Variations on a Theme

I had my in person interview with TSU on Tuesday.

Sunday night I decided to write to the chair of the search committee to get an idea of what the interview would entail. Thank goodness I did, because the schedule he sent me had me meeting with people from 9 am until 4:30! I hurriedly called the travel arrangement person and asked if I could have an additional night's stay at the bed & breakfast where they were putting me up. There's no way I'd be able to drive home after answering questions for that long.

The interview day seemed to go very well. There was tons of repetition (hence the title of this post), everyone was very nice, and I was able to get a little free time. I had two scheduled breaks, but I was accompanied by staff on both of them, so I still had to be "on." Near the end of the day, the chair of the committee kind of pulled me aside and said, "You did very well. We'll be in contact with you as soon as we can," and gave me a kind of 'knowing' look. I'm hoping that was a big hint!

On the way home Wednesday, the department head called and asked if she could have my permission to contact my supervisor. I had initially said no because I wasn't ready to break the news that I'm looking elsewhere for work. I had to give permission, though, because they're required to speak to either my current supervisor or the one immediately prior. They're the same person. So, tomorrow or Monday, I'm going to have the talk. I'm sure she'll give me a good recommendation, the thought of telling her just makes me nervous. At any rate, the fact that they're checking references is a very good sign!