Blessings and Promises
Posted by: Devyl GyrlLet me see if I can quit bouncing around long enough to blog this.
I went to my 2nd interview with the appliance store today. I met with the wifey unit, and we discussed everything from home schooling (which she does with their five kids) to impossible parents to medical benefits. I really think this interview was to see whether or not she and I would get along if we had to work side by side (not a likely possibility - she tries to keep her office hours at home, and I would be working in the office if I got the job).
Overall, we had a pleasant conversation. I always get nervous when someone speaks a lot about their Faith or the Bible, because while I am a Christian, and I do have a great deal of Faith, I do not like for anyone to put their religion or practices on me. I am not a Bible-studier. I feel my connection with God comes from my connection with God, not how many Bible verses I know (or, in my case, DON’T know). I pray, I attend Church, I get involved with causes to help others, I live my life in a manner which suggests I want to make life better for others, not just for myself.
We discussed money a little bit, and I told her that their payscale is lower than even the low end of what I wanted to accept from an employer, but that I would be willing to cross that line for their company. I just feel very strongly about this company, and these people.
The husband unit came into the office then, and we discussed my references, and the glowing reports he received from everyone (thank you, everyone!). They both said that their biggest concern is that I was looking at five years as long-term, whereas they would prefer I would be with them for the endurance of the business. I saw that as a good sign.
We spend some more time speaking a little about religion, about the Volunteer work I was always involved with in Jacksonville when I was in the Navy (Thanks, Sidyen, I love you dearly for bringing that up!), and how we can implement that into their business and not lose out on a lot of money.
We spent some time discussing where they hope the business will be in five years, where they hope I would fit into the business, and how they think I would be an asset to the company.
And then …
THEY OFFERED ME THE JOB!
I’m so incredibly pleased! They are even starting me at a few cents higher (in this small town, in this economy, the few cents makes a HUGE difference) than what they initially offered. I think by my 90-day review, I’ll be making at least as much as I wanted my minimum pay to be (which isn’t a lot, trust me). And, they do annual raises - guaranteed, paid holidays (the major holiday days), discounts on appliances (new or used), and they promised not to micro-manage me! WOOOT! It doesn’t get any better than this! Well, a $30k/yr paycheck would be better *L* but, in time, good things will come.
This week has been truly filled with blessings. First the house, then the job! YAY!!
I start tomorrow, because they have a “meeting” every Friday to discuss the previous week’s accomplishments and the next week’s goals. I’ll be meeting the rest of the crew, right away. AND, they provide breakfast biscuits and OJ. Woot!