mthrsuperior

One step closer to my first ever "adult" job.

That being said anyone who doubts the existence of curses need look no further than my life.

They called my current employer to check my references.
The Human resources person at my work neglected to tell me she was about to go on vacation when I asked to use her as a reference.
So HR at the new job calls me and expresses concern I would list an unavailable person as my main reference.
No problem, I give her the name of the store owner assuming she'll vouch for me.
I let the owner know a call is coming, guess what?
She's going on holidays tomorrow.
So I call back new job HR again and back pedal and I can tell I've lost her.
Fortunately I'm a notorious smart-ass and I quip "Sorry about this. These people are obviously conspiring so they won't lose me. Trust me. I'm worth it"
Somehow this silly defence worked and she proceeded with a telephone interview with me.

This was the last step.
Keep those fingers crossed.