Impact

Since being laid off I've had nine interviews without landing a job. In the past I always got a job within three interviews. More often I was hired after one interview.

Today I took three trains and walked three-quarters of a mile to go to an interview. It took an hour and a half to get to the office. If I get the job, the commute will cost me $3,000 a year.

I saved myself $2.25 by walking from Grand Central to my home. It is a nice walk.

As I walked down a side street I noticed a ragged man waving a construction flag. He stood outside of a parking garage. It was unclear whether he worked for the garage or not.

When I passed, he peered into my face and said, "You look sharp."

The day is salvaged. At least I made a good impression on someone.