Well, I went in to work this morning and told Neil that I had applied for the other job. Last night I sat down at the computer and put all my thoughts on paper so that I'd have a clear head about it, and I got it done first thing this morning. I had to. I went into work and immediately started to shake. The longer I waited the worse it was going to get. I pulled together a bunch of things I needed to talk to him about and just walked into his office.
I went over all the things I needed to, then told him about the ad in the paper. I told him that I applied for it - that I had been at this company for almost 5 years, and for my own professional development and personal growth I felt that it was time for me to do something different. He seemed to understand that. I told him it was not a reflection of how I felt about the company, and that it had been a very difficult decision to make, but that the position interested me and that I felt that it would be a positive move for me.
He was actually very cool about the whole thing. He was concerned about logistics during the busy foliage season and how the work would get done regarding coordinating the tour buses (which is my job). He said that he would ask Valerie if I would be able to work it into my schedule that I could be available one day a week or so to still help out with that until the crunch is over. I told him I wouldn't leave them hanging - of course I say that because in the interest of long-term relationships and due to the fact that I will still have contact with him, and that this is a small town, this is a very small price to pay. I would help train someone anyway, but the chances of them hiring someone in the next month are slim, so it's going to be tough for them. This will help preserve our working relationship in the long run, for sure. Hey, I still have to work with the guy on some level or another.
I do feel better now. Now my nervousness is more about starting a new job than anything. I've cleared three big hurdles today. The first one was talking to him, the second was having Valerie talk to him also and then call me and formally offer me the job, and the third was being offered the salary that I expected and not having him knock it down a few grand. Whew! I need a drink...
The rest of this week at work I will start to tie up loose ends. I'll be finishing projects that I've started, taking care of things that need to be taken care of, I'll start cleaning out personal things, etc. I've already cleaned out most of what I need to on my computer. I need to let my clients know where I'm going. I need to write down what I do because no one there really has a clue and if I were to just up and leave they wouldn't know... things like that.
Next week I'll be on vacation. One glorious week in Maine - I can't wait! We've been waiting far too long for this vacation and it's almost here.
When we get back the kids start school that Monday, and that week I'll spend finishing up the last of the loose ends and I'm sure I'll spend some time with my boss showing him around my office. We'll also go over my temporary part time schedule. I start my new job on Sept 6th...oh, but that's a holiday, so I get paid but I don't have to work - lol. Valerie said "What a way to start a new job - how cool is THAT?". My first day in the office will be Sept 7th. :)
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I am so happy for you Lisa! What a great turn of events. I was curious what it is you do now, and what your new job will be? It sounds like you work with tourists somehow. Vermont is so very beautiful, but those winters are something else! I do miss the falls though.
And a vacation in Maine! Where in Maine will you be staying? I will certainly be thinking of you and wishing I was there too and could meet you!
Thanks, Ava - right now I work for a hotel as their group sales & guest services manager. I am responsible for bringing in and coordinating all the group business which is bus groups, ski groups, conferences, family reunions, etc. I also overseeing the kids program, coordinate the guests activities, and I also do marketing like placing ads in newspapers and guidebooks, I design our seasonal newsletter that goes out to about 15000 people, I manage our website, and things like that.
In my NEW job, I'll be working for the local Chamber of Commerce, in the same town that I'm in now. I'll be focusing on the marketing end of things, rather than sales. I'll be responsible for lots of designing of brochures, newsletters, guidebooks, etc., and managing their website, which is what I really enjoy.
I'm really excited about Maine - We're going to Ocean Park, which is on the same beach as Old Orchard, but further down and much quieter. It's peaceful and we've been going there for years. My kids know their way around and can go to the Soda Fountain by themselves for an ice cream if they want - it's totally safe and family-oriented. I'll be thinking of you. (((hugs)))
That sounds exciting Lisa, that you will be doing what you enjoy in your new job! You must be so happy! That is important.
We stay in Old Orchard when we go, but I know Ocean Park too. It is nice there. There was a restaurant we ate breakfast at long ago. I think it was Dan's deli, but is seems to have changed owners recently. I also like going out to Camp Ellis around sunset and watch the sun go down into the ocean and walk around the rocks there. I know you will have a relaxing, fun time when you are there! Hope you have nice weather!
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