I.T. to Teacher

I had my interview at PetSmart this afternoon. I thought it went well. The interviewer seemed most concerned that I would not be happy with the level of pay compared to what I was used to. I don't know if he thought I thought I could make I.T. level pay working part-time at a pet store. If that was the case then I should have made the switch a long time ago. I had to assure him I wasn't looking for that much money and I would be happy with what they're offering. He was also seemed worried that I would find another job and leave with little warning. I had to tell him that I have always given at least two weeks notice at any job I worked. I also told him that my long range goal is to become a teacher, but the training program I'm looking at doesn't start until June so I need to have some income until then. That seemed to ease his concerns.

I don't think they're used to having someone who is a little older (as in out of high school) and who knows what they're doing apply for such a lowly job. The interviewer told me that I'll have to go through about an hour of training, but that I probably already know most of what it talks about. It's geared for the 16 year olds who would be lost on the floor of the store without training.

I'll find out tomorrow if I get the job or not. I'm not worried. The person I talked to today said he has to talk to his boss for the final decision, but that he and the first manager I talked to both support hiring me.