Well, I interview this week. The position sounds like a great one - with lots of work and lots of opportunity to do my own thing. In fact, "doing my own thing" is a requirement. No running to the boss everytime something needs done. Lots of autonomy and the ability to work on my own is needed. Lots of hours are also required while developing the department.
I heard something about the present company that is bad. Too many big wigs jumping ship for me to feel comfortable. I don't want to go down with a sinking ship as there will be too many others grasping for the few lifeboats in the area - if you know what I mean.
Of course, I am also making a list of who to bring with me (if that is possible) and who I would definately not bring. My immediate co-workers - one, maybe.
So, I get to sit back and wait for the recruiter to make the next move (or I'll call). I do need to write a thank you letter - guess I need the interviewer's title, address and so on. The things you think about when your brain slows down over the weekend.
I think I'll go grocery shopping with S today, and maybe we'll get dinner out - just the two of us. It doesn't take much for me to be happy!
Saturday, January 15, 2005
Thursday, January 06, 2005
Is it time to move on?
With my job that is. I think that we have people bailing left and right, with the only ones that are staying put are the ones that insane. Guess I'm one of the insane ones for now.
I do have an interview next week. The "opportunity" I spoke of earlier. Not quite sure what to think about it yet. Can't get a job description other than a very general one. It would be a great company from what I hear, but a very challenging job. Some cleaning house first, then setting up many policies and procedures. Now, do I even have a good suit to wear? Might need to visit a suit shop this weekend and see what I can buy off the rack. I hear S & K has some good off the rack stuff. At least I can wear it to church when I'm done.
I really don't want to sound negative about the job possibility. I would love to be in a better company, where people are not treated as a commodity. Guess I'm stuck in the 80's where that was the life I lived. Did I work my tail off for them? Absolutely. Did they pay me well? Absolutely not. Not because they chose not to, but because the companies were young and growing and reinvesting all the capital into themselves. Did it pay off? Absolutely. I'm in a much better position now because of the sacrifices I made then. Having the kids, having my kids in particular would make it impossible to do that over now. To date, we've been lucky with jobs. Guess it's that go-get-em attitude we both have and a bit of luck. Mostly the attitude. Work harder than anyone else and eventually it'll come back to reward you.
TGIAF (almost friday)...
I do have an interview next week. The "opportunity" I spoke of earlier. Not quite sure what to think about it yet. Can't get a job description other than a very general one. It would be a great company from what I hear, but a very challenging job. Some cleaning house first, then setting up many policies and procedures. Now, do I even have a good suit to wear? Might need to visit a suit shop this weekend and see what I can buy off the rack. I hear S & K has some good off the rack stuff. At least I can wear it to church when I'm done.
I really don't want to sound negative about the job possibility. I would love to be in a better company, where people are not treated as a commodity. Guess I'm stuck in the 80's where that was the life I lived. Did I work my tail off for them? Absolutely. Did they pay me well? Absolutely not. Not because they chose not to, but because the companies were young and growing and reinvesting all the capital into themselves. Did it pay off? Absolutely. I'm in a much better position now because of the sacrifices I made then. Having the kids, having my kids in particular would make it impossible to do that over now. To date, we've been lucky with jobs. Guess it's that go-get-em attitude we both have and a bit of luck. Mostly the attitude. Work harder than anyone else and eventually it'll come back to reward you.
TGIAF (almost friday)...
Tuesday, January 04, 2005
The flu
The flu sucks. Of course, it's likely not the flu. Certainly my idea of the flu from when I was a kid was anything that made you spend more time in the restroom than out.
That was yesterday and last night.
It kicked my butt.
Other than being dog tired, I think I'm over it. What's another sick day at the office. I hate to miss work, although it's more fun now than ever...
The up side to the whole flu thing is that I jump started my weight loss program that is new for this year. I will have one entry that will track progress as I try to drop 25 or more lbs. It'll be private for a while to see if I actually do lose anything. Of course I will lose some, but need to make the time to exercise. I even bought ear warmers and gloves to run with during the winter. Then there's my MiFi XM. If that's not motivation, I don't have it!
I know it's all about lots-o-exercise and stopping alcoholic beverage consumption, not really about what I eat in general. Walking and running with XM in my ears should help.
I had the unfortunate ability today to watch the Dr. Phil show - all about the new weight loss challenge. I didn't get excited about it - but made me realize that I'm not so bad. However it's not about anyone but me.
Maybe it's time to join the new YMCA (okay, it's not open yet - so should be a safe bet).
That was yesterday and last night.
It kicked my butt.
Other than being dog tired, I think I'm over it. What's another sick day at the office. I hate to miss work, although it's more fun now than ever...
The up side to the whole flu thing is that I jump started my weight loss program that is new for this year. I will have one entry that will track progress as I try to drop 25 or more lbs. It'll be private for a while to see if I actually do lose anything. Of course I will lose some, but need to make the time to exercise. I even bought ear warmers and gloves to run with during the winter. Then there's my MiFi XM. If that's not motivation, I don't have it!
I know it's all about lots-o-exercise and stopping alcoholic beverage consumption, not really about what I eat in general. Walking and running with XM in my ears should help.
I had the unfortunate ability today to watch the Dr. Phil show - all about the new weight loss challenge. I didn't get excited about it - but made me realize that I'm not so bad. However it's not about anyone but me.
Maybe it's time to join the new YMCA (okay, it's not open yet - so should be a safe bet).
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