# Things may be looking up **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 5, 2010, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-may-be-looking-up/556116 "2010-10-05T14:23:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Lanzy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/74df32/32.png) [@Lanzy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lanzy)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2010, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-may-be-looking-up/556116/1 "2010-10-05T14:23:43Z")
I hope I don’t jinx it, but my new job search made progress today. Yesterday while looking in careerbuilder I found a job that sounded perfect for me, while filling out the application I got a call from HR of that company asking me if I were interested in applying for the job! I had a phone interview today that went better than any interview I have ever had. Since I have dogs I drove to a cemetary nearby so if they started barking they would not bother the phone call. During the interview 28 ravens sat on various tombstones and stared at me. I answered every question perfectly and was told at the end I had eliminated all other candidates. If they like me face to face, the job is mine. Fingers crossed, hope the ravens bring good luck. ---
**Author:** ![Nava](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/da6949/32.png) [@Nava](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nava)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2010, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-may-be-looking-up/556116/2 "2010-10-05T14:51:47Z")
_Crosses every piece and appendage she can cross while still being able to function_ Best wishes! ---
**Author:** ![Omar\_Little](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omar_little/32/269_2.png) [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2010, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-may-be-looking-up/556116/3 "2010-10-05T15:15:01Z")
> [@Lanzy](#): > > Since I have dogs I drove to a cemetary nearby so if they started barking they would not bother the phone call. During the interview 28 ravens sat on various tombstones and stared at me. I answered every question perfectly and was told at the end I had eliminated all other candidates. If they like me face to face, the job is mine. > > Fingers crossed, hope the ravens bring good luck. Gravedigger? ---
**Author:** ![Surly\_Chick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ec9cab/32.png) [@Surly\_Chick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Surly_Chick)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2010, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-may-be-looking-up/556116/4 "2010-10-05T15:27:11Z")
Good luck! I hope it works out for you. ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2010, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-may-be-looking-up/556116/5 "2010-10-05T15:37:43Z")
Is there a myth about ravens and luck that I am unaware of? Good luck! I hope it works out. When is the next interview? ---
**Author:** ![Sarabellum](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sarabellum/32/3492_2.png) [@Sarabellum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sarabellum)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2010, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-may-be-looking-up/556116/6 "2010-10-05T15:49:59Z")
That does sound very encouraging! Congratulations on finding such a great job lead. Sounds like it’s almost in the bag… Crossing my fingers & toes for you! ---
**Author:** ![Lanzy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/74df32/32.png) [@Lanzy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lanzy)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2010, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-may-be-looking-up/556116/7 "2010-10-05T17:27:13Z")
Thanks for the good wishes. [Ravens](http://www.shades-of-night.com/aviary/folklore.html) Being from the backwoods of Tennessee, pretty much everything means good/bad luck, but Ravens flocking around always meant something. I will assume good luck unless I don’t get the job.