It's About Time

Well, I finally heard back about that "other job," three weeks later. I had gotten a call over the weekend from my friend who works in that section. She had been given some information from one of the head bosses. Apparently, I was the first choice pick but didn't have quite enough years of experience. I don't have gray hair and around here that's a bad thing. I come to work on Monday and get an email from the guy who interviewed me apologizing for not getting back to me sooner but they would be "letting folks know SOON!" I was starting to get annoyed with the whole thing all over again. How long could it possibly take to make a freaking decision?

Yesterday, Wednesday, I was sitting at my desk, overloaded with stacks of paper. (They actually gave me work to do. Yikes!) I get a call from the man and he asks if I'm still interested in the position. I said, "yes, but I would like to visit with you about it." So, I went and sat in his office for 45 minutes and walked outta there with a new job. Basically, I wanted to get a realistic idea of the extra hours I will have to work and I wanted it to be very clear that my son comes before work. His section has a bad reputation, but it's going to open so many doors for me in the future. And, as long as I stick it out for 6 months, I can keep the increase in pay no matter what job I take within this agency.

He was very understanding and agreed to work with me. He also told me that he had to convince the head boss to hire me. He said I lack ONE year of experience (which apparently is a big deal) but my "good reputation" more than made up for that. I almost crapped myself as I started to worry about what people were saying about me and what would now be expected of me.

I'm scared cause it's going to be A LOT of work and a huge transition for me. But, it's not forever. That's what I keep telling myself. Plus, my current boss, after thinking he was going to kill me, was super nice and told me if I want to come back, the door is open. So, I have some options. I won't be "stuck" anywhere.

I start on January 22. Cross your fingers that I can survive 6 months of hell and my first Legislative Session! Yikes!