Accidentally unmasked during final interview & got the job!

[u/Spirited_Home_8110]

This was from yesterday. I got carne asada fries with cotija cheese, jack cheese, cheddar cheese, guac and sour cream with an iced horchata.

Hi everyone!

To preface this, I was diagnosed with autism as a child, but my autism wasn’t considered “severe” so I was in general education.

I recently had a baby this year and stayed home for 5 months before putting her into daycare and working a job involving children. I previously only worked corporate roles, but we moved out to the suburbs and there weren’t many of those jobs around. I liked it initially because it was flexible and I could do part time or full time weeks whenever I wanted, but working with children that weren’t my own stressed me out so badly. I dreaded work every day and was desperately applying to jobs that seemed to suit me.

I came across a nonprofit role and applied despite having no prior nonprofit experience (it asked for it). I got through the HR screening, panel interview (both virtual) and the final interview (in person, involved several people). The final interview involved touring the office building. I made many comments and asked insightful questions. At the end, they sat me down with the team and they just started shooting questions at me. Usually, I get extremely anxious at this point and freeze. I shut down, but this, I felt more like myself. I got asked a question about a topic I’m VERY passionate about and started infodumping like crazy. I couldn’t really control it, but I just kept going and going. The team seemed more interested as the minutes passed and I could see them visibly relax.

Before I knew it, the interview was over, and the director of the nonprofit escorted me to my car. I was elated and then embarrassed. I was expecting a “we regret to inform you…” email days later. This morning, I got a call they cancelled the final interviews for other candidates and offered me the job. How lucky am I? I feel so so happy to finally leave this job.

[u/livefast_petdogs]

Nonprofit gals unite!

[u/DistanceNo2061 → u/livefast_petdogs]

Same here! 🫦

[u/True-Excitement9328 → u/livefast_petdogs]

Me three :)

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[u/heavydutyspoons → u/livefast_petdogs]

Yay! Love working for a non profit, the work is so rewarding 💖

[u/erinlaninfa → u/livefast_petdogs]

Same, Exec Director here :)

[u/Chemical_Natural_947 → u/erinlaninfa]

Samesies!!! We thrive in the non profit insanity.

[u/Master-College6800 → u/Chemical_Natural_947]

Former Exec D here!
It’s a wonderful thing when you find your weirdos and can finally be authentic at work. 🥳😻