In September, I moved to Oregon jobless. I did that because my Theatre had made it clear that they weren't ever going to promote me out of the box office, and at 26, I refused to have hit my career ceiling. I should mention, Marketing was never anything but completely gracious to me. It was other departments that devalued me. One specifically, hired from outside when I was better qualified for a position. I found out later that this was because they thought I was too "arrogant."
Arrogant. For being confident that I knew a theatre I had worked at for 5 years. For being confident that I knew the patrons I'd seated for 5 years. For using a database I'd become an expert on. For thinking I was a good fit.
I couldn't believe it. Honestly, I still can't. I was turned down for a job because I was confident that I would do well. This confidence is what I consider my strongest asset. I don't give up, and I don't accept failure. This confidence is precisely why my current employer made me the Director of the department after less than three months.
I work really hard. I have confidence in myself. I can do whatever I put my mind to. If anyone tells you different, they aren't worth your time.
It's not charitable of me, but that position they turned me down for? They're hiring for it again. Guess their decision wasn't as great as they thought.
