It took me 7 months to find a contract job

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last year. I really don't like the job that much, but I took it because I was desperate. Its supposedly contract to hire after 6 months, but there is no guarantee.

Today the manager from a job I interviewed at in October emailed me to ask if I was still available. It was something I really wanted and was disappointed I didn't get it. Had a phone interview and 2 in person interviews, heard nothing and then finally got a "no".

So I emailed back and said I was a couple of months into a contract but I would be interested in making a change for a permanent position.

I am wondering what will happen next - are they going to re-interview me or make me an offer? Or was she just testing the waters? I think they interviewed a lot of people the first round.

[pkdu]

1. Fingers crossed for you. nt

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2. thanks

[rurallib]

3. can only offer you my best wishes for something permanent that you like.

So glad I am no longer young for those reasons

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4. Sounds like you're in a good position if they're serious.

You told them what you want and they can come back with an offer or not. Don't know what field you're in, but I certainly wouldn't do more than one more interview with them, and that only if you really want the job they're offering.

[liberal N proud]

5. I took 4 months and had to tke a pay cut

Stated last week, today they announced they lost a big contract that could affect employees.

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6. I never heard back from her.

Why did she even contact me to ask if I was available? It got my hopes up only to be disappointed again.

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

7. I've seen it a lot in the contract world

Typical

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8. After a week I contacted the manager and told her I was confused

as to why she contacted me.

She emailed me back a few hours later and apologized - said she jumped the gun. She had an open position but it has to be posted and it isn't the same one I was interviewed for. Not really a match.

I am so irritated. I'm really unhappy in my current situation working for a micro-manager control freak.