Last week was Ali's birthday, which involved a week long celebration. On her actual birthday we were meeting up around her work, which was too far for me to walk. This was going to be my first "transfer" experience on the subway. With confidence I got on the L train, got off at the right stop, and onto the 1 train. Except once on the 1 train, I realize a problem. On most subways I have been on there is a computerized screen that shows what stop you are at, and the upcoming stops. Also there is either a person announcing the upcoming stops, or an actual subway map that you can reference. Except on the 1 train there was nothing. I suddenly realize that I have no idea how I am going to know when my stop is. Two police officers on the same train as me must have sensed my panic. They sit on either side of me, and ask if I need help. Picture this: I exit the Subway with two HUGE police officers on either side of me. They walk me up the stairs to the street, and even a few blocks before we parts way. The faces people gave me as they walked by... they must of thought I was either someone really important who needed protection or I was about to get arrested.
I am still in the process of looking for work. I have been asked a million times if I moved to New York to pursue Broadway and singing. Music is very important to me, and will always be a huge part of my life. For the past 5 years I have solely focused on performing, and it is all I know. What is best for me right now is to do something different. I need consistency. Unfortunately I feel like I got to a point where I was only singing because people told me I should, and it is something I am good at. I want to fall back in love with it.
With that being said, I have gone on a few interesting interviews. I was sent on one (with 2 hour notice) for a position with a hedge fund. I had my Dad give me a quick Fiances 101 on the phone while I was walking to the interview, and I also read an article about the current CEO of the company. The interview lasted for 3 hours!! First, I met with the office manager - passed round one. Next I had to take a test....an actual test with Math problems. Thank goodness I brushed up my excel skills before I went because I had to do everything without a calculator and on the computer spreadsheet - passed round two. Then I interviewed with another member of the company, which consisted of explaining the entire Miss Minnesota experience. Much to my surprise the CEO then walks into the room, I recognized him from the article I read. He introduces himself, and I decide to tell him about the article I read, major brownie points. We spent the next 20 minutes talking about the music scene in New York, and he even gave me the names to a few piano bars I should go to for fun - passed round three. Round Four was a terrifying woman from Human Resources who spent an hour grilling me on any question that popped in her head, it felt like a regular Miss America mock interview.
I am also currently interviewing with a legal recruiting firm here in the city. This was one of my favorite interviews since one of the main recruiters went to Notre Dame for undergrad. We spent a solid 10 minutes discussing Notre Dame football and Brian Kelly's coaching habits. What I have come to realize is that the jobs I am interviewing for will help either one of my brothers in the future. Sean wants to go into investment banking, and Mike is in his first year of law school. I am just always thinking of my brothers :)
As much as I enjoy interviewing on a daily basis, I am looking forward to finding the right job and starting a routine. Something will come my way soon, and in the mean time I get to explore this incredible city every day. I think tomorrow... I will walk to the Upper West side to buy a packet of gum, just because I can.
Always,
Brooke
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