Joanne Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 **NEW** I interviewed after another candidate, and another was waiting when I left. I came back to my side of town, texted the woman who would be my supervisor asking for an email address to "thank her and the others and to summarize some info." She called and left a message that they are "recommending me for hire". It is for a County job, so it now goes to the behemoth of HR who will call me to arrange paperwork, compliance training (clinicians almost always need certain trainings on file), etc. That is the only hiccup - that training is during the week but my school job is SO THRILLED for me, they will work with me. I have been here a long time and they have seen me through much; they get the need for this. But, this school is closed for 2 weeks coming up for an International Tour, and hopefully the training will overlap some of that. The job comes with benefits; 80% of regular benefits. I am not sure what that looks like but I guarantee it looks better than the benefits I have now. ;) The job is fast paced, intense, challenging. It is essentially an Emergency Psychiatric Unit. "We" assess, a Psychiatrist diagnoses, and we send people back to the criminal justice setting, home, behavioral health hospital, substance abuse treatment, etc. We have a voluntary and involuntary dock. The women (3) who interviewed me are all over 50 and have been there for more than 10 years each. I give up weekends, but I get each weeknight with my kids, and I don't have my kids every other weekend anyway. I also gain ability to get out of debt, repair/build credit, get some decent medical care (even eventually some electives), begin a 401K, have an emergency fund AND some regular savings. And I won't have to check the calendar each day, anxiously waiting for payday. Yes, the schedule is grueling. But my schedule has been grueling for years; at least now I am going to be compensated for it. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Old: It is ALL weekend (eta: the job, not the interview) . Seriously - 6:45 am to 11:15 pm Saturday and Sunday. But I am already working 7:00 am to 9:00 pm M - Th and all day Friday and a few hours Saturday. I would quit the nighttime job, and work out my Administrative/School contract for the year. I'd go HOME Monday - Friday nights. Be with my kids in the evening. The salary would be more than I have been paid ever. The combination of income would allow me to pay debt, increase credit rating, have an emergency fund, start saving/retirement, buy decent and reliable cars, save for a down payment on a modest home and even fix my teeth and get lasik. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Best of luck to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 GL! Those are long hours but you'd get used to them I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemiSweet Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Good luck! Sounds like a great opportunity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 GOOD LUCK!!!!!!! I hope you get it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Wow, good luck. At first read I thought you meant the "interview" was going to be that long. I was worried about staying "interview fresh" that whole time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest submarines Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Wow! Good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne in CA Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Praying for you, I know you are due for real blessing/ good luck/ favor, whatever you want to call it, it is YOUR TURN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Good luck...it sounds awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T'smom Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Best wishes & good luck! I'm sure you'll knock their socks off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberly in IN Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Good Luck!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Every finger is crossed for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I hope it works for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I hope it goes beautifully for you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Hoping this works out for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 All the best!!' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Hospital work? I am hoping this is a great fit for you, Joanne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpyTheFrog Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 What a great opportunity to interview for this position. Best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Prays for a positive outcome..sounds like a good opportunity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMom Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Go Joanne! I am always rooting for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 :thumbup1: Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I hope it goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcat Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Thinking of you today and wishing you good luck!! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Positive, good vibe thoughts to you! Hoping, hoping, hoping you get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Hoping the best for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 It appears you'd have about the same amount of time with the kids, just different times (evenings instead of part of Sat and all day Sun.) I hope this works out well for you! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuddleJumper1 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Good Luck Joanne! Sounds like a wonderful opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieSong Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I hope it all works out for you, Joanne! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Praying for your interview, Joanne! Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunflowerlady Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Joanne, I wish you the best. They would be fortunate to have you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 :toetap05: :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 :party: Awesome! I hope everything goes smoothly with the training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunflowerlady Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Congratulations! I am so happy for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lulu* Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Oh my gracious, that sounds so good! I am so very happy for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 That is absolutely wonderful Joanne. Congratulations!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieSong Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Congratulations!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Fantastic, Joanne! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I'm soooooo happy for you! :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa R. Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Joanne, I've read your posts over the years and marveled at your tenacity. You are a supreme example in delayed gratification. For YEARS, you completed your degrees and certifications working multiple jobs as single parent despite financial, health, and other personal obstacles. Your work ethic is hard to match. While I am sorry for your trials, they have given you a perspective that help you help others. Your life is now on a different trajectory. You deserve it, girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Oh Joanne - Congratulations - they are lucky to have you! (((Happy Hugs))) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lang Syne Boardie Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 SO Happy for YOU!!!!! I had to unlike the original post to re-like the update. LOL This is so good. So glad for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Congrats, Joanne! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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