Event 360 had been in my mind's eye since 2010 when I realized these oustanding people were the ones behind putting on the Susan G. Komen 3-Day. If you ever want to find yourself amongst the kindest, most sincere, dependable, encouraging, and naturally beautiful people in the world all you need to do is find an Event 360 employee. They are truly folks that are the salt of the earth.
On October 25, 2012 I found myself in a hotel room in Indian Rocks Beach, FL on a phone interview with two ladies from E360. I was interviewing for a position as a 3-Day coach...my dream job! It was the day before my birthday and Stephanie and I were in Florida for our second 3-Day of the year. The event was scheduled to start the next day and as I was emotionally preparing for another three days of how the world really should be, my mouth was dry, my palms were sweaty, and my brain was running a thousand miles an hour. What was I going to say on this interview? I grew fearful that these two wonderful ladies that made me feel comfortable over the phone weren't going to be able to see how passionate I am about this work and how I'd do just about anything to land a spot with them.
It was November 14th around 3:00 PM and I had missed a call from an unfamiliar number. I listened to the voicemail and it was Paula from Event 360. I'd know her voice anywhere. So beautiful, smooth, and poised. She thanked me for interviewing and said she'd like to speak with me. "Oh my God. This is it. I didn't get the job" is what ran through my head as I prepared myself for tears. My face grew hot and once again my mouth was left dry. I dialed her back immediately. "Hi Paula, it's Aubrey Cushing! How are you?" Paula once again thanked me for my interest in Event 360 and for my passion with the 3-Day. She then told me that a lot of people applied and interviewed but they ultimately went with who they thought would be best for the role. Here it was; my "We're sorry, but you weren't chosen" line. A huge lump formed in my throat; tears were edged on my eyelids and stacked up like a dam.
"Aubrey, we think you would be perfect for this position and we'd love to offer you a position with us!" Instead of my tears drying up they spilled over the edge of my eyelids like waterfalls. I jumped up and down. I was crying. That was the day my dream came true! Was this really happening? Did I really get this chance? Am I dreaming? Do I deserve this? All of those thoughts and many more were playing in my mind like melodic tune. It was a cold and gray Seattle day but in that moment the skies were blue and the sun was warm on my face. I smiled from ear to ear and I couldn't believe it.
I hadn't told a lot of people about the job. To be quite honest, I wasn't sure I'd get it. I know that I have a great passion for the 3-Day but so do a lot of people and I wasn't confident that I'd be picked over another. I guess I was just shielding myself from having to tell too many people I didn't get it. I guess that's why it was such a shock when I told my co-workers and friends. I told a handful of people about this so when it came time to resign from my job they were surprised yet supportive. I had a great three year run at Robert Half but it was time for a new beginning.
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