Well, I got a phone call today to tell me I didn't get the job

I'm a bit sad, but not devastated - the lady who did get the job was completely even with me except she had a bit more retail experience (which isn't surprising because my retail exp. has only been incidental in relation to other key business areas), and they have assured me that if she doesn't work out, I will be getting a phone call. They are also keeping my details handy should anything else arise.

So, whilst I'm sad because it would have suited my lifestyle perfectly (and it was a shoe shop LOL), I'm fine because I know I am capable of making a great impression and being a top contender for a job - so it was a nice confidence boost. I'm actually going to take them in a box of choccies to say thanks (and I'm certainly not about to stop shopping there LOL).

But, it has made me stop and think a bit more about what I do want to actually do and the truth is I still really don't know - I feel like I'm looking for a job to suit my life, without actually thinking too much about whether or not I will enjoy/be good at it...

I have these visions of the environment I work in, how I dress, even to a degree what I do, but I can't work out what the job actually is! Maybe I need to meditate on it a bit or something...

So, for the time being, I'm just going to keep my eyes and ears open for other job opportunities and see what happens.

But, thank you all so much for all the confidence boosting you've given me with my outfit and interview update threads - I really do appreciate it!

And now I'm off to bed - I spent just over 7 hours in the car today and am absolutely exhausted! But I have a weekend sans-kiddo's so shall be back tomorrow to catch up here properly