Jan 23 2007
Change
I have a lead on a new job. It was not something I went looking for, but something I have thought and prayed a lot about. The idea of changing jobs scares the crap out of me, but I emailed my resume tonight and I have a meeting scheduled for Thursday after work.
I have almost psyched myself out of even checking out said lead. The lead would be from someone I used to work with whom they fired, I am guessing, over two years ago. I am very happy he thought of me and was super excited last night. We had dinner and he told me about the job and all that jazz. It was a good time and exciting that I might be able to start a new job.
Today was a good day and work and I ended up feeling like I am betraying the people I work for by even considering checking into another job. Everyone I talk to is very excited that I may get a new job. I am excited, but all the what if’s keep going though my mind and make me more and more apprehensive. As scared as this is making me I am forcing myself to continue to presume and see what happens. After talking to me they may not even want to hire me, or they could love me and dump tons of money in my lap for less work that I am doing now. Who knows? I sure don’t, but I am hoping for some where in the middle of the two.
I guess I will find out in a few days. At the very least it got me to get my resume updated. I also wanted to point out that I now have a poll. It is job related. I will try to make future polls more interesting so go vote and show me that you are interested.
Mom just went through the same thing. She starts her new job next week. Doesn’t pay as much, but should be less stressful and more secure than the one she has now.
Hope the interview goes well. You shouldn’t feel bad at all about looking into a new job. You’re seriously overworked where you are now. There’s a point I think at which it doesn’t matter how much money you get, enjoying your job is more important. Your life can’t and shouldn’t be primarily focused on work all the time.
Dusty: Cool! Less stress and more secure is a very good move.
Steven: I am not exactly sure it is an interview. The email I got from the old coworker just said that he would like to meet me, so I am not really sure what it is.
I am sure he is wanting to see if you are a “fit”. So to see if your personality goes well with who is already there. No worries though, because if you liked your former coworker…all should be well.
“You, Lord, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm and put their trust in you” Isaiah 26:3
Maybe it’s like that Seinfeld episode where George was working for the Yankees but the Mets met with him and wanted him to come work for them but they couldn’t call it a “meeting” because George was still undercontract and they “weren’t telling him to get fired so they could hire him on” either. I’m hoping somebody remembers that episode because I just sounded really stupid if nobody does.