You have NO idea how relieved I am to tell you that I’m working again. Yes, I finally found a job so I can shut up and stop whining about it.
I live in the suburbs and my job is working ‘in the city’ – well, one city over, that is. My only concern is traffic congestion but I’m sure I’ll get used to it.
My big issue – why I had to keep silent – is because there were 2 companies vying for my services and I didn’t want to jinx anything. I was waiting for an ‘official’ invitation from a government contractor but got a formal offer from a privately-held company instead. Which is okay, I was a little hinky about working for a government contactor anyway.
I felt I had to do the professional thing and hear them both out as clearly as possible. I made a quick call to Superman once I had all the information and he helped me see the wisdom in choosing the private company, even though there was less money involved. It’s okay, I always look for an opportunity to advance anyway.
I can breathe again. I don’t have to go down my ‘job search’ browser favorites anymore (where I had all my online job sites listed). I don’t have to pour over the Sunday paper as intently anymore. I can spend some money again.
I’m hoping this ‘reboot’ is good for me in the short-term if not for the long run. I was looking for that shot in the arm and I’m kind of proud of myself for not TOTALLY freaking out (one minor meltdown, easily forgivable).
Now I must go and tie up some loose ends before I start work tomorrow. Woo hoo!
I live in the suburbs and my job is working ‘in the city’ – well, one city over, that is. My only concern is traffic congestion but I’m sure I’ll get used to it.
My big issue – why I had to keep silent – is because there were 2 companies vying for my services and I didn’t want to jinx anything. I was waiting for an ‘official’ invitation from a government contractor but got a formal offer from a privately-held company instead. Which is okay, I was a little hinky about working for a government contactor anyway.
I felt I had to do the professional thing and hear them both out as clearly as possible. I made a quick call to Superman once I had all the information and he helped me see the wisdom in choosing the private company, even though there was less money involved. It’s okay, I always look for an opportunity to advance anyway.
I can breathe again. I don’t have to go down my ‘job search’ browser favorites anymore (where I had all my online job sites listed). I don’t have to pour over the Sunday paper as intently anymore. I can spend some money again.
I’m hoping this ‘reboot’ is good for me in the short-term if not for the long run. I was looking for that shot in the arm and I’m kind of proud of myself for not TOTALLY freaking out (one minor meltdown, easily forgivable).
Now I must go and tie up some loose ends before I start work tomorrow. Woo hoo!