My boss required everyone on my team to submit a bulleted list of goals for 2007 last week. As I sat down and thought about my goals for this year, it only reinforced my desire to move in another direction with my career. I really couldn’t think of much else that I could (or even wanted) do to advance within this company. I’ve known this for quite some time, and have been putting my resume out there, and blabbing to anyone who would listen that I’m searching.
As I sat in my bedroom on Wednesday feeling anxious about my current situation…not knowing where I’m going to live or work, and lamenting my super tight budget, I thought if just ONE thing could go right this week…or even this MONTH, that’ll be enough for me. On Thursday I received a call from the company that I’d interviewed with the week prior and they made an offer. It was so surreal because I’ve been looking for a good while. *makes mental note to send thank-you cards to everyone I bugged to death w/ reading and re-reading my resume/cover letters* It’s an opportunity that I’m very excited about and it came right on time. I haven’t put in my two weeks’ notice yet (not til I get something in writing psssshhhhht!) but I expect that to fall into place by Wednesday.
As far as apartments go, I was torn between staying on the outskirts of the city or moving back to the city altogether. It would be cheaper (so long as I don’t move downtown) and everything would be closer, including work (the new job is 2 blocks from the old job). However, if I move back to the city, whatever I’d save in rent, I’d lose in car insurance. It didn’t help that as I was thinking about all of this, the local news was playing in the background and the story was about yet ANOTHER mofo that got shot. Um…people don’t tend to get shot around here so I’m gonna stay put. Furthermore, when I sat down, crunched numbers and compared what’s out there to what I have (and viewed some very blah apartments), clearly I have a good deal, even when I take the AC fee into account (utilities are included with rent so they charge a yearly fee to use an AC). Plus my apartment is as cute as ever!
I’m already thinking of ways to save my pay increase woo hoo.
Congrats on the job!..I’m glad you decided not to move…you’re changing and maturing so much it’s crazy..Philly’s auto insurance rates are INSANE..if I move back to the area I’ll be in the BURBS like your boo John Brown…hallelujah hollaback
Thanks! But um, who is John Brown??? You know I’m slow lol
Comment by V — January 21, 2007 @ 11:23 pm
Congrats on the new job!
*new reader, just found your blog!*
Thank you! Welcome to the darkside
Comment by BellaNoire — January 22, 2007 @ 1:46 pm
I was wondering where you have been? However, seems like you’ve had a lot to think about. Anyway, congrats on the new job.. And make sure to bank the increase versus buying new boots or something like that.
Thanks! I’m definitely going to increase my savings amount and my 401k deductions first and foremost. I hadn’t been auto-depositing into the e-fund but that’s gonna change asap!
Comment by Serenity23 — January 22, 2007 @ 2:21 pm
congrats on the new job!! i know that you have been waiting on this for a while. is it one of the positions that you decided to change your name on your resume? AND you kept your promise on a update! now can you make a promise on not going another 2 weeks without making another one?
Thank you!! This is actually a position I applied for back in late November, before I did the name thing. So there goes that theory! Today I can promise that I won’t go the next 2 weeks w/o an update, but I can’t promise that it won’t happen again in the future lol.
Comment by bleek420 — January 22, 2007 @ 3:09 pm
lmao..John Brown is corny bol from VH1’s White Rapper
Comment by V — January 22, 2007 @ 7:10 pm
CONGRATS THAT IS GREAT NEWS!!!
Thanks
Comment by Peach — January 22, 2007 @ 7:19 pm
congrats babe.
we are to career aspired women on the move! yea! lol
Thanks hun! Movin on up!
Comment by dayrell — January 22, 2007 @ 10:22 pm
dang i spelled two wrong, but i’m sure you get it lol
Comment by dayrell — January 22, 2007 @ 10:23 pm
Congratulations. Good things come to those who wait I see. I’ve been reading your blog for a long while.
Thanks! Everybody’s coming out the woodwork lol
Comment by Javaughn — January 23, 2007 @ 6:23 am
Congratulations!! This is exciting news. I’m so happy for you.
Why renting? Is buying in the plan for the near future?
Thank You! I want to buy a house within the next 3-4 years. Firstly, my credit score isn’t high enough for a good interest rate (but it’s on the rise), secondly I can’t afford a home yet.
Comment by Single Ma — January 23, 2007 @ 8:18 pm
Good on you, K! I hear you on writing your goals and not coming up with anything substantial. That’s how I feel right now.
With God’s help I’ll find another position that will suit me just fine!
Thanks Ms. C! Just keep putting your resume out there and networking and you will find what you’re looking for. Shoot, it took me a while so don’t get discouraged
Comment by ms. complexity — January 24, 2007 @ 10:04 pm
Congrats on the new job! And yes, like you said, saving the difference in pay is the key. Good luck!
Thank you!
Comment by TDJ — January 25, 2007 @ 8:55 pm
Congrats lady!!
Thanky!
Comment by Hostess — January 29, 2007 @ 9:01 pm
Congratulations on the new gig!
Thanks!
Comment by Honest — January 31, 2007 @ 6:10 pm
This news makes me so happy! I know you’ve been plugging away on the job hunt. Too bad I wasn’t able to recruit you to come down to DC. Tell me more about the job though. Shoot me an email or something if you have a minute.
Comment by Massander — February 3, 2007 @ 1:53 pm