The deal:

So I got a call from the photographer that I was interviewing at (un-named for a reason) and was turned down for the photographer/sales person job. Which was disappointing, yes. Because, you know, I've waited my whole life to do this and keep getting road blocks.

But then he wanted to give me a sage piece of advice. He mentioned that someone called him a few days earlier and told him that his name was mentioned on a blog somewhere. This person told him all about it, mentioned everything I said... just generally wanted to warn him that some random person was writing about them. He personally was fine with it, especially since I only had good things to say. However, he said that a lot of employers aren't comfortable with that, and people have even gotten fired for saying things about their job/employer on their blog. This person mentioned "the name of the blog" and he was like.. oh, yeah, I had an interview with her. Whatever. I guess I shouldn't use names anymore, I guess I could improve that.

However, I have a few issues with this. First, if this person had mentioned the name of my blog, eg. Randominities, how could he realize this connection? I never use my name on there.. They would have had to know my name or connect it with my photo blog, which I would never write anything about my job search on there. Also, I did a google search for the name of the studio, and my blog NEVER showed up. So... that means that someone who regularly reads this felt the need to take action.

And third, I feel betrayed. If you have a problem with something I'm saying on here, by all means let me know. But this person actually "ratted me out"/"tattled on me" to a possible employer, even though all I was doing was just letting my faithful readers know what's happening in my life. Really. Someone actually looked up their website, found their number, and called this place to "let them know" that some random chick was blogging about them. I'm seriously disappointed. Enough to think about going private. However, I've always felt that's ridiculous, no offense meant to those who have their blogs private. I just think it takes away the purpose of having a blog.

So in the future, I'll be more closed about this whole process. Obviously no more names or website links. And just to let you know. Talk to me, people. No more middle school games or attempts to sabotage my future employment, k?

I think I at least deserve that much respect.

And PS. If you're the one that called them, grow a pair and tell me. I'd like an explanation.