Another Work Update...

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Another Work Update...
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Thu, 07-13-2006 - 10:15pm

Just wanted to let all of you know that I received some information regarding the position that I interviewed for around Memorial Day Weekend and was supposed to have heard something about in June...

I was talking with my boss on Tuesday about this development plan that we are all having to put in place... not tied to merit increases, but can really help you grow, is the company spin... during part of it, he asked if I had heard anything and I told him that I hadn't yet and at this point it was a bit frustrating as we were well past the timeframe described by the hiring manager, with whom my boss has a great relationship with, both personal (former roommates) and at work. He seemed shocked that I hadn't heard anything and said that he would talk to the hiring manager--I told him that at this point, I was rather indifferent about it, if I get it, I'm sure I'll enjoy it, but if I don't... at this point it would just be nice to hear something... He understood, as he has been in this sort of limbo before and in fact he's been in worse limbo... when he first became my manager, it wasn't official for a while, but he was doing my monthly reviews, etc as I was his direct report... then his boss told him he couldn't do that because it wasn't official... two months later the ink was dry and that's where we are now... so he has been in a worse position in the here's the job, go do it, oh no, just kidding kind of way...

But like I said, my manager was shocked that I hadn't heard something from HR... this morning, he comes by my office and tells me that he needs to know if I don't hear something from HR by 3pm... and you know I didn't... but in the meantime, he had had lunch with the hiring manager and it was decided that he would talk to me and my colleague who has also applied for the position.

The story is that soon after we interviewed, the position was put on hold. I don't know how high up the ladder the hold came from, but it was there and HR apparently thought the hiring manager was going to tell us and the hiring manager thought HR was going to speak up... in the long run, neither did... in my mind I see the one person pointing in opposite directions in the you were going to do that, right, kind of way... The good news is that as of noon today, the position was released from whatever hiring hold it was on... so apparently the hiring manager is going to be reviewing candidates and making a decision within the next several days... so hopefully, but this time next week, I should know something either way... I hope!

Thanks for your continued good thoughts... I will keep you posted!

Julie

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Thu, 07-13-2006 - 11:23pm
Well, at least you know the scoop!

Karen ~ wildlucky4me ~

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Registered: 07-08-2004
Sun, 07-16-2006 - 9:55am
Definitely keep us posted! Corporate America can be a bit of a drag...I know how it goes!