The job interview!

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The job interview!
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Thu, 06-24-2004 - 9:45pm
OK opinions needed here. I met this morning with the attorney. He seems very nice and he has not had a big turn over in office help. His secretaries seem to stay on for a while, like several years. The one that is leaving is moving to Florida. Well his associate just left and went out on his own so the fact that I was interested in part time really peaked his interest. He did not formally offer me the job but left the interview with him telling me to think it over and he would do the same. He did present me with more money per hour then I currently make........$12.00 verses the $8.00 I currently make with Steve and the $11.00 I made with Brian. He suggested 5 days at 4 hours a day, 10 to 2. I did discuss the smoking and the lady who is leaving is the smoker and there would no longer have that in the office. He would want "someone" to start the same week we get back from our TN vacation. He strongly believes in respect and no yelling at his employees, and the includes from clients too. He said he has made clients appoligize to his secretaries and he fully understands that without the "girls" he would not be where he is. He said he believes in rewarding for hard and loyal work. The ladies get bonuses when he does well and he gives them extra when he sees they work that little extra. Now if this job came up in Sept I would be jumping at the chance but because I have kind of gotten myself thinking that I would be home for the summer I am worried about the kids. Bill would rather me be home but he said he understands my wanting to stay working. And all that goes along with it. He said its up to me and he supports my choice. Now I would have to figure out child care for Katie for 6 weeks, which really is not that bad on the broad spectrum of things. If Steve had not decided to move I had planned on working the 3 days.

I think I will see how tomorrow goes and see if Tom offers me anything. If not I think I should give the other attorney a call and speak with him again. One thought might be to present myself with working Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for the rest of the summer and come September we could adjust. This way I could still have a day home to have some special mommy/katie time like going to the beach or park. Worst thing is he could say no, right?

I am not bad because I want to continue to work through the summer, am I? Its not an easy choice and I am afraid that if I do not take this opportunity I may not find something so close to home with these kind of hours.

Deb

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Thu, 06-24-2004 - 10:00pm
No, you are not bad for wanting to work thru the summer!I know how much I loved my part time job I had a few years back.Something that is about you is a very good thing.But I know balancing work and family is tough especially when they are used to having you home.The hours with this job sound great especially during school.You would be there before and after school.Good luck with your decision.

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Thu, 06-24-2004 - 10:02pm
Sounds like a terrific guy, and with a 50% pay raise, I can see why you'd be ready to go. Try out the parttime option for the summer and see if he'll buy it. Like you said, the worst he can say is no. I don't think wanting to take advantage of the opportunity is wrong. I hope it works out for you.

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Fri, 06-25-2004 - 8:00am
I can see where this is a tough one. The position does sound appealing with those kind of hours close to home. The 4 day approach might not be a bad idea and see how it flies with him. I guess I'm always of the opinion that if things are meant to be pieces sort of fall into place. Like you said the worst that can happens is that he says no. Good luck with the decision and let us know.

Susan

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Fri, 06-25-2004 - 8:51am
I think it sounds like a wonderful opportunity, Deb. The fact that there's low turnover says a LOT, IMO - I've worked where there's high turnover in both secretarial *and* professional levels, and it's not desirable even with a whopping pay raise.

As for working the summer, it's really a personal choice... but I think that an offer like this isn't one that'll come along every week (good hours, good rate, close to home, good working atmosphere). I know it's a tough decision, and emotions can't be ruled out, but standing on the sidelines, I see a lot of positives.

You *could* see if Tom offers you anything, but that'll be a continuation of Steve's job - probably no raise at this time. If you want to see what develops there, I think you're justified in thinking about this current possibility over the weekend, and if you still feel positive about it, call him Monday presenting your M-Th offer for the rest of the summer, with 5 days starting in September again.

Of course, keep us posted!












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Fri, 06-25-2004 - 12:31pm
Good luck with your decision, Deb. The job offer sounds good & I would try to talk him into a 4 day work week, too! You deserve a great job after all you have done to prepare yourself - the time at college, etc. It's neat to be independently sufficient, too! I love meeting new people on the job & there's always lunches out with friends. You deserve some fun for yourself, too!
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Sat, 06-26-2004 - 9:48am
I'm sure that you'll decide well.

You're not a bad mom for working, including in the summer. Your daughter will have a great role model. Especially since you are obviously trying very hard to balance work and family commitments. I suspect she'll be quite excited to spend time with you when you get home from work each day, rather than bored by SOMS (same old mom syndrome). :-)

Good luck with your decision. Keep us posted.

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Sat, 06-26-2004 - 9:54am
There is nothing bad about wanting to work through the summer.
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