On a whim last weekend I responded to an ad I saw posted online for a social media and marketing specialist. Though I knew I was qualified for the position, I expected an outcome similar to what I had experienced after months of job searching… that my resume would float around the cyber ether, never to be seen or heard from again. I was beginning to doubt that anyone existed on the other end of my queries and that jobs were posted without an intent to fill (or that my resume and cover letters were somehow riddled with grammatical errors and misspellings).
On Monday I was called in for an interview and by Wednesday I had accepted the job offer. Friday I met with my boss and delivered the news I had been waiting to say for quite some time: that I was putting in my two weeks’ notice to pursue something I’ve taught myself how to do from scratch with the help of books, blogs, online reading, conversations with professionals, and networking.
In less than two weeks, I will begin working with a small start-up company, enabling their clients to expand their social media outreach. Of course I’m terrified: there’s always a bit of trepidation that comes with a career change, but all signs point to the fact that I have made the right decision in my career path. What’s more? I’ll be working from home and can essentially create my own hours provided all work gets done in a timely fashion.
It’s exactly what I’ve been looking for.
I have comfortably settled into complacency over the years and it’s time to break away to try something new, something challenging, and something where I can finally utilize my writing skills. I feel a tremendous weight lifted.
The other day, I rolled down the window and breathed in the morning air on my commute to the path station.
“Oh, my god, Bryan. I have a new job!”
He turned to me and smiled. “Yes, Charlotte. You do.”
Sometimes I have to say the words out loud to convince myself I’m not dreaming.
In other news, Sandy, the foster pup Bryan and I have been taking care of for the past seven weeks, has found a forever home. And not just any home: she is living the good life with one of the nicest families I have ever had the privilege of meeting. The two kids immediately took to her and she is now busy settling into her new digs and enjoying a backyard, trampoline, and her own bed. I couldn’t be happier for her and I’m elated the family has been in touch with me to send me updates. Seeing how enthusiastic the kids were about bringing Sandy home (they were up since 6 that morning!), made me feel incredibly overwhelmed and grateful that I had a chance to be a part of her life for a short while.
It’s a new beginning for us all.
I couldn’t be happier for you and these amazing things happening in your life! You one million percent deserve every bit of happiness happening to you! You’re an amazing person!! WOO HOO, Super Schmee!
What a nice, happy post. Congrats on the new job!
Hooray, hooray, hoooooraaaaaaaay! I am beyond excited for you. It’s your time. It’s happening. GO GET IT! xoxoxoxox
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Congratulations, very excited for you!
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I am so excited for you! And now for your foster dog, too!
Jester Queen´s last [type] ..Screaming in small caps
I can so relate to how you feel. For me, the past six months have been filled with new opportunities and it has been fun and terrifying at the same time. I have another opportunity that is about to start too. I feel this one might be very exciting. I look forward to hearing about your new experiences. truly happy for you.
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Squeeeeeee! I’m so excited for you! Xxx
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I am so happy for you! Can’t wait to see what you do for this start-up company. I’m sure you will get its name out there! Exciting stuff.
And wonderful that you are a foster mom to sweet puppies. Glad your doggy found a forever home. My daughter (8) is so into pets getting 2nd chances, she has brought home 2 books and 1 dvd from school on that topic this week alone. She wants to make a difference in this world too.
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I was so excited when I saw your FB post about changing jobs. This will be the perfect job for you. The company is lucky to have you! I hope it is all that you wanted and more xxoo I know a lot about complacency and applaud anyone with the guts to make a big change like this one!
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Yay for you! Congrats and good luck at your new job!
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Congratulations on the new job! It’s so exciting to do something you love.
And that’s great that the family that took Sandy is keeping you updated on her progress. I’m sure that makes the separation much easier.
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So happy for you
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I’m SOOOOOOO happy for you! Congrats! I know you’ll love it!
And you need another dog to celebrate.
So proud of you girl. Absolutely beaming.
Blond Duck´s last [type] ..Us Again 5
Can I be jealous of you? I am SO SICK of job hunting. I’m sick of it. I’ve been doing it for a year and it’s AWFUL.
But I am also so proud of you Charlotte. And you give me hope that I will find something amazing.
Kudos friend!
Krysten´s last [type] ..Someday and Today
EEEEEPPPPPPP!!!! Congratulations! You so deserve it! I’m so excited for you! You must tell us how it goes; I’m looking to transition into something similar so I’m curious to hear all your thoughts. You’re gonna kill it girl, FOSH.
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Congrats to you. That is fantastic!
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Oh, what a dream! I have thought about getting into that field. I’m kinda smack in the middle of raising two kids (one a baby), pursuing a photography business, pursuing writing, and loving social media. It’s awesome, and in these days and times, so awesome to get heard and to get not only an interview, but an offer!
Tamara´s last [type] ..No Words: Lifestyle Photography.
Congrats on the new job, new start. That is simply one of the best feelings in the world. Good luck my darling!!!
trininista´s last [type] .."Me" is not a dirty word
I’m sooo excited for you!! I think you’re going to love working from home. The job sounds perfect for you too. Good luck!
What great news about Sandy!
As a veteran of more job searches than I care to recount, I got goosebumps thinking about how good that offer must have felt – and OMG the joy of that 2-weeks’ notice!
The home for the dog is awesome, too. I work at the HSUS, and we love us some dogs!
Joe´s last [type] ..When Fear Was Fun
WOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
::does happy dance::
Huuuuuge congrats, Char! You’re a freakin’ champ, CHAAAMP!
Rapt for you and proud of you. What a wonderful new chapter this will be for you! No doubt you’ll kick ass in the job to the nth degree (I mean, DUH).
Yaaaaay!
XOXO
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