Thursday, June 19, 2008

Time for a Change


I've spent the better part of the last three years learning to decipher this handwriting, and to understand the terminology behind it, but it is time to move on. It has
been time to move on. I just tend to be cautious and slow to act. But when I've had enough, I've had enough and several months ago it became apparent to me that there were some things about my job that were not going to change and I knew it was time for me to leave. I was not entirely sure where I wanted to go or how it would all work out.


I started looking around and went on several interviews for civil service jobs with the state. One thing we all know is that it takes patience to deal with anything the government has its hands in. I'm not trying to be ugly, it's the truth. We all know it! About a month ago I went on an interview at the local university and was told she wanted me for the position. Great excitement ensued, for about three hours. And then she called saying there was a state-wide hiring freeze. She still wanted me but she could not officially offer the job until the freeze was lifted and she did not know when that would be. So I've had to bide my time and wait for a little while and that is never any fun for me, especially when I have no idea how long I have to wait!

To go ahead and get the story told, let me say that she called this week saying she had the okay to fill the position and she still wanted me if I had not found something else. Now it looks like sometime in the next three weeks or so, I will be taking on an administrative assistant's position in the psychology department of the local university. I am very excited about this news and looking forward to the change in environment.

I'm nervous about giving my notice at my present job but I think I will write about that another day.

17 comments:

  1. That sounds like so much fun!! Change will be good.

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  2. Hey! Hey! Hey! Congratulations! It is better (at least at my age) when change comes out of your own making. Looking forward to good reports....

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  3. Yayy!!! And I agree with what Jim says... it's your choice to make this change so it's a good thing!

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  4. The Psych Dept. My home turf now. I am so excited for you. I remember when I quit the library and that led to me going back to school and all that has happened since. So good for you. The state jobs are trying for a lot of reasons, but they have good health insurance and benefits and retirement and that is really attractive these days.

    Good luck and have fun!!!

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  5. Way to go, Annie! I'm so happy for you. [[[hugs]]]

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  6. Congratulations, Annie!! Sounds like a new adventure.
    Mich

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  7. See...what did tell ya?? I am SO happy for you! I know it's hard giving that notice, but think how darn good it's gonna feel getting out of there!!

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  8. Princess, I think it will be fun!

    Jim, I am so looking forward to the change, and expect it to be a very interesting experience!

    Flutterby, yes-a good thing, and sorely needed!

    Cynthia, yes, the benefits are attractive. I don't know if I will have a paycheck left after participating in the benefits!! I think later on I can get a discount on classes and look forward to maybe taking a few at night.

    Jules, thank you! Now maybe I can settle a bit and get back to doing some photography and creating!

    Mich, yes, a new adventure, and I am overdue for one!

    Ayekah, yes, mother dear, you told me (and thanks for doing so)! Just thinking about being out of there makes me feel better.

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  9. Yes Yes Yes!!!! Good for you. And who knows, when you are at the University you may be tempted to take a class or two. What fun that would be yes?

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  10. Oh, congratulations! That sounds like loads of fun -- and a planned "shake up" is always so exciting! Way to go!

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  11. Jenny, Yes ma'am, that is definitely one of my secret hopes, to take a class or two, or five!!!

    Linda, I think it will be loads of fun. I've already met three of the professors and there will be a student worker too.

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  12. Congratulations Annie! I know you are looking forward to this new position.

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  13. Yes!! Sounds like a fantastic job and something to look forward to. Rock on!

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  14. Cathy I am looking forward to it, for many reasons!

    sbw I think it will be an interesting job.

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  15. You win! Come on over and read the comments for further instructions.

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  16. Congrats on the job. Hope your current employer knows what s/he's lost in you. But even if they don't - you will be a great blessing in the new place. Your patience has been rewarded. Blessings xx

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  17. Thanks Cynthia!!

    Lorna, Thanks so much for the affirmations. I am very grateful to be moving on.

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