Jenny in Florida Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 (edited) Thank you all again for jumping in: I got the call yesterday offering me the job. (I would be excited, except that (a) this really was my second choice, and it seems my first choice is "moving forward with another candidate"; (b) I had to tell the boss I like so much and have worked with so closely for the past 3.5 years that I'm leaving her. I feel like a rat deserting that sinking ship.) So, I start in a little less than three weeks. I'll be making a bit more money, get my foot in the door with a very large company where there should be room to move both around and up and be doing something in my field but distinctly different from what I've been doing for the last few years. All good things. Oh, and I'll be in the office a few days a week, a good thing for me, since I don't thrive working at home. This does mean the need to buy some clothes just became more pressing, but I'll figure it out. Anyway, I figured you all might want to hear how the story turned out. Many thanks! ****************************** Original Post ******************************************** I have to leave for a job interview in an hour. Normally, my elder adult kiddo is my fashion consultant, but they are off in NYC on an interview of their own. I have two options. I'm posting a full-body and torso of each. Two things: The office environment is business casual, and I know folks who work, not in this specific office but for the same company. I am confident that either one of these options would be okay. Also, please ignore the wandering beasties who photobombed my session and the mess in the background. We are in the middle of a big closet organization project, and there are piles of stuff all over the room waiting to be donated or put away. Edited February 7, 2023 by Jenny in Florida 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinball Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 I like both, but I like the gray blazer a little better. i like the contrast of the gray w/ black pants cute doggie! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 I like the second one, the one with the blazer. It looks quite smart but not overdone, even in a casual office. The top one looks "older". Good luck!! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 (edited) Blazer! ETA: Good luck! Edited February 2, 2023 by ikslo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freesia Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 I think I’d go with the second one for an interview. Could you add a colorful scarf for a little color? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Just now, Jaybee said: I like the second one, the one with the blazer. It looks quite smart but not overdone, even in a casual office. The top one looks "older". Good luck!! Agree 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinRTX Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Another person who likes the blazer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 The one with the blazer. The printed blouse ensemble look casual, more like weekend wear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted February 2, 2023 Author Share Posted February 2, 2023 Well, it seems we have a consensus. I'll see if I can find a way to add a little color. Thanks, all! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebcoola Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Blazer, the hive speaks! Good luck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Love the blazer! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Gray blazer, definitely. Add bright earrings—metallic. Gold would be better than silver. Or pearl studs or drops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Blazer too. Looking fabulous. Good luck 🤞 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Blazer. Absolutely. Looks professional. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Blazer. You look fab--and I ❤️ your hair! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Love the blazer. I think both options look good on you. I hope your interview goes well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 How did it go? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Grey blazer. I did not ignore the beasty. Cute!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted February 2, 2023 Author Share Posted February 2, 2023 40 minutes ago, Hannah said: How did it go? Thanks for asking. I feel like it went reasonably well. This isn't actually the one that I am most enthused about, but it would be a way out of where I am and into a large company where I might have room to move around and grow for the remaining decade or so of my career. I actually interviewed with two managers, who between them have three roles to fill. I for sure have the skills and experience necessary to do the job, and I would be a good fit for the company culture (and vice versa). The money is better than what I'm making now, but not earth-shakingly so. And it's a contract position, which makes me nervous. Mind you, virtually everyone I know who works for this company either got in the door through a contract position (including one of the managers I met today) or was outsourced/insourced at least once. And both managers made it clear that -- no promises -- they technically have open head count, are going through a contracting agency only because a hiring freeze prevents them from hiring directly and intend to keep fighting to fill the roles permanently. They are back in the office most days, which is fine for me. (I don't really like working from home full time.) And it's very close to my house. It would offer a lot more variety of task than what I'm doing now, which would also be nice. I'd get opportunities to go out into the field to meet users and observe the things I'm trying to write training for. That would be cool after three years of sitting in a chair trying to guess or scrounge online for answers. I should hear something from them within a week or so. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted February 2, 2023 Author Share Posted February 2, 2023 Also, a quick sartorial follow-up: Thank you all so much for encouraging me to wear the blazer. As it turned out, one of the two managers with whom I met was wearing a blazer in a very similar pattern. Twinning with your potential boss can't be a bad thing, right? 5 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 55 minutes ago, Jenny in Florida said: Also, a quick sartorial follow-up: Thank you all so much for encouraging me to wear the blazer. As it turned out, one of the two managers with whom I met was wearing a blazer in a very similar pattern. Twinning with your potential boss can't be a bad thing, right? So funny! I loved the blazer too. Fingers crossed for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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