department (a guy I like who works for another department in a totally un related area of the organization so the dating policy isn't in effect)...to handle some business but it also required me to go to the Cashier Window (which he works sometimes when he's not in the accounting department) because I had to deposit petty cash with the Cashier whether it be "BM" or the main one Joanna. But if JOanna was there instead...I was going to hold off on the deposit of Petty Cash until I saw him there.

Fortunately he was there and I went to the window and this is how it went (keep in mind I can't remember everything so of course stuff is missing)

I go to the cashier window and wait for him to notice me.

J: Hi. I'm um depositing petty cash.

B: Okay

I give him the deposit form and I hold up the petty cash termination paperwork.

J: Do I turn this into you or.....

B: No I can take it and give it to the right person.

J: Oh ok.

I slip the paperwork and deposit form and the cash into the window slot. B looks at the deposit form.

B: Your "Jen G." right?

J: (thinking I forgot my ID again) Uh yeah...

B: Why are you leaving your job?

J: Because of the politics and cause I'm tired of the arguments.

B: Oh..because I was going to apply but I just started here and I don't want to quit already.

J: Oh

B continues processing the paperwork while I fiddle with my cell phone. 2 minutes later B gives me receipt of deposit.

J: (While leaving) If you're really serious....

B: What?

J: If your really serious about applying you should its a good place. But you don't want to quit so soon. I would try and do both or just pick one.

B: Vivian is the director right or is it Dr. W?

J: Um. Vivian's the director but Dr. W is the head of the department.

B: Oh ok. So what does the person this position do?

J: Oh well the person in my position...(goes to explain the position for a few minutes)

B: Oh cause few years ago I was in the navy... (goes to explain his "life story" for a few minutes)

J: Oh really.

B: What degree is required

J: Um at least an Associate's or enough experience I think.

B: Oh I have a B.A.

J: Yeah I have mine too. Yeah its a good program you should apply.

B: Didn't it expire on the third?

J: Well yeah I was the one who posted the job ad and had them do it for two weeks and only few applied and my director wanted more people to apply so its open until filled.

B: Aren't you guys doing interviews already?

J: Yeah but you can still apply more people have...

B: Oh really?

J: Yeah you might wanna look at our program's website and learn more about what we do cause they might ask you about that.

B: Oh ok great.

J: Yeah...(starts to leave)

B: Well thanks for the advice and...

J: Your welcome

B: Have a good week!

J: THanks you too!

So that was my adventure for yesterday. Who knew that I had every intention of talking to him myself and he did the approaching for me lol...what I don't get is how he knew me by name and by sight and knew where I worked regardless if he saw the job ad...I mean I've dealt with him 2x in the past 4 months he's been working here...but that's 2 other times in 4 months...and I didn't social lize with him those two times...I went there to pick up checks...and he did the formalities of "asking for my ID" and etc. or telling me I don't nee dto bring my ID no more but thousands go to the Cashiers in a 3 month to 4 month period so how would he remember me LOL...hell there's not way I would ahve remembered me.......

I hope he was using his wanting to apply as an excuse to just talk to me cause it would be depressing that the one time I wanted to socialize with him, he initiated it only because he wanted more info about my work. But how did he know I was leaving...more specifically how did he know me and the fact that I was leaving?

Im leaving my job in about 2 weeks minimum...so I wanted to get my goods in with him before then...so waht the fak is my next step?! I have no reason to go to the cashier window again anytime soon...help :(

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Registered: 06-24-2005
Tue, 07-18-2006 - 10:24pm

Honestly? I think maybe he was just looking for info about the job and was going directly to the 'source'. It's good he knew who you were though...I say try and go back there and ask if he's applied. If he says yes, then tell him he can call you if he has any questions or needs tips about about the hiring manager is looking for. See if he takes the bait, he'll either say sure, what's your number OR he'll say thanks but I think I'll be alright.