Greetings Cubicle Monkeys!!!

Well, not to jump to conclusions but it would seem that the “no work” dry spell is finally over. I had applied for a seasonal job with H&R Block doing tech support for their tax minions which would run from mid October through the end of April 2009. They finally called me about a week ago to let me know that I was hired for the job.

In the meantime while I was waiting to hear back from them I set up an interview with another company I was referred to by a friend from my last job. Well, they called me in for one job, interviewed me for two different (yet related) jobs, and I took it. As always I’m not going to name names as far as the company goes, and I’m sure everyone knows why.

So as of Monday I will be starting my new job as an assistant project manager for a communications/infrastructure company. That basically means I will be pulling permits, doing job walk-throughs and bids, and making sure the installers have what they need and are getting the job done correctly and on time. Not a huge change from my last job, even though I was the lead installer the project manager was never on site which basically left me to be the project manager in addition to being the lead installer.

So, not a huge change for me other than the surroundings and the employees.
Unfortunately the comic is still going to be on hold for a few months. I have to use every bit of my time to work, save money, and get back out on my own in a financially viable way before I can get back to work on the comic in full swing.

Now, I’m not one to count my chickens before they hatch, so to speak. Being that I was offered two different jobs and took the higher job on the ladder I made sure to let them know that I’m more than capable of doing either job and I gave them the choice of where to put me. They in turn asked me to make the choice and told me not to worry if what I pick doesn’t happen to work out because they’re willing to let me move to the other position as a back drop.

I can only hope that this company is serious about taking care of it’s employees, unlike my last job that was screwing over it’s employees for a measly gain in their own pockets.

More updates to follow, stay tooned!!!

It's about time your luck changed for the better. Congrats my man and I hope they treat you well.

Good to hear, I was pulling for you. Good luck getting settled in to the new job.

Damn good news! I say it is karma.

Congrats!

Quote: Originally Posted by Fred_G Damn good news! I say it is karma. Congrats!

What he said, just with a NY accent.

The only thing holding me back now is waiting to get all the info back from the background check and drug screen.

I still hadn't been given word on any of it by this morning so I went in to the office anyway, not only to make an appearance but also to gauge how long it takes me to get to the office. My boss is apparently a big stickler about being in the office before or exactly at 7:30am. Not really a big deal as I generally like getting to work early and taking a few moments to get oriented.

I know the drug screen will come back soon, but I worry that the background check could take up to 2 weeks, meaning I can't start working until they get it back and approve it.

/hurry up and wait