update on my work situation...

[bettyandbob]

I asked for prayers for my job search a couple months ago. 

 

I did not get either of the jobs I mentioned. However, I started talking to other people in the field. This was a big step for me. I am introverted and don't have much ego so I tend to devalue my skills/abilities. One person I contacted was a former supervisor who moved to a new position elsewhere. I asked him about possibly doing shifts and what pay rate he could give me. He gave me a pay rate and invited me to come to his facility. I thought he'd just talk about where I could fill in. He offered me an 3/4 time position with benefits (health ins, yay!). He's going to put me on track to get further training, I'm going to have a supervisory role. It will definitely put me on track to get something better. 

 

I've given notice at two of my three jobs. I will keep some work at one place. That job will be a good compliment to the new job and will provide good references. 

 

We are going to work out a schedule where I get two full days off. Hopefully, two days in a row. That might not happen, but any days off per week is a huge improvement to the work everyday of the week schedule I've had. 

 

My security clearance should be done soon. 

 

I keep worrying something will happen that make this not happen. I feel like I need to start the job so I know it's real. 

 

Anyway, this is a big improvement for me. 

 

Thank you for supporting me when I posted before. 

[zoobie]

Fingers crossed everything goes smoothly!

[mominco]

Good luck!

[Liz CA]

Yeah!!! And yes, two consecutive days off are a blessing and really needed for rest. I currently function on a day off in the middle of the week and another at the end and work weekends. My dh calls it the schedule from He!!. But it won't last forever...

[Jenny in Florida]

I keep worrying something will happen that make this not happen. I feel like I need to start the job so I know it's real. 

 

Anyway, this is a big improvement for me. 

 

Thank you for supporting me when I posted before. 

 

Oh, yay! I'm so glad something is breaking for you!

 

For what it's worth, I never really believe an employer has actually hired me until I get the first paycheck. So, I get the "something's going to happen to mess this up" feeling. Crossing my fingers all goes smoothly for you.

[Tsuga]

I am happy for you! 3/4 with health insurance is great! But I also agree w/Jenny, don't burn bridges.

[bettyandbob]

I am happy for you! 3/4 with health insurance is great! But I also agree w/Jenny, don't burn bridges.

One of the jobs I had been hoping to get was a position left open by my previous supervisor. My resume was not even considered. That department director interviewed and hired me years ago. My immediate supervisor had suggested I was a very good fit and should apply for the job. Department director has asked me to do numerous extras over the years and I've done it all. Additionally, I've been doing all the training of new employees for a couple of years. However, my resume was not even considered for first round interviews. Department director said he couldn't review my resume and explain what the problem was or how to improve either. That was the thing that pushed me to start contacting others in similar level positions elsewhere to get help.

 

I believe now that this man was actually taking advantage of the fact that I really needed work close to home. I have a child with significant disabilities. Other people outside of this facility who know this man have all said he has a reputation of not being trusted--that he enjoys messing people over. It was something I didn't really see and I guess I thought if I was honest, professional and worked hard it wouldn't be something that happened to me.

 

(I can accept that I might not have gotten the job. But I do think I deserved some explanation. I know some people who made it to first round interviews and I am way more qualified than them. The position was not filled because after the second round interviews the panel didn't like anyone. It will be readvertised. )

 

So, I am not burning bridges. As much as I think it would be satisfying to tell this man what I think I won't. I resigned in person on Tuesday. I will finish my current projects. There is enough time before a new round starts.