Need Some Quick Advice Re: Following Up

Hi All,

I need some opinions, if you all don't mind.

I applied for a gig a couple of weeks ago. It's a steady writing/editing/community building type of gig that, due to the subject, seemed like a job custom made just for me. When I sent my resume I told then this same thing in my cover letter--that this looked ideal for me.

Within 30 minutes I heard back and she agreed that I looked perfect for the position. We arranged a phone interview and it went well (I think). She said she would let me know after she went through all the apps. She also said to let her know if I thought of any questions. The projected start date for the job is Sept. 1.

About a week later, I wondered what was up, so I emailed and asked if she was going to notify everyone or just the person selected for the job. She replied that she would absolutely notify everyone.

Now it's another week later and I'm going nuts wondering what is happening on her end. I really need this gig as my husband is now unemployed. I don't think he'll have trouble finding work, but it will take time. My current regular gig isn't quite enough to cover everything we need. I'm very anxious to know if I'm getting this gig or not so I can relax a bit.

My question is, would it look bad if I email again and ask how things are coming along? Or would I look like a pest and end up ruining any chance I may have had? I was very encouraged by her quick response to my resume. She seemed to like my ideas for the site. I thought I had a really good chance but the longer I wait the more I think I won't get it. I'm losing my mind here and would really appreciate some feedback.

Thanks in advance,
Kathleen

Thanks. I think I've gone way beyond "sane" at this point. lol But pleasant isn't a problem. I was so excited about the job because it does seem so perfect. I even had to apologize at one point for getting so excited but she didn't seem bothered by it. I just had so many ideas that I started rambling. I caught myself before I got too carried away.

So emailing her again won't look like I'm being a pest? Because I really do want to email her, but I don't want to jeopardize my chances.

Well, that's the problem. She never actually said when she was going to get back to everyone. If I knew, it wouldn't bother me so much!

Yes, I will let everyone know as soon as I hear something. It's true; it's a good thing that she plans to notify everyone. In fact, I was just telling my husband how nice that is because so often you never hear anything unless you get the gig.

I guess I'm just a little stressed right now about our finances until he finds work. If I know I have the gig, that will take off a huge amount of stress. I could actually support us without my husband getting any work (not that he would go for that, but it could be done if necessary).

I keep thinking I have to hear something in the next few days. It's getting down to the wire and she will be deciding something any day now I'm sure. It's just that with each day that passes, my confidence erodes a bit more. After the interview, I was sure I had it. Now I'm worried that my chances aren't as good as I thought they were. Just the fact that she responded to my initial contact so quickly really gave me some hope that she thought I was a good fit. Now I'm not so sure. Is that silly?

I keep looking at our bank balance and getting panicked. I may have to bust out a few extra articles on Demand to cover gas/food until something else falls into place. I wonder how little sleep I can actually function on? At least with my husband here, I can focus on working while he takes care of other responsibilities around here instead of everything being on me. So that alone will be a big help. He expects to be here tomorrow sometime. He's been gone for a month, so it will be good to have him home.

You all are right. And in the back of my mind, I knew the answer already. I just didn't want it to be the right answer.

I'm glad I posted here instead of emailing her. Thanks all for talking me off the edge.

lol That is crazy. Maybe it's a good thing that she didn't get the job. Sounds like they are sort of a weird company.

I've been putting out quite a few applications. And I do have quite a lot of work this month. Normally it would all be done by now but since we just moved recently, I'm still trying to get myself put back together.

So I certainly have enough to stay busy and keep my mind off of it for a while, it's just the stress of wondering. I've never had to wait so long to find out about a job before!

Just an update. I got the email today. I did not get the position even though I was "an extremely strong candidate." Very disappointed.