Announcement...Could be good...Could be bad...
Date: Tue, 06/13/2006 - 19:08
This has to do with my job.
I've taken the past couple weeks for vacation. (Much needed, at that) I still have this week on actual "vacation" but I made a decision today that's going to effect me greatly.
I did not announce this but to a couple of people, but I interviewed at a different job last week. It's a totally different type of job which I know I'll do fine with. I'm still going to be in sales, somewhat.
I interviewed at a company here that does inbound calls for many different companies. I interviewed with them last week and they thought I'd be good with their broadband internet company doing tech support. (even though I have NO clue about anything with broadband..lol But I can read a script.) About 10 mins before I was to leave for my second interview this morning, they called and asked if I would be interested instead in working for a travel company they represent. I said, "Sure, sounds like fun" and went to that facility. They did a "trick" interview and asked me about where I have traveled. When I said "My favorite destination I've traveled to was Honolulu, HI" they interviewer said, "I've never been there, what's it like?" Well, I was off and running..lol She said, "You're fantastic, I need you here." and offered me the job.
I'm taking a pretty significant pay cut. But it's closer to my house, and is a 40 hour work week, instead of the 50 I'm working at the store. The lady I'm going to be working with is a sweetheart, and she assured me that my "style" I sell with is just fine. They don't make us follow a certain program. As long as I'm doing my job, it's cool. My store has a big problem with people being individuals and wants us to sell to their "S.C.O.R.E. program which DOES NOT work. And they send in "spies" from corporate to grade you on your presentation. If you don't say, "The comfort test saves you time and ensures your success" in THOSE words, you get docked 10 points. Screw that.
I've never really voiced these problems here before. But it's just really been working on me the last month or so. I really dislike my boss. And working 10-8 and 8-8 on Saturdays really can suck the life right out of you. Something had to give. So I called today and let him know that I will not be returning next week and trying to talk me out of it would just be a waste of both of our time. At this place I'll be working 10-6 with Tuesdays and Wednesdays off. Set schedule, I show up, do my job, and then get the heck out of there.
I'm paying ALL of my bills out of this weeks pay, which will include my vacation time and I'll get paid at my new job on July 8. So that's going to be the hardest part, going almost 1 month with no pay. But I've done it harder with the PDL's eating my checks, so if I can survive THAT I can survive this, right?
YES Jessi YOU can. It is scary switching jobs though. Less hou
YES Jessi YOU can. It is scary switching jobs though. Less hours a week, less drive time you have to take all of that into consideration. I wish you good luck!
Lisa
Thanks guys! :) I'll be ok, I'm sure. I'm used to seeing bigger
Thanks guys! :) I'll be ok, I'm sure. I'm used to seeing bigger paychecks, but I'll get used to it.
Jessi, it sounds like a good move for you. Congratulations!
Jessi, it sounds like a good move for you. Congratulations!
Jessi, you will be great! The hardest part is over. Making the
Jessi, you will be great! The hardest part is over. Making the decision! You will shine at your new job. Go get em girl!
Good luck to you Jessi,I know you made the right move,you mental
Good luck to you Jessi,I know you made the right move,you mental well being is the most important thing,and since we spend most of our waking hours at work,it should be a place that you are happy to be at.Again Good luck,you made the right choice.
Jessi, don't look back at your previous job. It's just gone by.
Jessi, don't look back at your previous job. It's just gone by. You never told us the discomfort you had been going through. You know, job satisfaction is the most important thing at work. If you are not comfortable at a place where you spend most of time of your daily life, it's no use staying there. Grab the new one for a change!! Hope this is the one you were always looking for. I wish you all the best :)
Good for you Jess...Let me tell you something though: I recentl
Good for you Jess...Let me tell you something though:
I recently "switched" positions internally at my hospital. I took a very large paycut to do this and held my breath and jumped in.
I've been with them for 3 months now and I really don't regret it.
I also did this in the middle of my pdl messes and was a mess myself. But I have great health insurance and paid time off now, something I didn't have at my previous position.
Sometimes ya just have to take the plunge and full steam ahead!
Congrats to you and good luck, my friend.
Good Luck,Jessi-you'll be fine!The shorter drive will save money
Good Luck,Jessi-you'll be fine!The shorter drive will save money,plus you won't have the stress over a jog you don't like. There is no job worth making you sick or crazy.I know,I've worked several and learned smaller pay was a small price to pay for my sanity-u go girl :D ...Karen
Jessi---Sometimes the money is not worth the aggravation and you
Jessi---Sometimes the money is not worth the aggravation and your frame of mind is more important. I teach in a private, Christian school and could definitely make more money in a public school. However, there are so many more advantages to being in a small private school than dealing with all of the garbage public school teachers have too, I could write reams about it, but trust me in my situation it is worth it. I am glad you are going to have better hours and less commute time. Good for you.
Jessi, Congratulations on the new job. I've done the same thing
Jessi, Congratulations on the new job. I've done the same thing before in that I went from working an 8-5 M-F job to working 9pm to 730 am 7 days on 7 days off in addition to taking a $4 hr pay cut. The paycheck hurt for awhile but it was so worth it to get out of a bad situation. You be so glad to not have the daily stress. I hope this all works extremely well for you.
jessi, the best of luck, I know you will do well. in fact I bet
jessi, the best of luck, I know you will do well. in fact I bet that this is the start of many good things for you. Go get em
Good for you, Now if we could all be as lucky to find a new job.
Good for you, Now if we could all be as lucky to find a new job.... i know i wish i could. My boss and i are going to eventually kill each other!
Good for you, Now if we could all be as lucky to find a new job.
Good for you, Now if we could all be as lucky to find a new job.... i know i wish i could. My boss and i are going to eventually kill each other!
YAY Thank you everybody! :) I_heart-- You'll find something!
YAY Thank you everybody! :)
I_heart-- You'll find something! :) Just get out there and get looking.
I also got some other good news today--My attorney and I and State Farm came to an agreement today on a $$$ figure for my car accident, so within the next 2 weeks, I'll be able to pay all my junk off, so the lower wage really won't mean a whole lot. :):):) YAY! :)
I'm figuring everying up right now, and it gags me to think abou
I'm figuring everying up right now, and it gags me to think about giving up the money..lol Maybe that's a good thing, and I won't want to spend it? :)
I'm going to pay off my car, all my medical bills, and EVERYTHING on my CR....And I'm STILL going to have money. :) I need to find something smart to do wtih it though...Any ideas? I'm new to this whole I have money even though I don't get paid for 2 weeks business..lol