This is a view of the main road through Rustburg in December 2013, before the start of the Christmas Parade. |
How quickly things can change! I
told you on Monday that I had accepted a job with the town of Altavista. Things
changed later that day.
I received a phone call about the
job I had applied for and interviewed for with Campbell County. I was offered the job, and I accepted without
hesitation. I will begin the job as public information specialist on May 1. I will be working in the county seat, Rustburg, which is about 20-25 minutes from my house.
Though I was glad to have gotten
the job with the town, I had been having some “gut” feelings that I may not be
going in the right direction.
I was afraid that I would receive an offer from the county.
To me, it would just complicate things because I would have to make a choice.
Now I realize that having the
choice was a good thing.
I realized that I would regret
turning down the county job. And the job description? Well, it’s like it was
written with someone like me in mind. It includes a lot of my favorite things
to do: writing, designing brochures, updating websites, helping others with
content management, providing information to the public about county issues,
etc.
And I know many of the people I
will be working with because I’ve covered county government for the newspaper
for five and a half years. They’re good people that I have a lot of respect
for.
I knew when I said yes to the job that
it was the right decision. Even though I don’t start the job for another month,
I am looking forward to it!
It is a full time job. But I won’t
be writing nearly as much as I do now on the job, and I am determined to carve
out time for my own writing. Lots of writers have to do that.
I have not applied for any other
jobs. I am satisfied with what I’ve done and am looking forward to the future.
My last day with the newspaper will now be April 17. I am taking a couple of
weeks off to decompress.
Thank you all for your support
through this very anxious time of looking for another job and another
challenge. You have helped me get through this.
Now I really do feel like I can
let go of the anxiety and just be for a while.
Congrats on your new job! It sounds perfect for you! Have a happy day!
ReplyDeleteLook at you go with your two awesome job offers! Fabulous! You will just have to blog during your lunch hour ;-)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like an even better fit on the other one -- made for you. And I admire that you recognized that and pulled out of the other. Someone will be very happy to have that -- and you will be very happy at your new place. All Systems GO! Three cheers!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations once again, Tina! And enjoy your time off!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your chosen path!
ReplyDeleteoh, i'm glad you are happy with your decision! well, if the town hadn't taken so long in their job offer, things might have been different for them and you. but it all worked out the way it should! congrats!
ReplyDeleteYou were really dancing around on this situation. I'm happy that you got what you really want.
ReplyDeletecongrats on your new adventure, i am soooooo happy for you!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the new job! Yes, choices can be a good thing. I am very happy for you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I'm glad you have a couple of weeks off to just relax and get ready for your new job. Happy Easter to you and yours!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Tina :) I'm so pleased that everything has worked out for you in the best way.
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