Unfortunately, I don't think they really do need more Kates. If I recall correctly, I applied for a job here over a month ago and was rejected--well, not really rejected. It's more like I was overlooked. Okay, so I never heard back from them. I think it's because I have "Kathryn" on the header of my resume and not "Kates." I probably should have written my name at the top and then in parentheses underneath that--in fine print, of course--"But my daddy calls me Kates." My siblings do, too. And I love it! I love that name.
Omniture has other signs like, "We have too many Mikes" and "Now hiring guys named Doug." I feel truly honored to be needed. If only they were true to their word . . . . Alas, I have a marvelous job that I enjoy, so it all worked out.
My friend Melissa and I went to the Draper Temple Open House tonight. The temple is absolutely beautiful, and I'm really glad that we had a successful date night--with Cold Stone ice cream to top it off, no less. On the way home from Draper (about a 45-minute drive from where I live), we passed yet another Omniture careers sign. They really know how to draw my attention.
So at first I'm thinking, "Wow. They got my last name, too." Except that my last name isn't German--many people think that. Don't worry, you're not the only one. Anyway, first and last name--well look at that. But then I realized that maybe that's not what I thought. Maybe it's not all the last names in Germany that end in "hoff." Wait a second . . . they're referring to David Hasselhoff! Goo! That's right! Dirk Nowitzski loves that guy and the NBA would not let him live that one down.
That's it for now. Love, "Kates Hoff." That's what I should have written on the resume. Do you think the resume reviewing committee would have even gotten the joke? Probably not.
5 comments:
That's funny. It's like they are calling your name... they realize what they're missing out on. :)
p.s. they get me too with their signs. Those little stinkers.
I love it. You crack me up! I will call you Kates all the time now.
Oh, and we're loving the xango. Well, Luke and I are, Mark and Min not as much, but they don't have a choice...I make them drink a swig every morning. It's great :) Maybe it's a power trip, I don't know, but I don't feel so bad about it because it's good for them. Luke always says, "I want a BIG drink of red juice!!" So THANKS!! You're the best ;)
Love you, Kates!
I don't really understand the signs, but then again, I have no idea what Omniture is. That may have something to do with it. What I do know is, I need more Kates Hoff in my life. I miss hanging out at your apt and hearing your way funny stories. Thank goodness for blogs, right?
Kates! Congrats on the job! Are you walking in April? I'm STILL looking for a job. It's been a terrible ride. Anyway, I wanted to let you know I made my blog private and that's why you never see that my blog HAS been updated. Send me your email so I can invite you to read it! Hope all is well!
allisoncromar@gmail.com.
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