rdwj
Well-Known Member
So, I had a rather exciting development in my rather boring life this week. Ive been thinking of starting to look for a new job as my current one has come up short in several ways. I like the work I do, but the company hasnt been doing well. That means, very little in the way of raises over the past 5+ years and almost constant layoffs hanging over my head. Additionally, I havent been getting the bulk of my 10% bonus in most years. All this AND my wife has not been working by plan for the most part, but it still hurts.
So, you might ask why I didnt start looking a long time ago. Well, I get to work from home as often as I want. That is a HUGE plus. Theyre also paying for me to get my MBA, which is nice. My boss is fairly understanding of my situation and has promised to work on getting me promoted this year something that SHOULD mean more money.
Well, pretty much out of nowhere; I get a call from someone that found my resume on CareerBuilder.com. I was a little surprised because I havent updated that site in over a year probably closer to two. She wanted to talk to be about a job in downtown Chicago. I figured, what the hell, what could it hurt to listen? If nothing else, I could use it as ammo to get some money out of my current company.
It turns out the company is pretty impressive global with lots of growth potential. Ive talked with the hiring manager and his boss in London; both seemed like great people and reasonably impressed with my credentials. The scope of the work sounds pretty interesting, but I REALLY didnt want to commute downtown every day. Well, turns out they will let me work from home a couple of days a week once I get comfortable. Perfect!
So, Im pretty excited today! Im hoping they make me an offer and if its competitive, Im probably going to take it. Just like that, I go from thinking about making a move to something TOTALLY falling in my lap! This kind of stuff just doesnt happen to me!
I guess I dont really have a point here, just rambling about this since it looks like it might happen; and Im REALLY hoping it works out. I dont really want to tell family yet as nothing is definite, so you get read this - lol.
Keep your fingers crossed for me!!
So, you might ask why I didnt start looking a long time ago. Well, I get to work from home as often as I want. That is a HUGE plus. Theyre also paying for me to get my MBA, which is nice. My boss is fairly understanding of my situation and has promised to work on getting me promoted this year something that SHOULD mean more money.
Well, pretty much out of nowhere; I get a call from someone that found my resume on CareerBuilder.com. I was a little surprised because I havent updated that site in over a year probably closer to two. She wanted to talk to be about a job in downtown Chicago. I figured, what the hell, what could it hurt to listen? If nothing else, I could use it as ammo to get some money out of my current company.
It turns out the company is pretty impressive global with lots of growth potential. Ive talked with the hiring manager and his boss in London; both seemed like great people and reasonably impressed with my credentials. The scope of the work sounds pretty interesting, but I REALLY didnt want to commute downtown every day. Well, turns out they will let me work from home a couple of days a week once I get comfortable. Perfect!
So, Im pretty excited today! Im hoping they make me an offer and if its competitive, Im probably going to take it. Just like that, I go from thinking about making a move to something TOTALLY falling in my lap! This kind of stuff just doesnt happen to me!
I guess I dont really have a point here, just rambling about this since it looks like it might happen; and Im REALLY hoping it works out. I dont really want to tell family yet as nothing is definite, so you get read this - lol.
Keep your fingers crossed for me!!