April 15, 2005
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Delightful Dilemma
After the weeks and months of worrying about a job, the blizzrd of applications I laid across the town is paying off for me in multiple opportunities. I had a firm job offer yesterday, and then also was called for two very promising interviews.
The first is for a management position with a Rental Car Company. And I know that I have some new readers, so I'll quickly recap the past 12 months of my car life so you'll know why the old readers are LAUGHING so loud that you can hear it from where ever you are sitting. 2004 began with me as the owner of a mini-van. The van in question was the subject of many happy blogs as I used it for ALL kinds of things. I think the only thing I didn't use it for was hauling goats, for that I rented a UHaul trailer - no kidding.
Then in the divorce, the van went to Tim and I got the blue Mercury Sable.
That's okay, I liked the Sable. As the boys and I were driving to Virgina for Springbreak, the Sable totally fell apart on the Interstate just outside Cumberland Gap, Maryland. We were stranded there on the side of the road for longer than was quite comfortable because it was a Sunday afternoon and took a while to find help. While we waited a gentleman happened along who looked at the Sable and pronouced it "Beyond any kind of side of the road fix that I can imagine." But offered to wait with us until the tow truck arrived. After approximately 40 minutes with us and just a few minutes before the awaited tow truck, he proposed marriage to me. Sadly, I felt that I must decline his offer. And over the next week, we had more and more adventures which culminated in the rich blessing of my Xanga friends pitching in via PayPal and sending us enough money to rent a car to get back home (which at that time was in Indiana.) I'm still amazed and humbled by that outpouring.
My next car was a white Ford Focus. Cute little car, nice truck space. Less that six weeks from the time I got it there was a storm in Salem and a tree blew down across the road just as the boys and I were coming along trying to get home. I stopped for the downed tree, the van behind me didn't. My car was totaled. SO ...
I bought my little red Sunfire. And I only JUST this moment realized that all in one year I owned red, white, and blue cars ...
Anyway, in October we were waiting in line to exit a busy parking lot when the woman in the SUV in front of us decided to back up. There wasn't anywhere for me to go, I laid on the horn, but she thought there was no one behind her so the horn must be for something else. She backed over the hood of my car. The priceless moment that day came in the midst of her hysterical apology when my ten year old said, "Don't worry Lady, it's not totalled THIS TIME."
Vis-a-vis my insurance company, I was a very good customer of car rental agencies last year so it seems very appropriate that I would be offered a second interview with this one. I'm driving up to Denver this afternoon to the corporate office. (And yes, I'm still planning to take the waitress position - THAT one is a bird in the hand. I'm getting mighty distrustful of the birds in the bushes.) I'm not sure that this is a wonderful fit for me because of hours. But we'll just have to see what they say - IF they make me an offer.
I was also contacted last night by a realtor who needs an office assistant. The hours are perfect - he wants someone from 9-3 five days a week. In the phone interview last night, I didn't get a great feeling from the guy. And the more I thought of it over the evening (And prayed about it) even though the hours are exactly what I wanted in terms of being able to balance my kids and work schedule ... I don't think this is a good position for me. This guy is not just hiring someone to do typing, filing, and phone answering - he's looking for someone who will come into his life and office and be the total Girl Friday. He wants to have a minimum of a year commitment to the job. And he wants to know that the person in that position is someone he can rely on the way that I rely on my closest friends. Only, I'm a Mom with two little men in my home who already are my toppest priority and I'm not willing to put them on the back burner for a job. I'd rather be a waitress and know that when the shift its over, its over. So although he invited me to come in this morning for another interview, I'm going to tell him that this is not the position for me. There's a scary feeling - turning a job DOWN when just a few days ago I was desperate for an offer from SOMEONE - ANYONE.
So there you have it. In two weeks I applied with somewhere over 30 establishments and its looking like I have work. Life is good.
You scored as Spring. You are SPRING. Ever optimistic, you readily greet each day with an open mind, and with gladness in your heart knowing that even should life share its dimness with you, the sun -will- come out.
Spring
90%
Summer
80%
Fall
75%
Winter
75%
What Season Are You?
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Comments (16)
Yes, it's always good to be able to pick from several jobs instead of taking the only thing that pops up. And in my experience, going with a gut feeling usually pays off. My current job, while not waiting tables, is kind of like that. It is not very challenging, but I come in, do my job, and leave on time. My boss does not ride me. My hours are very flexible and the pay is good, but it's just a job. It is working out just fine as life support for my writing habit and my family's habit of eating every day. Good luck finding a good fit.
It's best to to with your gut. IMO, you can't screw up and go down the wrong road (even when that other road you turn down looks mighty promising) if you followed your instincts when you made the decision. Life/God/The Universe will respond with a better alternative
Do what feels right. If you don't have a good feeling about it, then it's not the job for you.
You are making good choices! What a blessing to turn down a job!
I think I *KNOW* I am spring w/o taking the test even, LOL! Hey, your car story sounds somewhere between sitcom and fairytale material (didn't know about the proposal guy ~ oh my!) Maybe you should take whichever job allows you to work on your car story as a script.
Not trying to tell you what to do, but just remember real estate is so season and economy based.... like when I worked for my friend the contractor: he had to let me go when there was no house being built. 
Just a thought! I will pray you get the job you need ~ how's that! 
At least you have promises on the horizon... that always helps the outlook! (((HUGS!))) 
Good luck....glad you follow your intuition.
*Hears John Lennon performing his song 'Intuition'*
That's some HORRIBLE luck with automobiles.....
Always delightful to hear from you, although i don't know what i owe this honour to
Since i have always been UPPITY, there was never a deluge of job offers in my life
Must be GREAT to be able to pick & choose
I had not known of thise whole story as I have not been able to visit sites as much as I would like to... thanks for the update... and I'm in agreement with BettyC... you ARE making good choices!
I'm very happy to see that all the effort to find a job is starting to produce some fruit for you
It's good to turn down a job. Especially when you know in your knower it's not your job. Hell, you only need a couple of jobs anyway.
Glad for you having got some job offers but go with what you know is right. . Judi
Girl Friday? I don't think I could handle that one either.
So happy for you, Terri. I've been wanting to send you something and lost your addy *and* phone number. Please email me or, if you have my number, call me!
Good Luck with your choice....it is always better to work where you feel comfortable. I worked at a great job, a resort where my daughter and I got to live, and swim and skate etc...but after a year and a half I just couldn't take my very mean and controlling boss anymore, I should have gone with my first instinct at the interview...so Bravo to you, for listening to that inner voice.
good for you : )
I loved reading your recap and did have to chuckle at your adventures.
At least your search for a better job is coming to some conclusions, and I wish you well in the final outcome.
I took that test -
You are WINTER. You're more introspective, thinking deeply, feeling deeply. You love nothing better than to enjoy one on one time with those who are important to you. You are cautious, and sometimes second guess yourself. Dreams, though you have them, are a luxury, because life is not a plaything.
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