Popular Post Night Elf Posted September 5, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2021 I finally quit the thrift store. Again. This time for good. I used indeed.com and sent out numerous resumes to both retail stores and preschools. At this same time, I heard back from Publix from an application I put in the month before. I interviewed for a pharmacy clerk position. They called the next day to hire me but without any specifics. I didn't know how much they were offering or what hours they needed covered. He said he'd call me back on Monday. Well, on Monday I got a call from a head hunter (what else do you call them?) who worked for The Goddard School. It was funny because I interviewed that morning for a different Goddard School and wasn't really impressed by it. She insisted I do a recorded interview and she sent it along with my resume to The Goddard School only 10 minutes from my house. I got a text from the co-owner about an hour after I did the recorded interview and he wanted to meet me and for me to see his school. I told him about Publix but he insisted their school was special and even if I didn't take their position, he wanted to meet me. So I said okay and went in. Boy am I glad I did! That preschool is very impressive, very different from the first Goddard School I interviewed at. So I went home and talked to DH and he said my acceptance to Publix wasn't final yet because they didn't tell me the specifics yet and I should follow my heart. So an hour after I met with the co-manager, I texted him and told him if he had a position for me, I'd love to work there. I had expressed an interest in the infant room but was willing to work wherever they needed me just to get on that staff. He texted back so excited that I wanted to work there. He offered me the infant room at a fair salary we discussed, at least to start. I work 1:00 - 6:30 pm, the hours I told him would be my ideal. So he offered me everything I wanted in a job. I took it. I still waited to be contacted by Publix, but they didn't call. So I called them back and told the assistant store manager that since I had not heard anything back from the pharmacy, I decided to accept a job offer in the field I preferred. She was surprised and said she was disappointed. She thought I'd fit in and would love the job. I thanked her and told her I had to make the decision based on what was best for me and my future employer. So I started at the preschool on Friday August 27th. I love it! The other teachers are nice and helpful. The babies are getting used to me. We have infants to about 12 months. They start transitioning into the one year room as soon as they outgrow the infant room. Our youngest is 3 months old and is so precious. I'm having a blast, even despite the fact that we have to clean and sanitize everything in the room. We're all on a staggered schedule and I'm the last to go, so I'm alone with 2 babies at 5:30 pm. Most of the days though, I've had someone come in and help me. We both finish the cleaning and then I sit there with the one baby I have left until his mom shows up between 6:00 - 6:15 pm. When he leaves, I have a couple of things to do and then I can leave. It's going quite well and I'm extremely happy I took the chance of leaving the thrift store and finding a different job. 48 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 That sounds like a great fit. I hope it continues to go well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 That sounds wonderful! Good location, good salary, good co-workers, good management, and babies!!! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Marmalade Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 I'm so happy for you! It definitely sounds like it was meant to be. Those babies are very lucky to have you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Aw, I'm so happy for you and they are lucky to have you. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 I’m so glad you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Babies are so precious.I am so glad you got on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Oh I am so happy you found such a great job! I would love to work at a preschool just to hang out with little ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 You go, girl!! I’m so delighted at how well this is working out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Yay! I'm glad you are enjoying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 What a service you're providing! Glad it's a good fit with what you want to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share Posted September 5, 2021 (edited) Thanks everyone! I had a high school student in my room one evening and she said there was a lot of drama at the school. Ugh! I thought I was escaping the drama. Her last job was with teens, even the manager and co-manager were in their early 20's. She thought working with adults would be different. I told her she'd meet people like that at every job. As long as the drama stays away from me, I'm good. 🙂 Edited September 5, 2021 by Night Elf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooCow Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 So happy for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 13 hours ago, Night Elf said: So I called them back and told the assistant store manager that since I had not heard anything back from the pharmacy, I decided to accept a job offer in the field I preferred. For future reference, and for others reading along, it would not matter in the least if you had heard from the pharmacy, if they had made an offer first, or even if you had accepted it. If you get a better and/or more suitable job offer, by all means take it. Publix is not going to feel obligated by making a job offer; if their plans change, they would simply tell you that they aren't hiring you after all. You do not to base your life decisions on loyalty toward a company that you don't even work for yet. Disclaimer: yes, I'm aware that there are rare exceptions when one might legitimately feel a greater obligation to a potential employer, but this very standard scenario is not one of them. 6 hours ago, Night Elf said: Thanks everyone! I had a high school student in my room one evening and she said there was a lot of drama at the school. Ugh! I thought I was escaping the drama. I regret to report that the existence of people generally translates into the existence of drama. If you're lucky, management will keep it under control, so that innocent bystanders aren't continually drawn in. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share Posted September 5, 2021 16 minutes ago, katilac said: I regret to report that the existence of people generally translates into the existence of drama. If you're lucky, management will keep it under control, so that innocent bystanders aren't continually drawn in. Yes, she said it was drama with the teachers and didn't mention management which made me feel better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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