September 22, 2005
BEANS!
so, before i spill the news, let's flash back to a couple weeks ago:
i came into work on a monday morning and was welcomed by a flashing message light on my phone. i don't like message lights. that typically means something is wrong. i don't like it when things go wrong. i listened to the message, braced for the worst and was surprised by what i was hearing.
it was a contact i had made several years ago that was calling to check in and see how things were going, oh, and if i was interested he wanted me to come down and talk with he and his project manager about some opportunities that they had available.
well, i've been with my current company for about seven and a half years. for the first five or so years, the work was challenging and i was learning new things with every project i'd work on. but the last few years, which included a huge software package implementation, have been tough, stagnant and at times, downright depressing. so, while not actively looking for new work, i wasn't going to turn down an opportunity to see what else was available, especially if i was being pursued.
so, i interviewed with the contact and his project manager. and i was hooked. the new role includes working with a project team (i've been working solo for the majority of my programming career), working in a language that i've been dying to program in, and the kicker, a flexible schedule that would allow me to pursue my goal of coaching.
the interview went well and i received a call requesting a list of references. once provided, i started receiving feedback from my list, saying that they'd been called and what sort of questions they were being asked. shortly after, i received another call from their corporate recruiter asking to set up a second interview with their vp of hr and their cio. the call back went splendidly, and after spending quite some time with the cio and listening to his vision for the department, i knew i'd be very bummed if i didn't get an offer.
this was last friday. the recruiter ensured me i'd hear back either friday or monday at the latest. so, monday came and went. tuesday came and went. by the time i got home on wednesday, i still hadn't heard any word. blah.
over the past few days, my prayer has been that i would be broken to God's will for my life. if this was the route He wanted me to go, i asked for open doors. clear yes or no's. as i went for my run yesterday, i spent some more time praying about the situation. i came to terms with the possibility of staying where i currently am. giving up the idea of working for this new company was tough to do, but i had to accept that if i was to stay with my current job, i had to come to terms with that and continue to give 100% while here.
so, i got home after the run, cooled down, logged my miles and was getting ready to hop in the shower when my phone rang.
it was the corporate recruiter calling, with a job offer.
so, this morning, i've accepted the position and i start the new job on oct 10th. to say i'm excited is an understatement. now i have the lovely job of writing a resignation and weathering the coming storm. wish me luck!
Posted by jeff at September 22, 2005 7:52 AMComments
Congrats!
Posted by: warren at September 22, 2005 8:55 AMAWESOME news Jeff!! Congratulations and best of luck to you!
Posted by: mark at September 22, 2005 9:00 AM(high five) Congratulations.
Posted by: Deene at September 22, 2005 9:22 AMThat's awesome! Different careers and different details... but I just went through the same thing. I start Monday! Good luck!
Posted by: tarheeltri at September 22, 2005 9:37 AMWish that would happen to me (sort of). Good job, dude!
Posted by: Meredith at September 22, 2005 9:58 AMYEAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dave and I knew you would be getting an offer. They would have to be totally dolts to pass you up!
I'm thrilled for you, but not surprised that you got the job. It sounds like you are *almost* as passionate about your career as you are about running....and energy like that is something that people want to be around.
Handshakes and hugs all around.
(Coaching, huh? Hhmmm. Duly noted.)
Posted by: Dianna at September 22, 2005 10:03 AMWoW cool! My last job lead came right after walking through a cloud of ladybugs, all swirling about.
Can't wait to hear about it all as you make the transition!
Posted by: tracy at September 22, 2005 10:21 AMok so when you finaly gave in and said you would be broken to God's will for your life He gave you the desires of your heart. prov 3:5-6
Posted by: Oldman at September 22, 2005 10:32 AMJust awesome. I love it and Oldman is totally right. When you totally turn it over, things happen! Congratulations, even though it sounds as if you totally deserve this. I hope it is the dream job and works out for life. Woohoo!
Posted by: flatman at September 22, 2005 10:35 AMCongratulations! Good luck with the upcoming transition.
Posted by: Dawn at September 22, 2005 10:43 AMCONGRATULATIONS~!
Will you have to move? Or is it in the same area? That's awesome news. Good luck!
Wow, how great is that?
I'll pass under separate cover, but ending up in Connecticut was about as clear a sign from God (meant in the completely serious method) as one can get. Still trying to figure out why He wanted us up here, but it was clear he did...
Posted by: jank at September 22, 2005 11:50 AMWow! Congrats! That sounds just awesome. I wish you all the best in the new position.
Posted by: Dawn (aka Pink Lady) at September 22, 2005 12:02 PMCongrats! It sounds awesome!
Posted by: Karin at September 22, 2005 12:33 PMCongratulations! All the best in your new position and hope the transition goes smoothly.
Posted by: ali at September 22, 2005 1:40 PMFinally! Hooray. I am *so* happy you heard and that it all worked out. The new company doesn't know how lucky it is to get you.
Posted by: susan at September 22, 2005 2:44 PMCongrats!! Your excitement and anthusiasm is refreshing!
Posted by: Danny at September 22, 2005 2:59 PMYou were already one of my running heros, and now I find out that you're a prayer warrior as well. So excited for you, and so thrilled to read about how you approached all of this in obedience and prayer, all the while remaining loyal to your current employer... Congratulations!
Posted by: Steffany at September 22, 2005 3:10 PMGlad those beans finally spilled ... and I'm joining in the congratulations chorus! They're lucky to have you, Jeff ... good luck with working out all of the pre-details.
Posted by: beverly at September 22, 2005 4:00 PMCongratulations on the new job, I am very happy for you! And I am both happy and jealous that this will allow you the opportunity to coach!
Good luck with all of this - you obviously have a lot of moral support as you move ahead with your new pursuits!
Posted by: Alison at September 22, 2005 4:08 PMluckluckluckluckluckluckluckluckluckluckluck!!!
All yours & wished for.
I'm sure you won't need it since you seem to make your own pretty good. Congratulations.
Posted by: c at September 22, 2005 4:42 PMWow, that sounds great! You must be so excited.
Good luck in the transition.
Posted by: Dave at September 22, 2005 5:44 PMMany, many congratulations to you! I can't believe you have such good, good news! That's awesome! I echo everyone else's cheers. What a happy day!
That's great news Jeff! Congratulations!!
Posted by: Lara at September 23, 2005 4:45 AMCongratulations Jeff! Great news! It makes me happy to know that good things happen to good people. Good luck w/ the new job!
Posted by: Rebecca at September 23, 2005 9:26 PMVery cool beans! Congratulations! No luck necessary - you and God have it covered, I think. May your transition go well and have fun blooming in your new environment.
Posted by: Karen in Calgary at September 24, 2005 6:32 AMYEA!!!! Congratulations, Jeff!!
Sorry so late with this. Sounds like super news. Resignation letter should be easy as pie. "I'm outta here!". :) Heh, heh. That'll be mine. ;)
Posted by: Jon in Michigan at September 24, 2005 7:20 PMHey Good Luck to you in the new challenge. I started working on a new team project at the college this past week that I'm really excited about - good coworkers, a better office, more money, and a chance of making some good changes in the organization. Life is good all over I guess.
Posted by: SD at September 25, 2005 5:54 PM