Wednesday, August 09, 2006

And The Winner Is...

I decided the only way I could walk into that interview yesterday was if I was going to be 100% myself. No power suit. No false persona. No pretending that a major gift ask floats my boat. Just me. A kick ass event planner with a panache for working with people.

So I doned my polka dot dress and walked into that room with a smile on my face.

The interview went well. The Board member really liked me. I was incredibly flattered and actually, wasn't even nervous. We chatted for an hour and then I left them to their second interviewee, my competition.

I went straight over to Doke and Double B's. I figured if anything could ground me, Finn would be it. As I sat on their couch talking over the pros and cons, I realized that I needed to stop stalling and take ahold of my new life.

I called the foster care place and accepted the position of Volunteer Coordinator. This is the agency that graciously offered me 4 days to consider knowing full well I had another tempting offer on the table, that upped their salary offer, that impressed me at every turn. They have an excellent reputation and there is room for growth. This position will allow me to ease into my new life without major stress and without a huge learning curve. I went with my gut and now I am an employed Seattle-ite. I start today. Part time this week. Full time starting Monday.

The other job was disappointed but nice enough not to give me a major guilt trip. They are starting their search over because I was THE candidate. You think they could have sped things along more or been a bit more organized if that were the case. I am 95% sure I made the right decision. The 5% doubt is that "go go go" mentality of always having to do more and be better and push myself. I'm not used to being so kind to myself, of thinking about peace and harmony and having a life outside of a stressful job. Seattle has been good to me in that way. I'm actually thinking about how to not beat myself up. How grown up!

I'm off to my first day of work.

28 comments:

Rosie said...

yay! congratulations! i'm sure you made the right choice.

Anonymous said...

Such fabulous news! I can't wait to hear how your first day of work goes!

Anonymous said...

Great news! Congrats on landing the job...AND making such a good impression on the other place! :)

JustRun said...

Congratualtions! I am so inspired that you decided against the power suit persona! That? Is awesome!

Road Warrior said...

CONGRATS! And Sizz? That is one *dead* sexy pic of you. Wowzers.

Karl said...

Yeah, baby, rock them polka dots! Awesome. I'm excited for you to start your new job today. Go get 'em.

Melissa said...

WOOHOO!!!!!!

So happy for you. "I love it when a plan comes together."

kim e said...

Congratulations on the leap of faith. It takes true bravery to trust one's gut instinct. You rock.

Mrs. Ca said...

Congrats! I hope it's a great first day.

B Merrick said...

I wish I could pack you your lunch :-)

Clink said...

Congratulations! I've been so riveted throughout this whole thing and was silently pulling for the foster care place. Can't wait to hear how it (and settling into your new life) goes.

Amy S. Petrik said...

Congrats.

Claire said...

Congratulations, Sizz. This new job sounds like a great fit as you settle into your new life in Seattle.

It's been my experience when a place takes forever to get their hiring process in order, it's a reflection on the company's lack of organization overall. No need to deal with that just now.

Hope you're having a great first day!

Margaret said...

Congratulations!!!!

Anonymous said...

with the reply received from the job you turned down, it definitely sounds like you made the right choice!!!

way to go, sizz! i hope you enjoy your first day!

Anonymous said...

Balance is good, Sizz! And the way people treat you while interviewing is definitely an indication of how things are run, I think.

Also, kick-ass dress!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!

I've been following this since the beginning (well about a month before the move)!

I'm happy that you're feeling much more centered now.

I'm SOOOOOOOO Happy For You!!!!

Nihilistic said...

Would you like to borrow my Bee Gee's lunch box to take to work? I've had it since 3rd grade and it would make a big splash on your first week of work!

Solonor Rasreth said...

Huzzah!

Krisco said...

Congratulations ms Sizz! That is awesome! I knew you could do it, fabulously. You are really putting all the pieces of your life into place, and it sounds like you made the right decision. It's always best to go with your gut.

Plus, I do think the way an interview process goes is incredibly indicative of what it is like to work at a place. The fact that four employees liked you and still they need the permission of that one board member tells you a great deal. And not any of it is good.

Bex said...

fabulous, congrats!

Bone said...

Congratulations, Miss Sizzle!!!

From what little I know, which is only what you've blogged, I was hoping you'd take the job with the foster care place, too :)

hannahhas said...

Yay you!!!

I am very happy for you, and am sure that you have made the best decision.

I think Finn agrees with me too.

:)

Bre said...

I think that's rather fabulous, I must say. I'm really glad that you didn't change or alter yourself at all to be their ideal candidate - you stayed true to who you are and had two fabulous offers - you rock!! :)

Anonymous said...

Somehow I missed this post yesterday (dangit, Bloglines!) so I'm late to the party. Congratulations! I knew you would take this job. :)

ValhallaOne said...

Congrats on your new job, Sizzle!

Anica said...

Congratulations! I hope that you enjoy your job, Ms. Sizzle.

Anthony S. said...

I am very glad for you, Sizzle. Congratulations!