I got the job!!!! :D :D :D :D :D

[FloridaGirl25]

The position I'd been wishin, hopin, and prayin for was offered to me today!!!

In fact, I was offered TWO positions--one internal and one through a partner organization--that weren't even advertised yet, but the hiring manager immediately thought of me when they became available. So I had a choice, and boy was that unexpected. :)

Plus, I'll make $4,000 more a year than I was shooting for, and almost double the monthly salary I was making in my previous job.

Sweeeeeeeettt!!!

I quit my previous job exactly 8 weeks today. Many said I was making a foolish choice, but I knew I deserved better. Even though I was broke and didn't pay my mortgage for two months, I took a chance, leaped without looking, and never looked back! It truly pays to follow your heart :p.

[IntheMiddle85]

Yay, congrats to you!!

[CoolAZN]

AWESOME !

That calls for a celebration =)

[Empressallie]

WoW! Congrats on the new job!

[ebrillblaiddes]

Well done :)

Could you mail the spare job here? :p

[pisces2473]

Oh wow, that's fantastic!!!!! Enjoy!

[FloridaGirl25]

Well done :)

Could you mail the spare job here? :p

hahaha :D

[FloridaGirl25]

Thanks everyone! :)

Actually, I have a question. I was invited to interview next week for the position that's closer to my home. I declined and accepted the other position because I had been waiting for 1 month and a half to hear if this position was even being offered to me. So I didn't want to wait another week and perhaps many more weeks (if the other company decided to interview previously identified in-house candidates etc.) to find out about the other position. But I almost feel as if I should have accepted the interview with the other company. I figure it couldn't hurt to compare and contrast. Even if they do take weeks to decide, I think I could still accept the position I was offered, especially since it hasn't been advertised.

So the question is:

1) Would it be rude, unprofessional or flaky to call the hiring manager back and let her know I would like to interview for the 2nd position?
2) What do I say when requesting the 2nd interview? I'd like to let her know that I thought it over and think it's best to make absolutely sure the other position isn't better suited than the one I accepted. I think this saves her and me time in the long run. I want to avoid sounding apologetic.

Also, my ultimate goal is to work for 3-6 months to save money for a position overseas. I had initially planned to be working this summer but I couldn't accept the position because I was so broke and couldn't afford the plane ticket. I'm kinda scared though because with this new job, the company I'd work for is smaller than the other company with the second job. In the current scenario, I'd be one of two independent specialists (2 total). In the other position, I'd be one of 8. So, I'm worried that when it's time to leave, I'll leave a bigger hole in the smaller company compared to the larger one. So I wonder,

3) Am I a horrible person for taking this job knowing I won't be there for years?

I would have taken a temp job, but either they don't pay enough, are highly specialized positions, or they're so entry level that I'm overqualified.

[Screen Name]

Thanks everyone! :)

Actually, I have a question. I was invited to interview next week for the position that's closer to my home. I declined and accepted the other position because I had been waiting for 1 month and a half to hear if this position was even being offered to me. So I didn't want to wait another week and perhaps many more weeks (if the other company decided to interview previously identified in-house candidates etc.) to find out about the other position. But I almost feel as if I should have accepted the interview with the other company. I figure it couldn't hurt to compare and contrast. Even if they do take weeks to decide, I think I could still accept the position I was offered, especially since it hasn't been advertised.

So the question is:

1) Would it be rude, unprofessional or flaky to call the hiring manager back and let her know I would like to interview for the 2nd position?
2) What do I say when requesting the 2nd interview? I'd like to let her know that I thought it over and think it's best to make absolutely sure the other position isn't better suited than the one I accepted. I think this saves her and me time in the long run. I want to avoid sounding apologetic.

Also, my ultimate goal is to work for 3-6 months to save money for a position overseas. I had initially planned to be working this summer but I couldn't accept the position because I was so broke and couldn't afford the plane ticket. I'm kinda scared though because with this new job, the company I'd work for is smaller than the other company with the second job. In the current scenario, I'd be one of two independent specialists (2 total). In the other position, I'd be one of 8. So, I'm worried that when it's time to leave, I'll leave a bigger hole in the smaller company compared to the larger one. So I wonder,

3) Am I a horrible person for taking this job knowing I won't be there for years?

I would have taken a temp job, but either they don't pay enough, are highly specialized positions, or they're so entry level that I'm overqualified.

I don't think you are a horrible person for not planning to stay but I am wondering how much you can really save in 3-6 months, especially considering I believe you owe 2 months on the mortgage...

One time I declined that second round because they took too long and I accepted an offer I was happy with. Said offer I was happy with turned out to be the job that killed my old career and the one I passed ended up being a well paying gig for the person that took it, looking back I always feel extremely foolish for doing what felt "honorable". You need to just cover your own ass, do what is good for you, and don't worry about hurting anyone's feelings as this market is 'all feelings aside'...

[ugarachel82]

Congrats congrats!!! I'm with the poster that said "can you send the spare job my way?" LOL. Enjoy your new responsibilities!

[FloridaGirl25]

I don't think you are a horrible person for not planning to stay but I am wondering how much you can really save in 3-6 months, especially considering I believe you owe 2 months on the mortgage...

One time I declined that second round because they took too long and I accepted an offer I was happy with. Said offer I was happy with turned out to be the job that killed my old career and the one I passed ended up being a well paying gig for the person that took it, looking back I always feel extremely foolish for doing what felt "honorable". You need to just cover your own ass, do what is good for you, and don't worry about hurting anyone's feelings as this market is 'all feelings aside'...

I should have mentioned, I'm married. So the person I'm in arrears with is my husband haha. He knew I was quitting my job but I still want to pay my share of the mortgage.

As for savings, I'll be able to cover all my bills and have at least a $1,000 extra each month. The position overseas is all expenses & salary paid (except the flight over), so I just need enough for the flight, emergencies and incidentals like traveling, food, etc. I've worked overseas before and I planned for the current position for over a year. I had a nice cushion of savings and was ready for a summer departure after graduation, but my financial aid was cut off. In order to graduate on time, I had to pay thousands and there went my savings. This is why I'm moving forward with a new savings plan, and I can't wait to work towards my financial goals again.

I really appreciate your perspective on the "no hard feelings" bit. I have to remember that I work for myself and this doesn't mean bridges will be burned. I also realized that I can't really know if the 1st position is better than the 2nd unless I compare. So, I'm calling her in the am and requesting the 2nd interview. :D

[FloridaGirl25]

Alright,

so I called and she completely understood my wanting to interview for the 2nd position (Phew!!). She's gonna set it up, and I'll only have to wait 2 days :D.

I'm glad I'm going through this job offer tango now so that "when I grow up" hehe and accept future positions I'll be a master of the dance :p

[FloridaGirl25]

Update:

I went on the 2nd interview today. The manager was extremely knowledgeable and personable, but in the end, I decided to stick with my initial decision. It's funny because the 1st position is farther away, by about 15-20 min, than the 2nd. However, the 2nd position requires a lot of overtime, so I actually have less of a commute with the position that's farther away.

Also, the two positions and supervisor personalities are complete opposites. I'm so glad I went on the interview because it confirmed my interest and compatibility with the offer I accepted. :D

[Rage]

Glad it worked out for you. As I read this, my initial thought was, why feel the need to take the second interview if you are happy with what you were offered at the first? I can see if you were taking a temporary job until something better came along, but it sounded like you were happy with the first. Sometimes I think we get into this mindset of making sure we got the very best deal like it's a competition, instead of asking ourselves if the deal we were offered makes us happy. In the end, if you're only staying somewhere for 3-6 months, I wonder if it really matters which you took.

[FloridaGirl25]

I took the second interview because I could ;):

Seriously, it was a great opportunity to formally introduce myself to the partner organization, with whom I'll be working closely. It was also beneficial to compare/contrast benefits and working environment for negotiation purposes. There was no competition in the sense of me vs. other applicants, but the two employers did mention they would "fight" for me. In fact, I was offered the position with the second company, but I turned it down and the manager was visibly disappointed but happy that we'd still work together. Plus, while interviewing, I found out about 3 other non-advertised positions. I plan on notifying the department of my alma mater so other grads can apply, but had I not interviewed, they wouldn't have that opportunity. In the end, it always matters to me what type of work I do, whether the position be temporary or long-term. I live my life with purpose and enjoyment, and you never know which activity will lead to the next great experience! :D

[MichelleLBC]

congrats!!!!!

[FloridaGirl25]

congrats!!!!!

Thank you :)