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Sasman
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, March 22, 2004 - 3:57 pm
Just wanted everyone to know that my first day on the job has been very successful. Thanks to everyone for all your warm thoughts and wishes during this difficult period of searching for a new position.
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Sillycalimomma
Member
11-13-2003
| Monday, March 22, 2004 - 5:31 pm
I GOT THE JOB!!!!! Just got the call about an hour ago. I start on Friday (new pay period) I can't believe I got the job!!!! I am soooooo happy!!!!!!!!
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Ginger1218
Member
08-31-2001
| Monday, March 22, 2004 - 5:37 pm
This is great, all of you getting the jobs you want. I am very happy for all of you.
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Rosie
Member
11-12-2003
| Monday, March 22, 2004 - 6:11 pm
SAS, it makes me happy to hear that you enjoyed your first day on your new job. That is wonderful news. Uh Silly - when will you have time to help me decorate folders? Congratulations to you too!
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Monday, March 22, 2004 - 7:46 pm
Silly, YEAH!!!!!!!! I am so happy for you. Sas, great news that your first day was great. Thoughts and prayers to everyone who is looking. HP are you still waiting to hear from Citi??? Don't worry to much I know they are very slow, but a great place to work, excellent benefits.
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Schoolmarm
Member
02-18-2001
| Monday, March 22, 2004 - 8:46 pm
Well, I just had my second phone interview for the big church job. They really asked lots of questions about me leaving the "academy" and what would I miss about teaching college. Hmmmmmm....not a good sign. I actually KNEW one of the guys interviewing me from about 10 years ago when we were both in Des Moines. It was nice to touch base again. HE should be an applicant for this job. I also got my schedule for my on campus interview on Friday. They have me meeting the rest of the faculty in the MAIL ROOM.... Huh!!??!! I think that the main interview is at lunch, as lunch is 90 minutes. I think that they have an internal candidate so I'm going to really pull out all the stops! Got my info about Fulbright grants in the mail today. MISSED the deadline to apply for sabbatical, so where does that leave me? Looking some more!
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Monday, March 22, 2004 - 9:25 pm
Big congratulations, Sillycalimomma!! Go Schoolmarm!!
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Lucy
Member
10-08-2002
| Monday, March 22, 2004 - 9:50 pm
Congrats on the new job Silly. Yay Sasman!! Go get 'em Marm!!
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Legalboxer
Member
11-17-2003
| Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 6:07 am
CONGRATS SILLY!!! THAT IS GREAT NEWS!!!!! and in the traditional of HP since I promised to stand in for her with graphics this week - CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!
   
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 7:07 pm
Great job, Legal! Yup, back from my week in FL, watching the Phillies in spring training! What great news in here all around!! Silly, I am so thrilled for you! The fact that it fell into your lap is amazing. I think it was meant to be! Sas, I am genuinely happy for you. Glad your first day went so well--and by now that should read your first week! Marm, hoping you knocked their socks off at your interview this past Friday. And keeping my fingers crossed that you hear good news soon! Also read that Tabbyking is starting her new job at the golf course! That's great! Yay, Tabby!!
(I'm in an animal mood!) Yes, Dipo, this old nag is still awaiting the wreath around her neck. I will check in with my gal on Monday. Something must have happened, good or bad. Better to know, even if the worst.
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Schoolmarm
Member
02-18-2001
| Monday, March 29, 2004 - 8:38 am
Ok, I survived the 7 hour interview on Friday (kinda). I was heavily caffinated because of driving through the night and only sleeping for 3 hours. Dang that flight delay.....read about my travel frustrations in the "Air travel" thread! Had the 8am breakfast meeting followed by the interview with the Dean and Associate dean. Then I taught a class and met with students. Had a walking tour of their beautiful campus followed by a tasty lunch where I was subjected to HARDBALL and subversive questioning from a faculty member in the ed department. Then I met with other faculty in the mail room/lounge and had an interview/closing meeting with the department chair. All in all 7 hours. They interview the popular internal candidate today, and I should hear one way or another in a couple of weeks. They wouldn't have brought me to campus if they didn't want me, but I'm not getting my hope up. Pay is 5K less than I'm making now, but teaching about half as much. They also fund research, so I would end up being ahead, I think. Good luck to everyone else!
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Sillycalimomma
Member
11-13-2003
| Monday, March 29, 2004 - 8:52 am
Wow! That is some interview! Did I say I was in college right now to become a teacher? Uhhh.....maybe I should rethink my goals here! Lol. Good luck Schoolmarm! I hope it all works out for you!
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Daydreamer
Member
09-16-2003
| Monday, March 29, 2004 - 9:06 am
Well, I've had a change in plans. My current job counter offered on the offer I got from the other company. Something I NEVER thought they would do. Turns out my boss does really like me and appreciates me after all. I never would have known by the way she acts most of the time. She made me an offer that I just couldn't turn down. They've upgraded my job and changed my title and they've definitely made it worth it for me to stay. My boss and I had a long talk and she actually hugged me she was so happy when I accepted her offer. I'm happy with the outcome, but I never expected this to happen. Even my boss said she was sorry it had to come down to me getting another offer for me to get the money and recognition I deserve. Weird how things work out sometimes.
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Sillycalimomma
Member
11-13-2003
| Monday, March 29, 2004 - 9:08 am
That's great daydreamer! Sure saves you some headaches I would think of "starting over" from scratch! And finally you get the recognition you deserve! That must feel wonderful....congratulations!
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Spygirl
Member
04-23-2001
| Monday, March 29, 2004 - 10:19 am
Congrats to surviving, Marm! Those marathon interviews are grueling, and I can't imagine how bad it was on almost no sleep. I'll be praying that the internal candidate is a long shot and you are the shoe-in Congrats, Daydreamer! It is always nice to know you are appreciated and then to get a promotion to prove it.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Monday, March 29, 2004 - 10:57 am
Marm, that was just plain torturous! How in the world did you get it together to teach? Well, at least you had the weekend to recuperate. Hope today is going well for you. And sure hope after all that, that they realize they can't possibly do without you and you are comfortable that this is the job for you! (It is in the area you want, right?) Daydreamer, I'm doing a Juju (picture head spinning here). I am very happy for you that your employer stopped taking you for granted. Good for you for taking action and getting the best possible outcome: Choices!! How wonderful for you!
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Schoolmarm
Member
02-18-2001
| Tuesday, March 30, 2004 - 6:42 am
Way to go, Daydreamer!! I'm thinking about pulling out of the big church job in Chicago. They need "samples" by tomorrow, and frankly, I've been unable to get it together! I'm also concerned that the job will not give me enough time to research and that I would never get a big grant like a Fulbright if I leave academia. I am felling very guilty about this, as I think that they really want me. SIGH! Ok, I'm going to email the lady in charge and ask for an extension, and if they can't do that, to pull out. Or maybe I will just pull out. ACKKKKKKKK! I think I will just go teach today and think about it later. I have had really great interactions with my students lately and will have a great teaching class next fall, so maybe I will just stay here until I get a major research university. I hate it when I am confused and conflicted about these life things! I'm also really liking my house, but NOT liking my living situation (no good men to date, lack of cultural life, etc.).
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Tuesday, March 30, 2004 - 6:45 am
Ask for the extension, Marm - you can always pull out later if you've decided against what the job has to offer.
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Sillycalimomma
Member
11-13-2003
| Tuesday, March 30, 2004 - 9:13 am
Well, I still have not been able to start my new job! I was supposed to start last Friday, but the girl who was to train me has been out sick ever since. I heard from my friend last night who works there and she said word around the "Rumour mill" is that the girl is not coming back. Now the supervisor will have to train me and she is booked with meetings all week! Ummmm....gee way to get my hopes up for some money coming in! Oh well. i am taking this time to gather myself in school and make sure i am all caught up. I already went in yesterday and filled out all of my paperwork and W-4's so there's no turning back now, right?
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Tuesday, March 30, 2004 - 5:52 pm
Hang in there, Silly. It will all come at you in a swoop!
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Wednesday, March 31, 2004 - 9:15 am
Got the call from Bev, my L&L gal, about an hour ago. No go for HP at Citibank. All candidates (including me, of course) were slashed and they're starting all over. Bev spent a long time explaining the politics of the situation and how sorry she was, and blah blah blah. She was very kind, but I think I just might qualify for the Academy Award for my pleasant, upbeat responses.
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Schoolmarm
Member
02-18-2001
| Thursday, April 01, 2004 - 1:25 pm
Just got a call from NYU!!!!!! I'm interviewing there in a couple of weeks....or maybe a week! Excitement abounds! I'm just hoping that they don't have a popular internal candidate like my other places that I've interviewed. My head is spinning so fast that I think I've taken lessons from Juju!
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Hippyt
Member
09-10-2001
| Thursday, April 01, 2004 - 1:34 pm
WOW! Great news! Good luck!
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Kstme
Member
08-14-2000
| Thursday, April 01, 2004 - 2:14 pm
Hi all, This is my first time in this thread. Being a bummette and all, but Maesin has resigned from her last job and is now pounding the pavement. Please wish her luck!! (or I could be paying her bills SOON ) WOW! Marm, that's FANTASTIC news!! Herk, I'm so sorry to hear you didn't get the job! Silly, I'd be grrrring if I were you!!
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Ginger1218
Member
08-31-2001
| Thursday, April 01, 2004 - 2:21 pm
Marm, Oh I hope we can get together
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