May 16, 2008 · filed under life

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choices

Tonight we have a choice of two things we could talk about. The first thing is the fact that three days ago, I had a top-ranking US Army Special Forces soldier on my roof. But honestly, that story only gets more dull from there. (Trust me.)

Know what I’d rather talk about instead?

Are you ready?

I GOT A NEW JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know. I barely believe it myself. Can I say it again?

I GOT A NEW JOB!!!!!!!!

I don’t talk much about work because I’d rather not get dooced, but I think it’s safe to share this fabulous news with you. What are they going to do — Fire me? HAHAHAAAA.

I’m really a whole mess of emotions right now. It’s sort of impossible to tell the story from the very beginning without boring you to pieces, but the whirlwind really started last Friday afternoon when I got the offer.

Of course, I couldn’t just accept it right away. I had to get in super-hyper-analytical mode and solicit the opinions of everyone I know and a bunch of people I don’t know to make sure that I should take the job. Then I had to give myself four sleepless nights of thinking about how to best negotiate the offer, accept the offer, tell my boss, announce to my colleagues, and wrap up the last four years (!) of my professional life in the next two weeks.

So, yeah, I’ve been busy. And anxious. And nervous. And emotional. And scared. And really effing happy, too.

I’m going to keep mum about what my new job is, but I will say that I am moving into a consulting role, which is something I’ve never done before, and that I’ll still be working in the non-profit sector. It’s really a perfect fit, on paper at least. I hope that I love it this much once I actually start. I have to remember that it’s still a JOB. It’s not laying on a beach with a private butler handing me fresh margaritas every hour. But I should make just enough more money to be able to afford a vacation that includes margaritas…

Life is about choices, and I am choosing to stop sitting back in my comfy chair in my safe job with my nice coworkers. I’m choosing to begin a whole new adventure.

I just have one little question though: Is it too early to ask if they have a no-denim clause in their dress code?

42 Comments

  1. Wickedly Scarlett
    May 16, 2008 1:28 am

    Oh, Janet!! That is absolutely fantastic news!!! Congratulations, and I hope the job is everything you expect and more!

  2. elise
    May 16, 2008 2:17 am

    AAAHHHHH! Congratulations! So happy and excited for you!

  3. Single
    May 16, 2008 4:40 am

    congrats! that is super exciting and i’m happy for you.

  4. rachel
    May 16, 2008 7:02 am

    Congrats! That’s so awesome!

  5. Stephanie
    May 16, 2008 7:48 am

    Yeah! New jobs are always exciting! I hope it is as good of a fit as you imgaine!

  6. RA
    May 16, 2008 8:59 am

    HOORAY! Congratulations! I am so excited for you and glad that you have this new opportunity after such a long job hunt. But seriously, wearing jeans to work would totally sweeten the deal.

    Do you get to take any time off between gigs? That was key for me.

    Congrats again! Eee!

  7. Nilsa S.
    May 16, 2008 9:19 am

    Girrrrrrrl, that’s really great news. OUTSTANDING! I have no doubt you knocked their socks off. And I’m also quite certain you will be leaving a difficult hole to fill in your old job. As a fellow consultant (in a very different industry), welcome! Let me know if you have any questions about the wild ride. In the meantime, go out and celebrate this weekend. It’s well deserved!

  8. Operation Pink Herring
    May 16, 2008 9:24 am

    My train of thought on the way to work this morning: Man, I need a new job. I need to get on that. Seriously, like TODAY. I wonder if I’m the only person on earth stuck in this it’s-bad-but-not-THAT-bad semi-seriously job hunt. Didn’t Janet have a secret interview a long time ago? I guess that didn’t work out. Or maybe it did? She couldn’t have gotten a new job and not even mentioned it, could she? No. Could she? I should ask.

    Clearly, I have ESP. CONGRATS!!!! That is so great/exciting/scary/wonderful. HOORAY!

  9. Janssen
    May 16, 2008 9:31 am

    WOW! Mega-congratulations! I hope it’s just as good as you hope!

  10. Laurie
    May 16, 2008 9:47 am

    Congratulations! How exciting. You’ll like consulting!

  11. Kassie
    May 16, 2008 9:49 am

    Congrats and nice photography skills!
    Did people look at you a little funny as you were clicking away in the grocery store?

  12. Aleta
    May 16, 2008 10:07 am

    Congratulations! Its so exciting that you have a new opportunity! Good for you!

  13. Julie
    May 16, 2008 10:09 am

    YEAA!
    Good for you!

    Although I want to know moreeeee…

  14. Laurel
    May 16, 2008 10:11 am

    Congratulations!!!!!! I am so excited to hear that you are finally moving on to bigger and better things. Well deserved!

    If you have a second and / or want to, email me and tell me more. I promise not to stalk you. Much.

    I’m so happy for you, Janet.

  15. Kristin
    May 16, 2008 10:14 am

    Congratulations!!! I hope that your new job leads you to great professional happiness (and I’m sorry that sounded so corny, but it was sincere!LOL) I’m currently struggling with wether to leave my comfy/easy job for something new in an industry which I would enjoy more, so I hope that I can follow in your footsteps and get a move on! Congrats!

  16. heidi
    May 16, 2008 10:19 am

    that’s awesome!! Congrats! :)

    Now if the new job love could make the rounds and the employment fairy could just do me one nice favor and get me a new one as well! :) haha

  17. Jackie
    May 16, 2008 10:38 am

    I love the consultation aspect of my job, I hope it works out well for you as well! Congratulations :)

  18. Jen
    May 16, 2008 10:40 am

    Congrats :) How exciting… new jobs are always exciting and nerve-wracking. yay!

    Um… and can elaborate on the scary guy on your roof? lol

  19. heidikins
    May 16, 2008 10:47 am

    Congratulations!!! This is So! Exciting!! (Commence Happy Dance on my desk…glare at staring co-workers…continue Happy Dance.) Really darling, if you are excited and happy about the change, I couldn’t be more excited for you. And if an extra vacation is thrown in the mix; even better.

    xox

  20. Charise
    May 16, 2008 10:55 am

    Yay! Congrats! Change is always a little scary, but it will probably be SO worth it. Especially if it means you can now afford a margarita-filled vacation.

  21. ambitiousmrs
    May 16, 2008 11:07 am

    Congratulations! You need and deserve a change! Good luck and I can’t wait to hear more about it.

  22. Melissa
    May 16, 2008 11:59 am

    Congratulations!!!! I am so happy for you! :)

  23. JP
    May 16, 2008 12:21 pm

    Congratulations on the new job! I know you’ll be fabulous, but it can be a little scary leaving behind something you’ve done for four years.

    The denim question is fair game. I went from an office with a casual (jeans) Friday policy to one where I can only wear jeans on the third Friday of every month. I may be forgetful, but I always manage to remember Jeans Day.

    But for more money I might forgo jeans forever.

  24. Megan
    May 16, 2008 1:00 pm

    Congratulations! Consulting should be a fun gig for you, and it sounds like you’re REALLY ready to get into it. :-)

    Oh, and you should definitely ask about the Denim Clause. Dress code is important, no matter how sweet the job!

  25. wishcake
    May 16, 2008 1:13 pm

    How freaking awesome is this? Congrats, my dear! What an exciting new adventure…I’m proud of you for making such a big step. I think that most people I know are in their “comfy” jobs (myself included) and are too nervous to go out and see if there is something better out there.

    I’m so excited for you – best of luck!

    (On a sidenote, I’m apparently still holding out for the job with the hourly margaritas. Seriously.)

  26. Marriage-101
    May 16, 2008 1:57 pm

    Congrats!!! So happy you’re happy!

  27. -R-
    May 16, 2008 3:25 pm

    Congrats! I hope you do love consulting!

  28. Audrey
    May 16, 2008 5:38 pm

    Congratulations Janet!!! That’s wonderful news!

  29. Erin
    May 16, 2008 9:25 pm

    Congrats on the new job! Good luck with all the changes during this exciting time. Wow. I sound like a lame greeting card.

  30. Desha
    May 16, 2008 10:28 pm

    Well, I am THRILLED to bits to hear your good news! Boo-ya!!!!

  31. Kari
    May 16, 2008 10:59 pm

    Congrats Jan! That is great!

  32. Larissa
    May 17, 2008 2:48 pm

    Dress code is THE most important question to ask an employer.

    Congrats on the new job!!!

  33. janet
    May 17, 2008 5:34 pm

    Yay!!! Congratulations! What fabulous news!

  34. Zandria
    May 17, 2008 7:10 pm

    Hey, that denim-clause is a very good question to ask! I thought you would’ve asked about THAT one already. :)

    Very excited for you, my dear.

  35. Jen
    May 18, 2008 10:40 am

    Congratulations!!!

  36. Kristabella
    May 18, 2008 7:58 pm

    Congrats on the new gig!

  37. Tanya L
    May 19, 2008 1:33 am

    Congrats Janet! :) You will excel and learn a lot. Though I’m sure your old co-workers and workplace will miss you, yay for continuing to build your career!

  38. katelin
    May 19, 2008 2:34 pm

    aw congratulations that’s so exciting!!

  39. cady
    May 19, 2008 3:30 pm

    that’s awesome! congrats :)

  40. alexa
    May 19, 2008 4:07 pm

    I want to learn about the special forces-

  41. Glamorous Good Girl
    May 19, 2008 7:21 pm

    Yah!!! Congrats on the new job!! Good luck!

  42. Lindsey
    June 1, 2008 10:22 am

    I am so freaking happy for you!!! And you have inspired me, because seriously, I have become way to “comfortable” and bored and uninspired in my job. My goal after the wedding is to start considering a move. I might need you to hold me.