Sunday, November 28, 2010

I Am Employed!!!


I've waited so long to be able to post this! After almost two years of unemployment / under employment, I have a job!!! I was offered the position last Wednesday, but it is just beginning to soak in.

Immediately after losing yet another offer a couple of weeks ago, I felt like I had hit bottom (again). The next morning I read one of the motivational blogs I have listed on my blog. I really paid attention to what the words meant and it was enough for me to at least half-heartedly do another job search on line. I applied for an administrative assistant position, not knowing any details.

That afternoon, I was contacted by a staffing agency asking me to come in for an interview the next day. While there, I learned some details of the position and it sounded pretty good, plus it was with one of the companies I've been targeting. Then last Friday while driving to MD to visit my mom and sister, the staffing agency called and asked if I could come in for an interview with the hiring manager the following Tuesday. You bet I could, I told her!

So after returning home from MD, I met with the hiring manager and her director and learned all about an absolutely fantastic project they were just awarded with the Department of Energy for a green project. The position is actually for a project assistant, which is what I was looking for. Plus, the duties are so close to what I did a few years ago that the learning curve should be minimal for me. And the icing on the cake is that it's for a green project - for me the long time tree hugger!

I report to my new job this Wednesday and for at least the first three months I'll be working through the staffing agency, but the director said that if I perform up to his standards (and you know I will) that in about three months, I'll be made permanent with full benefits. The only negative about this is that the salary sets me back about 10-12 years, but the opportunity is absolutely fantastic and I couldn't be more thrilled!!

So now I can get on with my life and move forward. I like routine and now I'll get back into a more normal one. There are still struggles ahead financially, but I'm on the right track...and just in the nick of time. For any of you that have gone through the same struggle in this anemic economy, you can understand the relief and hope that I am feeling.

OH HAPPY DAY!!!!

13 comments:

Cyndi and Stumpy said...

I'm so happy for you! I have so many friends that are in the ame boat you were. It's REALLY nice to hear some good news with regard to a job search.

A New England Life said...

That's great! The pay, not so much, but in this economy compromises have to be made. I wish you all the best on Wednesday!

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

Congratulations....and the pay is a starting point....well done..have fun....

Heart of a Cowgirl said...

Good for you Phyllis! Very happy for you. You have the right attitude toward it all and I'm sure you will progress quickly.

Amy said...

How exciting!!! I'm so happy for you!!!

animal lover, quilt lover said...

Hi Phyllis,
So HAPPY for you my dear!!!! It is about time!!
So happy for you girl!! Good luck!!!! Luck on the new job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
xx Fern

Carrie P. said...

OH Happy Day indeed! I am so happy and excited for you. Good luck!!!

suz said...

Congrats Phyllis! This is wonderful news and I'm sure it will all work out!

goatgirl said...

Congratulations! That's gotta feel good!

Gail said...

Phyllis, Congrats to you!

Cyndi and Stumpy said...

Thinking of you today and hoping it was a great doay!

Vicki ♥ said...

That is good news and congrats on getting a job :) Lots of dollars now for buying fabric lol

Anonymous said...

Phyllis, me and Snoopy are doing a simultaneous happy dance for you!!! Yay and congratulations! You'll blow them away with your skills!
All the best! I know what this means to you and yes, a huge burden lifted!
You deserve the best!
Hugs and love, Diane