The Way Home ...

The first event in what could work out to be a phenomenal win or a horrifying disappointment for me came to pass yesterday. One of the managers in Houston is leaving to be closer to his family in Louisiana. That opens a position for me to fill ... and now I'm nervous.

I will have to interview for the position and I'm not even sure who all is applying at this point. It is quite imaginable that there will be manager or two in my district applying for this position as it would be a promotion for many. There is also the distinct possibility that several managers from the north Houston district will apply for the position. The fact that I don't know is a source of concern because I can't rate myself against my competition.

What it boils down to is how I interview compared with their expectations of how I will interview. I need to interview well by my own standards, which indeed are higher than anyone else's for me. I need to hone in on what weaknesses I have not yet tackled and show I have a realistic understanding of my own developmental needs.

The bottom line is, I need out of Brownsville. I need out of the Valley. I want this promotion to be my way home. Wish me luck!