Pray for me!

[amysh]

Hi everyone!

I don't think I have ever started a new thread...but here I go.

I hate my current part-time job, but it has allowed me to get some experience in a new career. Unfortunately, a lot of what I do now is sales...which I am not good at. It's low paying (because I'm supposed to be making a lot in commissions!) and my boss wants to cut me to minimum wage. (No benefits, either.) And frankly, he takes a bigger commission cut than I get!

Anyway, I have recently been trying to return to the work force full-time. Last week, I received a job offer for an okay job in my field. It's not the best job, but it had okay benefits, and was full-time, and would give me the opportunity to learn lots about my new field. (I went back to school and am just returning to full-time work.) I guess I kind of pressured them to offer me the job, but in the mean-time, I got a call on *another* job which I would really, really LOVE to have. I was so excited when I came back from the interview. (In spite of the fact that it would probably be pay a bit less, and the benefits are probably no better.) I interviewed for the second job on Monday, and they told me that they would contact me with a decision by Wednesday or Thursday. They said they had one other candidate to talk to, but they are in a hurry to start someone, and they know I have another offer on the table.)

I talked to my husband and a friend about the first job, and they both thought I didn't seem very excited by the first job. Honestly, I'm not really, but we could definitely use the income and the benefits it offers (like health insurance!) I just get kind of a bad vibe from the woman I would be working closest with. Sometimes she seems okay...sometimes...not. Plus, frankly, a lot of what I would be doing could get boring quickly...but again, it would be really great experience in the long run.

Anyway, she offered me the job last Wednesday; Thursday I contacted her with some questions. Friday and Monday I didn't call her with an answer; today I called to ask her if she could wait til the end of the week. She told me that they were interviewing again, which kind of put me off. I understand that they are in a hurry to fill the position, but don't you think they could've called or emailed if they needed an immediate answer? (See what I mean about bad vibes?)

I'm afraid that what will happen is that I *won't* get the job I really want, and then I won't get the first job, either.

So if y'all could think happy thoughts for me, I would appreciate it. Thanks!

[voodidit]

Good luck to you however it turns out!

[Julia Kimber]

Good luck, hope it all turns out as you want it to!

Julia

[Hollyhandi]

Hope you get the one you want. Crossing fingers and toes

[Nada.Leona]

I hope the other job falls into your lap!

[Darlene]

Follow your heart and if these 2 don't work out, keep up the search. The right job is out there for you.

[dwallyfam]

Good luck.

Kellie

[Vannie]

Hi everyone!

I don't think I have ever started a new thread...but here I go.

...Anyway, she offered me the job last Wednesday; Thursday I contacted her with some questions. Friday and Monday I didn't call her with an answer; today I called to ask her if she could wait til the end of the week. She told me that they were interviewing again, which kind of put me off. I understand that they are in a hurry to fill the position, but don't you think they could've called or emailed if they needed an immediate answer? (See what I mean about bad vibes?)

I'm afraid that what will happen is that I *won't* get the job I really want, and then I won't get the first job, either.

So if y'all could think happy thoughts for me, I would appreciate it. Thanks!

Hi amysh,

This is probably not the answer you want to hear. But they probably received "bad vibes" also. I used to be an employment counselor. I would often get calls from people who had just received job offers, but they wanted to call the company and ask a couple of questions. I always advised them not to do that, I told them to wait until they were in the office to cement the offer. That is the time to ask questions, because you are more in control of the situation. Then you have the option of saying no if you don't like what you hear. Also, you called them to ask if they could "wait", it may have sounded to them like you don't really want the job.

I do hope they offer you the job because it sounds like you really do want it. If they call you, just say "Yes, I would love the job, when can I come in to talk about it?" Then ask your questions.

Good luck. And keep positive thoughts.

[amysh]

Vannie,

Thanks for your input. I didn't get the impression that they were asking me into the office to discuss the offer. Perhaps I misunderstood.

I am really between a rock and a hard place now, because the other company said they would have an offer by Thursday. Now, they are saying next week. So I either have to go with the 'bird in the hand' or throw it away and wait on something that might never materialize, even though I would prefer it!

Oh, well...we'll see what happens. I hope Darlene is right that if neither of these work out that the right job is out there somewhere!

Thank you to everyone for your kind thoughts. I really appreciate it.

Amy

[amysh]

Me again...good news!!! I just got an offer on the job I wanted. Not as good as the other offer, but with a lot more potential, I think. I'm so excited. DH and I had just been debating what I should tell the other people, and now I don't have to decide. Yeah!!!

Thank you all so much for your kind words and thoughts.

Amy

[Vannie]

Way to go Amy!! That is really great news. Even better that this is the job you really wanted and that it has potential.

LOL. I just looked at the time between your 1st and 2nd post. Lives can change for the better in just a few minutes.

Many blessings and good luck with your new job.