Megan a Choice

I had some interesting interviews today. The male I interviewed, Scooter, was quite a character. If you are familiar with The X-Files, Scooter is Byers of the Lone Gunmen on that show. He was the guy with the beard. The Lone Gunmen were supersmart conspiratorial nerds who helped Scully and Mulder on occasion. Scooter was ridiculously smart and an intellectual, too. Our conversation was very interesting, but I found myself almost embarrassed to be explaining to him what the job entailed. I felt like I was interviewing Superman to be a crossing guard.

I like to think that I won't hold someone's overqualifications against them, but in this case I think that I will. I just can't imagine that he will not be in hot pursuit of something else the entire time he works in my office. On the other hand, he would probably be able to do some kickass research for me. Oh -- and he was in a sketch comedy group in college for three years. So not only is he smarter than I am, but he is funnier, too. I don't think so. I mean, what would I do without my ego?

I was stuck for a while trying to decide between Rosalita and Megan. Rosalita speaks Spanish and has an unbelievable amount of enthusiasm. There is nothing really negative about her. Megan just seems like she will be the best fit. I got along very well with her, and she had the right combination of qualifications (college degree, some office work) and personality. So I am going with Megan. Of course, all that really means is that I will be hiring Rosalita in a few days.

Our office Christmas Party is on Saturday. I am going to dangle that out there as a carrot for Megan to try to at least keep her employed through the weekend. After all, that will be a new record.

I think I have to be at the jail tomorrow at eight. I am not looking forward to that. Tomorrow is going to be a long, long day. I cannot wait until it is over.