Back in the Work Force HAPPY DANCE
I have to interrupt my vacation posting with some great
news!
I’m back in the work field, starting August 19th! It was a surprise; I wasn’t searching
the Internet for employment or sending out resumes. In fact, not long ago, I said a prayer, “Ok, God, if you
want me to have a job…. please find it for me and send it to me, because I’m
not looking right now. Part time
please.”
The day before my husband’s birthday, I received a phone
call from Mr. Derbes. He handled
the case for my Dad when Dad adjusted the ownership of the company, back in
2011. I attended most of the meetings with Dad and Mr. Derbes, out of loyalty,
respect, support and concern for my Dad.
(Concern because my Dad had just gone through 3 open-heart surgeries
within a matter of 45 days not long before the case was filed with the law firm.)
OK, that’s a lot of background, but I thought I had to
share, because why would Mr. Derbes call me? I worked in the finance industry from ages 16-40, not an
attorney’s office, though I did work with attorneys in collecting legal
accounts. To have an attorney
recommend me for a part-time bookkeeping position in his firm… it made me feel
good that someone thought so well of me :) Granted, I never did bookkeeping for a law firm, but I handled a great deal of H.R. responsibilities, insurance claims, accounts receivables and billing in the finance industry - different animal of course, but skills that are transferrable include the ability to learn quickly, skilled with various computer programs, attention to detail and working with deadlines.
The interview was in the evening of my husband’s
birthday. Two attorneys from the
law firm and their bookkeeper conducted the interview. (There are a total of 10 attorneys in
the law firm and the bookkeeper does all of the billing, etc for them. I can definitely understand why she
needs assistance.)
When I got home, Greg asked me how it went. I replied, “I think it went well. I’m eager to do the work and the people
are really nice. I think it would
be a great fit and good hours, still allowing me time with our son. BUT…. I don’t know any of their
programs. If they interview
someone with their program experience, I probably will not get the job.”
During the interview we talked about their programs, what
programs I knew, etc. We talked
about work hours – Monday through Friday – 25-30 hours a week depending on the
workload. We also talked about
daycare, given that I mentioned my son and his age. I had already talked with my parents and Greg’s parents,
both were happy to have more time with their grandchild. We are incredibly fortunate to have
very supportive families!
I talked with our parents about watching Gregory prior to
the interview, because I didn’t want to apply for a job without knowing that
our son would be cared for and I really did not want Gregory in daycare. It was good to have this in order prior
to the interview, because I had the answers to the attorneys’ concerns.
As for the programs, I explained that it’s true I don’t have
the experience, but I am a fast learner.
I take good notes and I’ll ask questions. I am eager to do this and excited about the work, especially
learning new things! What I’m even
happier about is that it’s with a law firm where we have worked with them. I trust and respect their integrity, professionalism,
support and abilities based on the experience of how they handled the case for
my Dad. So, though this will be
new to me, on some level the atmosphere is not.
During the interview, they explained that the interviewing
process had just started that morning.
I figured they would interview for the rest of the week, if not longer.
I received a call the next day with a job offer! Melanie, one of the attorneys in the
interview, said that they made their decision after my interview! Wow. Talk about make me feel good! Melanie also said that she went to Mr. Derbes and thanked
him for recommending me to the position.
I was smiling so much! My
husband said, “I don’t think I’ve ever been pursued by an employer like that
before.”
I don’t start until August 19th and I’m itching
to do so! I have nervous energy,
eager to start working and prove that I’m worthy of them hiring me.
If my son wasn’t with our parents while I work, I’d feel
guilty about not being here for him.
When our son was first born, we agreed that I wouldn’t work for the
first 18 months. Gregory turns 18
months on August 18th!
But even still, my husband and I had said, “We don’t have to rush into
me finding a job.” But this one
came to me. I think it’s God’s
planning. It’s a good
age for Gregory and good time for me to start back to work and not on a full
time scale. I realize there is
stress involved with any new job, learning curves and pressure to learn
quickly. I’m mentally prepared for
this and eager to do so.
OK, on to some pictures from Greg’s birthday, when we went
out to celebrate, pictures of the matching shirts I bought for him and Gregory,
Gregory playing hide and seek (he screams in delight when we go looking for
him, so it’s really hard not to find him.
Lol). Thanks to all who
sent prayers and positive thoughts, encouragement and congratulations. Having the support of family and
friends makes this world a beautiful place.
Matching Daddy and Son shirts
Ah, the glow of the iPad. Lol
At Zea's restaurant for my husband's birthday
Yumm, love their grilled veggie/hummus plate!
Playing hide and seek!
Loves looking outside
He likes spaghetti. But don't cut up the spaghetti too small. He likes to play with the spaghetti strings.
Outside of a restaurant - pretty flowers - he sat down for one second.
And he is off running!!
Going for an evening walk, he sits down to play with the leaves.
Comments
Love the 'Copy-Paste' T-shirt you managed to find for Gregs (Dad & Son)!
Awww...Greg Jr. looks adorable :)
Looks like a wonderful birthday celebration!