As the current 24 hours has brought so much of a change to the preceeding 24 hours I thought I would start a new thread.
I GOT THE JOB. YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAH. I thought I was going for an interview type meeting but it turned out they just wanted to ensure I was clear about what I was taking on as they want me to work in a completely different way to how I do now. It will be a challenge but it's an opportunity I can't afford to miss not least because it a massive promotion.
In addition I arranged to go on two dates today. I've been dabbling in internet dating for a whle with little success. The first date I arranged is with a guy who I've been chatting to for a while and he lives within a mile of me. We are going out no Friday for a drink. The socnd guy I just got talkling to today and he also lives within a mile of me. I am meeting him for a coffee tomorrow.
Just incase you were wondering I'm not a manic depressive just someone who has a lot of emotional up and downs in her life
W2S I think I'm gonna have a bath in champagne I assume you have towles to suit the occassion
Me 43 XH 45 M 2.7.88 Divorce 7.10.09 Kids D20,S17 & D15
Wonderful news, ACJ! Congratulations! And good luck on the dates. I am so pleased and happy for you. I wish I could be there to do the girlie hooha!
Me:57 H:52 M:28 Got another lawyer last year and filed. D35,S/D twins28,D22 EA4/04 End? Who knows? "Life is like a mirror. Smile at it and it smiles back at you." — Peace Pilgrim
Congratulations on the job! I knew you would be okay. So, when do you start?
Well, the new year certainly has a lot of promise here, a new job, and two dates already!
I do believe it's going to be a very exciting year for you!
Congratulations!
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.
Thank you for all the good wishes. I have to give three months notice so it will be mid to late April before I can start at the earliest. Depends how quickly things like references get sorted and then how long it takes to put the offer in writing. I told my current boss this morning. She was really pleased (and then added on the end - for you of course). I think secretly she is glad to be rid of me but that's fine because she is the reason I want to leave!
Had one date this afternoon. He was a nice chap and lives less than half a mile from me. We went for a coffee. I walked there as we have had about 4 inches of snow today. I had a pleasant time. He didn't ask to see me again but we will se if he contacts me.
Next date is on Friday night. All good practice for flirting if nothing else
Me 43 XH 45 M 2.7.88 Divorce 7.10.09 Kids D20,S17 & D15
That all sound wonderful! Is your new job with the same company or somewhere else all together? And two dates in one week...AWESOME. I am so happy for you. see things can turn around when you are ready to open the door and walk on through.
kat
Me-53(and learning!) S24, S21, D18, D17 Just keep swimming, Just keep swimming. Dory
I work for the NHS so technically it is still the same 'company' but officially I have to hand my notice in, work three months notice and then move to the new job. The new job will be about 4 miles away from home. Currently I work 24 miles away from home. It is going to make such a difference to my home-work life balance.
Me 43 XH 45 M 2.7.88 Divorce 7.10.09 Kids D20,S17 & D15
Funny you should mention the towels, as I only happened to look at the forum today and saw your new title.
What part of "Live the better life" doesn't anyone understand by now? The MLCers and Xs or whatever they are just don't get it. We are all wonderful people who have been left in the dust of a crisis we didn't ask for and couldn't avoid.
But ... if we learn one of the important lessons in all of this ... Live The Better Life ... it will come to us when we are ready for it. You have certainly been preparing and working your tail off to have it, and now it is heading your way. I am certain it only gets better for you from here and I'm very glad to have checked in and seen the news.
Some of it may be a bit confusing to me, as you are now involved in an extended period of giving notice, yet working on while they do additional checks. I just hope that doesn't mean the new position is at risk in any way now that you gave notice. Sounds like both jobs are with same firm in some way, and they know what they are doing as you move along. I trust it is all more clear to you and that is all that counts.
Congrats on the good news!!! And the towels are currently being warmed for your convenience, so soak away and relax.
We have a funny system of 'giving notice' here in UK. At the moment I have just given my line manager verbal notice of the fact that I have accepted a new position. Nothing is set in stone until they receive it in writing. I won't be providing them with that until I have had an official offer in writing from the new place. The two jobs aren't the same company but it is all part of the NHS. The government here sets public sector worker notice periods and the higher your position the longer notice you have to give hence the 3 months. Minimum for lower graded jobs is a month. They also don't collect in your references until after the interview and after you have verbally accepted the job. Weird I know but that's the way it is.
I'm so glad you came on and spoted my new thread. Thanks for the towlels and let me know how you are getting on. Do you have a thread?
Me 43 XH 45 M 2.7.88 Divorce 7.10.09 Kids D20,S17 & D15
