Tap Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Dh used to be a district manager for an international company. He lost his job a year ago. Dh doesn't have a college degree, just a high school diploma. He had worked his way up into the position (which usually requires a degree) but he could not have advanced any farther in the company without a degree. He couldn't find a job last year, as there are so many sales people out of work in our area. Without a degree, he couldn't even apply to most jobs that he was otherwise qualified for. An opportunity to open a business was presented to him so he went with it. 6 months in, and he knew it wasn't the job for him. It is a desk job and he struggled with sitting so much. So, he started applying to more jobs. This summer, he started to apply for jobs that were below his experience level, but he figured that if he could get in the door with someone, maybe he could work on his degree and then move up in the company. He got an interview with another international company. He spent a day in the market with a supervisor. The interview process went great but they said he was over qualified....so they offered him a job 2 levels higher. They hadn't even posted the position, they just gave him the job! LOL This new job that was a level up from his old job and was not a position that he could have applied for at his old employer. With this job on his resume (combined with his DM position experience), it will open countless doors for him in the future. He is nervous about the job because it is a different industry, and essentially a promotion all in one. He will be a natural in the position, as it was his favorite part of his old job. What he used to do occasionally, will now be his sole job. :hurray::hurray::hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Hurray for him! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilDreams Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 :party: YAY!!!!!!! That is fabulous news!!!!! Congrats to your dh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 That's FANTASTIC news!!!! I am so happy for your family!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotherMayI Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Fantastic news! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Congrats!!!! I'm sure his nerves will calm down- starting a new job is scary but he'll be great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 :hurray::hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 That's awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 :party: Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upward Journey Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Congrats!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 That's awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Awesome. It's good to hear something like this in the middle of so many sad economic and career stories these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakereese Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 :hurray: That is great news!! It is awesome just to FIND a job these days and to have it be like a promotion is even better!! Hope you take time to celebrate before he gets all crazy and busy!! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 :party::party::party::cheers2: Congratulations!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reflections Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Wahoo!!:hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 That is very exciting. I wish your family all the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 :party:Party time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 :party::party: That is truly wonderful and inspirational! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 That is awesome news and I am so happy for you and your family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 fantastic! Wooooo hoooo!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meriwether Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Dh used to be a district manager for an international company. He lost his job a year ago. Dh doesn't have a college degree, just a high school diploma. He had worked his way up into the position (which usually requires a degree) but he could not have advanced any farther in the company without a degree. He couldn't find a job last year, as there are so many sales people out of work in our area. Without a degree, he couldn't even apply to most jobs that he was otherwise qualified for. An opportunity to open a business was presented to him so he went with it. 6 months in, and he knew it wasn't the job for him. It is a desk job and he struggled with sitting so much. So, he started applying to more jobs. This summer, he started to apply for jobs that were below his experience level, but he figured that if he could get in the door with someone, maybe he could work on his degree and then move up in the company. He got an interview with another international company. He spent a day in the market with a supervisor. The interview process went great but they said he was over qualified....so they offered him a job 2 levels higher. They hadn't even posted the position, they just gave him the job! LOL This new job that was a level up from his old job and was not a position that he could have applied for at his old employer. With this job on his resume (combined with his DM position experience), it will open countless doors for him in the future. He is nervous about the job because it is a different industry, and essentially a promotion all in one. He will be a natural in the position, as it was his favorite part of his old job. What he used to do occasionally, will now be his sole job. :hurray::hurray::hurray: Good for him! Woo Hoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadianmumof5 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Awesome news!!! Hope you do something special to celebrate :001_smile: :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Yeah! Hope this all works out beautifully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenC3 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Oh Congrats! What a blessing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimeeM Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 So happy for you guys! What a blessing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 :party::hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBasil Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvnlattes Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 What great news! I'm so happy for you! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang!Zoom! Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Take pictures and party on the first day! This is a really big deal. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirch Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 :hurray:That's fantastic! Congrats to him!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Yay!!!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Awesome news! Congrats to Mr. Tap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Fantastic! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jean in Newcastle Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Good for him! What great news! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alenee Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rain Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Fantastic! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 :hurray::hurray::hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Night Elf Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Well, that's awesome news! Yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ChristineW Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 :cheers2: Congratulations. Its good to see happy news. Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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