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After a weekend in NYC, I’m heading into this week relatively relaxed. I’m pretty sure that I should be gainfully employed by the end of the week, so what’s to stress about?
Monday
As I said last week, I’ve stopped applying for jobs and am just working with the irons I have in the fire. But even though I’ve got a job offer (almost) on the table, that doesn’t mean I’m still not working those irons with everything I’ve got. So today I had yet another phone interview. Honestly, is anyone good at these things? If so, please tell me your secrets.
Tuesday
Ok, I’m minorly freaking out because despite Friday’s conversation, I haven’t heard back with that offer yet. What’s going on?
I was basically in panic mode until the phone rang around 4:00 p.m. – turns out that they actually do check references and my old boss was out of town. But he gave me a ringing endorsement and it was offer time. The numbers were good and all of the answers to my questions were the right ones, but given that the last job I accepted didn’t turn out so well, I want to take a minute and make sure I’m making the right decision.
Wednesday
Now that I’m (probably) going back to work, the list of things I need to/want to get done seems to be a bit overwhelming. Errands, yardwork, house chores – the list is endless. So today was spent getting my life in order, and that means making actual lists. What do I need to do before I start work? What can I do on weekends after I start? What is stuff I will put on a list and never actually do? Lists were written and anxiety was kept at bay. For now, anyway.
Thursday
It’s decision day. I’ve read all of the documents, asked all of the questions, and considered all of the options, and I’m ready to commit. There’s still a nagging doubt of wondering if I’m making the right decision, but I’ll never know if I don’t make it, will I?
So I pulled the trigger – I signed the offer and sent it back before I could change my mind. Once I complete the mountain of pre-boarding paperwork, your girl will officially be re-employed. Or she will be as of June 4th, anyway – assuming I pass that background check.
Friday
Now that I’ve got a job on the horizon, I guess I’m now on vacation? After three-plus weeks looking, it almost feels weird to not have to be worrying about it anymore.
And what better day to start “vacation” than the Friday of a long weekend? Life is good, my friends..
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Jenna Crowley
Jenna used to be known as 2NOTBrokeGirls, but then one of the girls actually went broke, so she's struck out on her own. Jenna spends her free time saving the world, one sorority girl at a time (usually while wearing yoga pants), questioning why she decided to get a doctorate, documenting her love of all things cheese related, and hosting the new PGP podcast Don't Take It From Us. You can ask her anything you want about football, using your boobs to get what you want, and pizza at @JennaLCrowley on Twitter or via email at JennaLCrowley@gmail.com.
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Hey congrats. Don’t let whatever sad, but true, thing Nived has to say bring you down. I hate that he’s always right.
Yeah, fuck that guy. Dude sucks lol
4 week turnover to a new job is pretty much the ideal amount of time to be in between jobs. Enough time for some relative enjoyment being funemployed and hopefully not completely draining your savings. Bad news is your heavy drinking habits (if you’re like me) seem less justified now that you are gainfully employed
To me phone interviews are the easiest part, the hiring manager gives more details about the job and asks if you’re still interested. Obviously you say yes and talk about XYZ on your resume which is similar to the ABC that they do. I dont remeber not getting an in person interview after a phone interview. Congrats on the new place that will hopefully suck less than the old place.
Wohoo!!!!
congratulations!
Maybe my industry is different, but am I the only one who thinks it’s psycho to do a background check after an offer is accepted?
Congratulations!
Congrats Jenna! I knew with your drive and personality you wouldn’t be unemployed for long!
Congratulations and best of luck! However, you missed out on the power move that is salary negotiations. Please tell me there were some kind of negotiations??
Congrats on the end of the unemployment diaries