OnTheBrink Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I ended up wearing a black dress with a tan/taupe jacket, with black wedge pumps. And, I was sick as a dog because I came down with a very bad cold the Saturday night before the interview! No time to call and reschedule, so I soldiered through. They called me the next morning and offered me the position! This job pays $5700 a year more than what I make now. I'm supposed to start in two weeks. And then....AND THEN.... I got a notice in the mail that another state agency wants me to interview. This job pays $11,500 more a year than what I make now. I called and explained how I had accepted another position and this woman insisted I interview. It really surprised me, because I thought she'd just say, "Ok, thanks for letting us know..." but she didn't. She strongly encouraged me to schedule an interview with her. I don't know her from Adam and am unsure why she'd be so insistent--I don't know if she saw my test score for this position or if she knows someone who knows me or what, but she was insistent that I interview. OK, my interview for this job is next week. And then....AND THEN... I got another notice in the mail from yet another state agency wanting me to interview. This job pays $11,000 a year more than what I get now. Same title as the above job, different agency. I haven't called them yet to interview, but I may as well. Both this and the previous agency use the same test and score. All three jobs have the same benefits package, so really the determining factors are going to be pay and whether I will enjoy the position. The first job is with the state board of higher ed, the second one is at dcfs in the field office as a receptionist/office support and the third one is hfs (health and family services) in the kids medical program. They're all clerical positions. And, the cherry on the cake is that my current supervisor at the hospital wants me to stay on as a per diem to help with backlogs. I've been given carte blanche for how many hours I want to put in whenever I want for the next several months, then when things settle down there, it'll be on an as-needed basis. I've never been in such a good position, job wise. I have a better paying job in my hand, I have the potential for better better paying jobs on the horizon, and my current job wants to hang on to me. This is a very new sensation for me, and I think I like this! And the best part is that regardless of which job I ultimately end up with, I'll be able to afford a condo next summer, as long as I stay on my debt reduction plan. Yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Congratulations! That's wonderful news! I'm so happy for you! :hurray: :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Congratulations. It's all coming together for you! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 That is great news! I'm very happy for you and I don't know you at all! That's really awesome. You're a hot item!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Congratulations! Sounds like you nailed the test and interview. I bet the others will go well too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Congratulations. Thats really good news. You said test score...what kind of test did you take? I must have missed that in your earlier post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 :hurray: :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 :party: :party: :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 :party: :party: :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Brilliant! L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Yay!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunflowerlady Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Good for you! It is great to hear about someone having good luck with job opportunities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Awesome news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 You go, girl!!! It's been a long climb for you, and I am soooooo delighted to see how far your hard work and integrity are taking you! :thumbup: :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 Congratulations. Thats really good news. You said test score...what kind of test did you take? I must have missed that in your earlier post. State jobs require an exam. For this position, the test covered spelling, grammar, office procedures, reading comprehension and questions about filing systems. I scored a 98%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 You go, girl!!! It's been a long climb for you, and I am soooooo delighted to see how far your hard work and integrity are taking you! :thumbup: :hurray: Aww, thank you so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominco Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I ended up wearing a black dress with a tan/taupe jacket, with black wedge pumps. And, I was sick as a dog because I came down with a very bad cold the Saturday night before the interview! No time to call and reschedule, so I soldiered through. They called me the next morning and offered me the position! This job pays $5700 a year more than what I make now. I'm supposed to start in two weeks. And then....AND THEN.... I got a notice in the mail that another state agency wants me to interview. This job pays $11,500 more a year than what I make now. I called and explained how I had accepted another position and this woman insisted I interview. It really surprised me, because I thought she'd just say, "Ok, thanks for letting us know..." but she didn't. She strongly encouraged me to schedule an interview with her. I don't know her from Adam and am unsure why she'd be so insistent--I don't know if she saw my test score for this position or if she knows someone who knows me or what, but she was insistent that I interview. OK, my interview for this job is next week. And then....AND THEN... I got another notice in the mail from yet another state agency wanting me to interview. This job pays $11,000 a year more than what I get now. Same title as the above job, different agency. I haven't called them yet to interview, but I may as well. Both this and the previous agency use the same test and score. All three jobs have the same benefits package, so really the determining factors are going to be pay and whether I will enjoy the position. The first job is with the state board of higher ed, the second one is at dcfs in the field office as a receptionist/office support and the third one is hfs (health and family services) in the kids medical program. They're all clerical positions. And, the cherry on the cake is that my current supervisor at the hospital wants me to stay on as a per diem to help with backlogs. I've been given carte blanche for how many hours I want to put in whenever I want for the next several months, then when things settle down there, it'll be on an as-needed basis. I've never been in such a good position, job wise. I have a better paying job in my hand, I have the potential for better better paying jobs on the horizon, and my current job wants to hang on to me. This is a very new sensation for me, and I think I like this! And the best part is that regardless of which job I ultimately end up with, I'll be able to afford a condo next summer, as long as I stay on my debt reduction plan. Yay! Wow, amazing! You are a hot commodity right now! I'd definitely interview with the others and then negotiate with your current employer that it came to your attention that your worth in the marketplace was X dollars more than they had offered, as evidenced by another (or two other )offers. Would the first place be willing to meet those offers, as you would prefer that job (if this is the case)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Do not hesitate to withdraw your acceptance to take the higher paying job if you like it more. They have other candidates they can loop back to if you take another job instead and almost $6000 is nothing to sneeze at. Way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Wow that's amazing! DH was once in that position and did end up leaving his new job after just two weeks. He felt bad, but the other place was able to make a much better offer. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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