Progress and Setbacks

So, this has really been an amazing month for me on so many levels. I have been progressing in my health, losing weight, and a huge uptick in my career. I've been interviewing for my dream job. It was questionable whether I was even qualified and whether I should even apply at first.

But, as I have always said I believe in the pursuit of ones dreams...especially my own ;-)

So, I did some research and reached out to some people that I thought might be knowledgeable about the position. Turned out they were familiar with the group and that they might appreciate my background. I also did some research and blindly reached out to the guy that I thought might have had the position before. Awesome idea! Then I followed up with e-mails and resumes outside of the traditional application process and they thanked me for it. We got the ball rolling and it seemed to be looking very good through 7 interviews! Then all of a sudden things went flat and I wasn't hearing from anyone. I took it within my own hands and said what can I do to move this forward? So, I scheduled a trip to Miami on my own dime and told the key contacts that I was going to be there and I'd be happy to meet with them if they were free on any of the days. I wasn't sure it was going to work at first, but I ended up getting meetings with 3 people, 2 of which were probably the biggest decision makers. So, 10 interviews and I'm possibly done. I get a call from the hiring director and he says that I had a good day and those guys are not easy to impress. He wanted me to meet with one more guy a VP. I spoke with the VP and he's talking like I have the job and he says he has no concerns...BUT, he says he thinks I should speak with one more VP before accepting the job. Unfortunately, that VP has been traveling internationally and now I am. So...I'm in wait mode for a little bit longer.

What I am hoping is that even if I don't get it, it shows I'm in the ballpark, maybe even have a chance to get on the field and play. If I don't get this one, I'll get the next one. Because I'm going to work my ass off to achieve my dreams because it really does pay off.