First Impressions and Lessons

I once read a post that asked, “What is your dream job?” The response was, “I do not dream of labor.” Neither do I. So many things in this world feel so fake and superficial that I cringe at the thought. Such as job interviews for places I really do not want to work at, but pretend I do.

Them:

“Why do you want to work for our company?”

Me:

“I am excited for a new opportunity to learn and grow. I look forward to doing the tasks assigned to me, being a team player, and setting in motion my career. I was a stay at home mother for many years, and I’m ready to build and establish something for myself. I chose your company because of x, y, z.”

What I really want to say:

“I have no particular reason, other than I really need to earn an income. I applied at so many jobs I literally forgot about this one until you called. I will keep my head down and do the work, but this pretending to love and be excited about it is a bit much.

The whole time I’ll be working on my side projects and passive income. Just waiting for the day I can leave this place.”

First impressions are everything, so it’s said. Are they really? I don’t trust anyone’s first impression. Most of the time we wear a mask when we meet one another. We’re taught to…