So I have been lazily job searching since H and I decided to divorce. I love my job and where I work, but because I live in a very HCOL area, my current salary + child support (which I am not yet getting-- divorce is not yet final) will still have me struggling.
I currently work in NYC and live in a suburb of Manhattan, so I have a hectic daily commute via public transportation, but I have been willing to deal with that because NYC is the best place for me to be for my industry.
However, something has come up- a job oppurtunity close to home (maybe a 25 minute drive-- so no more train), same industry, similar position, and best of all a significant salary increase. I have my initial meeting interview in about 30 minutes here in the city (found the listing thru a recruiter that specifically works with the fashion industry) and then my actual interview with the company tomorrow at 9am.
Any positive juju, good wishes thoughts will be appreciated. I will update in a bit.
Sorry this got sort of long, but I felt like I had to give some background.
So the interview went really well, and I was offered the job on the spot, but it's a one year temp position, with only the possibility of it turning perm. I told the interviewer that I needed the long weekend to think about it, but the reality of my situation makes accepting very risky, so I am 95% sure I am going to turn it down. I sent a nice thank you email to both the recuriter and interviewer, so should something similar but permanent come up maybe they will think of me.
Thanks for all the Juju-- it did seem to work
:x
BFP 1- EDD 2/09/11 Missed MC DX @11 weeks D&C- 7/25/10 BFP 2- EDD 12/22/11 Natural MC @ 5w 2d BFP 3- EDD 1/25/12 DD Josephine born 1/16/12
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Thanks so much everyone!
The recruiter was really sweet--she told me she thinks I have a great shot at getting an offer. I will def take all these good wishes with me tomorrow and update again!
BFP 1- EDD 2/09/11 Missed MC DX @11 weeks D&C- 7/25/10 BFP 2- EDD 12/22/11 Natural MC @ 5w 2d BFP 3- EDD 1/25/12 DD Josephine born 1/16/12
BFP 1- EDD 2/09/11 Missed MC DX @11 weeks D&C- 7/25/10 BFP 2- EDD 12/22/11 Natural MC @ 5w 2d BFP 3- EDD 1/25/12 DD Josephine born 1/16/12
BFP 1- EDD 2/09/11 Missed MC DX @11 weeks D&C- 7/25/10 BFP 2- EDD 12/22/11 Natural MC @ 5w 2d BFP 3- EDD 1/25/12 DD Josephine born 1/16/12
my read shelf:
It was hard to say. The company is really growing, but she didn't want to make a promise. Without saying the name of the product they produce outright, they manufacture those sort of pricey rain boots that everyone's been wearing the last 2 years or so (rhymes with "schmunter").
I think I could do a good job, and I would take it if either I was single with no kids or if I was going to stay married (so second income). But too risky as a single mama, I think.
Ah well! Maybe it's not the right time.
BFP 1- EDD 2/09/11 Missed MC DX @11 weeks D&C- 7/25/10 BFP 2- EDD 12/22/11 Natural MC @ 5w 2d BFP 3- EDD 1/25/12 DD Josephine born 1/16/12
Way to go on the job offer but I'm sorry that it's not going to work out. FX that you will find something perfect soon!
my read shelf:
I don't blame you for not taking the position, but a year is a loooong time and you could probably start laying the foundation for a permanent position around 6 mo in. ?