Jay Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 I've been at my current job for a year and not really liking it for awhile now. It's a small law firm and I don't like the other assistant who is the "staff manager". She makes me do all the work while she does nothing but bark orders. So I've been looking around and have 3 different opportunities: First one, and the one I want the most is with the US government in the District Court. I've always wanted to work for the federal government, once you are in its easy to move around and up, and little or no worry of loosing your job. But it's near my current job do still an hour and a half commute. Second is boring work but the company is progressive and a lot of perks including flex time. But it's also in Chicago so a long commute Third is a firm real close to my house (2 miles away), and the same sort of work I do now. But I doubt they pay more than I'm making now and they have been going back and forth with me since April so I'm not sure about them at all Hopefully one of them will pan out! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Indeed hope that one will work out for you Jay... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Good luck Jay! Xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Good luck mate. Onwards and Upwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Best of luck to you Jay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awolf401 Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Only you can make that decision. I wish you luck in whatever you decide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted October 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 Two down one to go! The job close to my house was today and I think it went well and seems like a great place to work. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted October 2, 2015 Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 Fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted October 2, 2015 Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 Good luck Jay! [emoji8] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted October 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 Thanks! The one I think I really want is Wednesday working for the federal government in the US District Court. It's exactly why I went into the legal profession, but it's still a long commute; the office is actually just 2 blocks from where I work now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted October 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Well I got a job offer for a law firm 2 miles from my house, making more than I am now. So I'm going to be taking it! I'll have much more time with the huskies and be able to be home at lunch!! I'm really excited for this opportunity and even more excited to see my doggies more Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Yay congrats mate. . . good move Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Good deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Short commute, more money, a lot more time with furkids... no brainer to me...Congrats Jay... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goingsolo Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Congratulations xxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBELHOWLUC49 Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) Really Good news for you. and your doggies. You get to leave the evil Boss and work really close to home. Would love to be there when you tell her. Edited October 9, 2015 by NOBELHOWLUC49 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Congratulations Jay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted October 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 I'll be starting on November 2nd, I plan on telling them here at the end of next week. Funny thing is that they just gave me a raise today lol. But this job pays more PLUS its close to home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Oh what I would give to get a raise. Make sure to let us know how giving your notice goes. To me, that was always the fun part. But I've only worked for a couple places since I started paying taxes. Have been with my current employer over 38 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted October 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 Well I officially put in my notice. I'm off the hook on telling crazy office manager as the owner is taking care of that tomorrow after I leave [emoji2] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted October 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Well, less than 5 days left at my current job. Next Monday I will be 2 miles from home and be able to see the huskies more often, which I am excited about... But I had a second interview at the US District Court in Chicago, which is like my dream job, but it would keep me away from home. It will be really difficult if I have to make a decision if I am offered that job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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