I got an Offer
And I intend to accept.
My last boss was right.
When he let me go he said “you will probably get a raise out of this“.
They offered me close to the maximum pay range I was looking for (though honestly he had me at the word offer).
But wait there is more, It also comes with
Matching 401k
A shinny new laptop
A twenty minute commute, unless I opt to work from home, which most of them do.
3 weeks PTO (Sick & Vacation)
Profit sharing
But most of all.
I will be working again.
That alone will be great, super duper, fantastic! the rest is just icing on the cake.
Because quite honestly we were getting very near the end of our rope, like sell the house kind of end, like stay at home (cheap apartment, or living with Mom {Thanks Mom}) dad for the next two years kind of end.
My extended, extended, extended, unemployment just stopped, so this was a close one.
There were many time when I just wanted to end it all, but I knew my wife and kids didn’t care if I had a job or not (well the kids didn’t), they just wanted me to be there. So I just kept putting on the most positive attitude I could muster, and carried on. It worked. The other thing that kept me going was getting a letter of recommendation from my last boss, because it was a constant reminder that what happened wasn’t my fault.
On the plus side, I already know what I will be doing my first few weeks, and am already starting to learn up on what I can, so I can be as effective as possible, the moment I walk through the door.
Which is important to me, because one of the ways I measure myself is how helpful I am to others.
Later, I got to get to bed, it’s almost 1:30 am here.
PS:
Did I mention my job starts on July 6th, and that all the kids will be staying in Russia.
Good thing really do come in threes, especially when they are all in Russia and I am not (just kidding).
Erica said,
June 28th, 2010 at 3:35 pm
That is wonderful!! Congratulations!!!
R said,
June 28th, 2010 at 3:35 pm
Yay Yay YAY!!!
Shannon said,
June 28th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
Absolutely Great News! Congrats.
Anne said,
June 28th, 2010 at 3:49 pm
Congratulations! God always gives us exactly what we need when we need it!
orliyah said,
June 28th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Yes! I had a feeling it was good news when they tried to track you down earlier this week. congratulations!! They are lucky to have you.
Tony Ricke said,
June 28th, 2010 at 6:40 pm
Bill, this is great news! I’m happy for you man. I knew it would happen. Your too good at what you do.
Shannon's Mom & Dad said,
June 28th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
Best news we’ve had in ages. Congratulations!
Mom said,
June 28th, 2010 at 10:30 pm
WOW!! Fantastic!! We need to celebrate when you get back home. I am so happy for you. Thank you, God. With everlasting love to you, Mom
Christine Voss said,
June 28th, 2010 at 11:18 pm
Excellent news! I am so happy for you and your family!
Peggy Wilson said,
June 29th, 2010 at 7:15 am
I am so happy for you, this is an answer to our prayers. I hope all goes well for you as you transition to your new job.
Mike Dagelen said,
June 30th, 2010 at 7:23 am
THANK GOD – GLAD YOU HUNG IN THERE – LIFE HAS A WAY OF WORKING OUT FOR THE BEST
Daniel said,
July 2nd, 2010 at 3:58 pm
Bi!!, congratulations! I just read this.
I’m so happy for you. Sounds like a sweet opportunity. Maybe a great career opportunity. Love you, bro