The goal has been met

Well, eight months ago I set out to find a good company with a track record, good benefits and stability. I even held off on a couple suspect offers and took a contract position to make money in the short-term to see this goal through. I had to deal with all manner of family and friends expressing doubt. And not to mention, me starting to doubt myself.

I accepted a position with the State of California in the Department of Education today. The benefits are ludicrous (including a pension). The hours are (finally) reasonable. The pay is quite delicious. And I can ride my bike to work or even walk!

I won't know whether this was the right move longterm, but I do know I thought about what I wanted and went for it and got it.

The last year has been one of the true trials of my life, leaving my last job and losing a girlfriend of over three years in the process. But now, the future is definately starting to look brighter.

Congrats!

Life sometimes bumps you around a bit before settling down and letting you get to what you want.

Good luck to you. May you excel at your new job.

Glad to hear it 320, having a stable reliable good job can really take a lot of stress out of life.

Thanks guys!

Sweet, i hope i can find a job im happy with.

Congratulations 320, may this be a sign of better things to come...

Wow 320, you look that have a story similar to me.

Lost my girlfriend ive been with since 3 years,
I sell my house,
And im looking for a job for an employer worthy of its name with no stress in a place i can use my bike.

I did not find one yet tough. But Congratulation for you, it gives me faith!

Congrats bud - welcome to the life of the regularly employed.

Good for you 320! I'm glad you're happy with what you've found. What do you do there?

B_B

Good for you, my brother! Glad to hear you got what you deserved for your patience and foresight, good luck!

grats!

Boingo_Babe wrote:

Good for you 320! I'm glad you're happy with what you've found. What do you do there?

B_B

I'll be a network technician. Me and Bot should form our own clan.

I don't know the full scope of it yet. I will be handling some purchasing and mid-tier support and sys admin.

I gave my notice yesterday and my current boss hasn't spoken to me since. He's been talking with my coworker, though. I think he is pretty upset. Doh. I feel a little bad because he has a vacation planned and he can't change it (international travel and all). But, the contract didn't have defined start and end dates and he can't expect no-benefits-havin fools to stick around forever.

Kitfox: I hear you man. Obviously, all I can say is stick with it and blow stuff up on DC to de-stress while eating some frites and enjoying canadian beer. You obviously got a brain so it will happen eventually.

Congrats 320. It's nice to hear it's all falling into place for you. Best of luck in the new job.

Nice work 320. Glad to see that things are looking up for you man. Keep it up.