I have a job interview tomorrow!!! UPDATE

[CatLuvrs]

Good Luck! I can't wait to see how it went!

[Dorothy39]

I'm keeping my fingers crossed Donna!!!!

They could use a good Writer like you~ I hope there's a desk in your next job!!!!

How exciting, Please, keep us posted!!!!!

[DrKym]

WTG ! will definitely cross everything! Wishing it for ya Hunny!

[JenBKR]

YAY! I am just now reading this, so I will be very anxious to hear how it goes. Congratulations on getting the interview, and good luck in getting the job! I'm praying for ya!

[moosmom]

The interview went VERY well. I have another interview next week with the General Mgr . and publisher. Ms. Hunt told me she was very impressed with the by-lines I sent to her. She told me that she's looking for someone with my experience that will fit into the newsroom. She asked me if I would be willing to start off part-time for a couple of months just to get my feet wet. I said ABSOLUTELY!! The person whose place their looking to fill won't be leaving for good till sometime in February.

She asked me if I had any questions for her. I asked her if I was not the one chosen for the position, would it be possible to write for them as a freelancer on a "Pet of the Week" column. I told her I have alot of contacts with various rescue organizations, ACO's and am actively involved in animal rescue. She said not to short change myself and that they have been considering something like that for a while and definitely wanted to talk about it.

All in all, I'm confident. I'll let you know. *does the happy dance*

[kimlovescats]

Wow, that sounds great either way!!!

[DrKym]

:d Woooooooohooooooooooooooooooooooo

[moosmom]

Haven't heard from the newspaper yet. HOWEVER, my manager at Bed, Bath & Beyond called to tell me that one of the girls gave her notice. She works at Customer Service all the time (I LOVE working CS!) and her last day will be Jan. 22nd. He asked me if I'd be willing to work up to 35 hours/week (at $8.75/hr) with no benefits. He wanted to know what the status was of the newspaper job and I told him I hadn't heard anything (Joan did say a possible Thursday interview would be scheduled). I asked him about my yearly review with raise and he said the raise wouldn't be till the beginning of February. I told him I wouldn't need benefits since I get them through the state anyway.

I'm kind of stuck here. Do I take the job at BB&B and hope that the newspaper job comes through eventually?? Or do I wait till I hear from the newspaper?? The paper would be paying me almost $15/hr with benefits, 401K and profit sharing, not to mention my own Pet of the Week column. And I'd be doing what I love doing best, writing.

Any thoughts???

[borzoimom]

I would start with what you have in your hand, and go from there. Take the BBB and go from there.. Its something.. and in your hand..

[Craftlady]

I'm kind of stuck here. Do I take the job at BB&B and hope that the newspaper job comes through eventually?? Or do I wait till I hear from the newspaper?? The paper would be paying me almost $15/hr with benefits, 401K and profit sharing, not to mention my own Pet of the Week column. And I'd be doing what I love doing best, writing.

They (newspaper) havent formally offered a job. BB&B has offered an advancement, that's a sure thing. I'd take BB&B and wait out the newspaper.

[Laura's Babies]

I agree with what Craftlady said... "a bird in the hand" rule applies here.... Until you see if you get that other job then it would be GOODBYE BBB!

[moosmom]

Until you see if you get that other job then it would be GOODBYE BBB!

I guess I got my answer!! I gotta do what I gotta do to pay my bills. I called my manager at triple B and told me I'd take it. I just hope I hear from the newspaper in the meantime.

[kimlovescats]

I know it is confusing, but you are actually in a great "predicament"! You have bargaining power with your current employer! Because he knows about your pending newspaper job, he is more likely to meet some of your needs at BB&B! Of course, you have to be careful not to ask for too much and him say, "well good luck at the newspaper!"

I agree that I would take his offer for the CS position and still make yourself available any time the newspaper job calls! Good luck, Donna, it sounds like things are heading in the right direction for you!

HUGS,
Kim

[BOBS DAD]

I agree that I would take his offer for the CS position and still make yourself available any time the newspaper job calls! Good luck, Donna, it sounds like things are heading in the right direction for you!

HUGS,
Kim

I agree Donna. But I would also defiitely keep my options open with the newspaper. If they still want some part-time work, perhaps you could write for them on somewhat limited basis until they are ready or willing to offer you full time. Good luck!!!

[moosmom]

I called Joan yesterday as a follow-up. She said that the General Manager wanted to meet with me and would be calling.

Lo and behold, 2 hours later, he did call and I have an interview this morning at 10 a.m. Then I'm off to New Haven to pick up the remainder of my things and go to my Pheresis donation.

I'd like an answer right away, however I'd feel better if they took it under advisement and called me in a day or so.

I'll keep you posted!!!