I met up with a group of former co-workers for lunch at Norm's today. Was great to see everyone and compare notes, laugh and tell stories, share small victories and small hiccups in the search (amy sending her resume to yahoo with her gmail address...I loved that story because it's exactly something I would do....or any of us, really, in this still shell-shocked state...I know we'll all have a ton of these stories to share in the coming weeks...but we'll all do ok anyway).
Afterward, I got a call from a former vendor I hadn't spoken to yet so sat in the parking lot and chatted with him. He asked me about my plans for the future and asked if I might be interested in a CSR job there. He said if I might be, he'd have their General Manager give me a call. I told him to please go ahead and pass my number along. The GM called me later that evening at home and made it sound like I could have the job if I wanted it. He said really, really nice things about me which was really cool to hear and I let him know that I loved working with them over the years. But there were some pros and cons. The GM is just about the nicest guy I've ever encountered and everyone else there is really great too, right on up through the owner. It's a small company and I kind of like the idea of working someplace where I would know everyone and not get lost in a sea of people. And I would probably be able to pick it up pretty quickly since I had worked with their CSRs--I'd just be on the other side. But (the cons, now...), I don't really know if I want to be on the other side. I remember thinking many times of my CSR counterparts that I would probably not love their job. And it's kind of a far drive. Not horrible...right by the airport...so kinda far, but also not anywhere near where most of my life is centered...or really, where any one's life is centered. So I told him I would just go ahead and be inappropriate and save us some time by just asking for a pay range. Figured I might as well not waste the time of either of us if it wasn't in my range. Turns out it is lower than what I was making so I gave him my sincere gratitude and appreciation and turned it down (with a window to keep the tie in case something comes up down the road that would be a better fit).
I wondered if that was the right thing to do...seems weird to turn something down when you have nothing. But I reasoned that it's still very early in my search. And I'm happy with my decision. This all feels a little like a game show....someone showing you what is behind door number one and asking if you want to take that or turn it down and go with the mystery prize behind door number two. And meanwhile, the clock is ticking.
Later on, around 6:15, I got a call from a job that I am actually very interested in. I was down in the basement so missed it, but will call in the morning. I'm excited! But I kind of hope I have a little window of time before an interview. I have so much to do to prepare! Not even sure if I can fit into my dusty old interview suits, which were last used in skinnier days. And good grief...interviewing skills....those need some dusting off as well. I'll just add that to the ever-expanding list.
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