Drat and double damn

Is it possible to big yourself up so much, you lose a job?

I always wondered that, and now I know it is.

You see I was going to a new position in a rival firm and embellished my achievements - not lied, mind you, but put more focus on smaller aspects of what I do in order to seem more hireable.

Well, I can tell you it didn't work. The firm in question, although they loved me and thought I'd be perfect fit, also thought I was overqualified for the role and believed the new position would result in me being bored senseless.

I tell you this - for the money they were offering, I would have gladly been bored.

Oh well.

Next time I should gauge the level of the job a little better.

We all live and learn.