Where do you want to go today?

Redmond, Seattle!

Yes, sirs, I'll be heading down to Redmond on February 5 for an interview with the software behemoth: Microsoft. The position I'll be interviewing for is Software Engineer In Test. Oooooh.

And yes, sirs, I'm extremely excited. I'd never thought I'd get an opportunity like this. Ever. I thank God.

My trip will be all paid for my Mr. Gates; everything from my airplane ticket to my hotel and my food. Can anyone say "Red Lobster!"? I'll be flying back late on February 7th, so I'll have ample time to sightsee the city I may work in for the next few years. Yes, I also get a rental car!

At the same time, I feel devastated. The interview can last anywhere from half a day to a full day. I'll most likely be interviewed by 2 teams - Office Shared Services and Customer Representative Management. Why these two teams need software testers, I have no idea. However, between now and then, the teams may change, and I may find myself going after a position with the Windows Mobile team or Xbox 360 team.

Also, I'll be very sad to leave Vancouver. My friends and family are here, and it'll be tough for me to make new friends, being the shy person that I am.

Whatever, I don't know if I'll get the job. I'm thinking too far ahead. Rent down in Redmond I hear is overpriced, just like here in Vancouver. Again, I'm thinking too far ahead.