It was a good interview. Was asked about previous employee history, referees, experience. Was ran through company benefits. Clean and all black attire. 9-5pm start Monday to Thursday with a 3 days off at the weekend. 3 months paid vacation in the summer June- September.

The waiting room’s silence was deafening. My rehearsed answers evaporated. Then, a genuine smile from the interviewer broke the ice. The conversation flowed. I left feeling lighter, regardless of the outcome. It was simply a human connection.