To go or not to go(interview)?
Asked by ms e
Okay..I recently lost my job Sunday Sep 21st due to a bunch of b.s..Its fine I realized I have to keep moving. I have applied to about 25 jobs within that time period so I am expecting some callbacks soon...HOPEFULLY(I have my fingers crossed) Theres this one job that I applied for yesterday..It was in the local newspapers career section and its exactly what I was looking for, its a resident assistant position(well theres more than one opening)...and there is no exp required...with my background and certifications Im almost 100% positive I will get a callback but until I do I cant count on it,So Today I get a call from Chipotle Mexican Grill for an interview, now I did apply there out of dire need for a job& boredom but now Im thinking....do I really see myself working here? I am overqualified,and Im 24 yrs old so jobs like this will not cut it for me, I need great hourly+benefits THE WHOLE SHABANG!.Due to the economy Thats the way it is here in Michigan.I am educated but theres just nothing out there! Im debating on whether or not I should go to the interview an work the job UNTIL something better goes along. My heart says Yes because I have bills to pay and something is better than nothing..But another voice is telling me "Noo , Dont do it...its just another grimy job that you'll get all sweaty and dirty at and make minimum wage." Its not like I havent worked in foodservice before. I have and Its not that bad but Chipotle will be like fastfood and I have never worked in fast food.I've only worked as a (Hostess..Cocktail server,Foodserver) Does anyone know what its like to work at chipotle as a lineserver?

Best Answer:
If you're "educated," you really shouldn't need help with these sorts of decisions, but I'm NOT slamming you, because I know a lot of "educated" people do. I've been in a position where I've hired people, and I hear people questioning whether or not they should apply for a job. Well, applying for a job doesn't mean you'll be interviewed. Being interviewed doesn't mean you'll be offered the job. Being offered the job doesn't mean you have to take it. Also, it's easier to interview for jobs if you've got practice at it, so at the very least look at it as an opportunity to work on your interview skills. Also keep in mind that it is easier to find a job, if you already have a job. It takes the pressure off you, but also lets the prospective employer know that you're the sort of person who gets out there and makes things happen, does what they have to do to pay their bills, and is not the sort of person to sit around picking and choosing and waiting for the "perfect" position. Plus, hiring managers secretly love to hire people away from other companies...they won't admit it, but they do! Good luck.