Okay, about the job.  I happened across the job posting (paralegal) the week before last, but it had been posted almost 3 weeks earlier. The attorney is known as being an expert in his field of law, and sends out monthly newsletters that I always enjoy – he manages to take a relatively dry subject and breathe life into it.  Anyway, I was intrigued, and sent him an e-mail with a copy of my resume, explaining that I had seen his posting, that I realized it had likely been filled at that late date, but hoped he might consider me for some future opportunity with his firm. He responded to say that he had one finalist, but hadn’t yet made the choice to hire, and wanted to meet with me.

And then I looked it up on a map and went, oh crap, that’s a nasty commute (double my current drive, and right through downtown Dayton and way north). But the side route really isn’t bad, going a little farther west gets me a quiet ride through the cornfields, about 35 minutes. Not ideal, but not stressful like the rush-hour traffic on the freeway.

I had a two-hour interview with the attorney last week. I went in thinking I was wasting my time and his. I came out scarily excited.  The firm is small, but growing fast, cutting edge technology all around – I love that! And I really like the attorney. He loves his work, and his passion for it is infectious. I think he would be a great guy to work for, someone who inspires you to give your best.

He had me complete a Kolbe Assessment, then I did a second interview with his wife (a very successful businesswoman in her own right – I really liked her, too), and HR called me yesterday afternoon and made an offer.  I start on the 20^th. 

I’m scared but excited.  This is a different area of law than I am accustomed to, and could be a wonderful opportunity for me to grow and challenge myself in new ways.  He even spoke of eventually having me give presentations to groups and at seminars.  (gulp)  I hope I’m up to it….

Now to tell my current boss…..

5.5 easy-paced miles on the TM.  Legs still fee tired, but the constant rain could just be sapping my running mojo a bit.

Very exciting Holly!    You will definitely thrive in that atmosphere.

I am sick .... have a code and feel like carp.   

That is soo Awesome Holly!!!  ~ it's that last part (telling current boss) that always kicks my butt!

{{{Mary}}}

It was a beautiful morning in Minnesota....I slept in too...in CO

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Holly S. great news!  Congratulations!  FWIW, my car commute is about 45 minutes in and about an hour back.  It is true I do not have to do it every day so that helps a lot.  But you get used to it.  If you do not have a way to get commercial free music on your car radio now is the time to find a way!

divechief higher pay for some life interfering obstacle is, well, I guess pretty normal.  I guess living on a ship for months on end sounds a lot more exciting when you are 10 then when you grow up and actually do it!  But, the pay does seem like it is pretty good for accepting it.

Holly... way to nail an interview!  Congrats... new growth area too!

A bit muggy 62° but a nice 6 mile progression run in 48:36 (8:06)

8:35, 8:23, 8:10, 8:01, 7:48, 7:32

Talk about jobs.. waiting on the edge of my chair for word about the job in Michigan... tap, tap, tap, tap..

Meanwhile my master bath remodel is coming along nicely, almost at tiling stage (fully tiled shower from scratch + bathroom floor and tub surround - used to be carpet - no, not the shower - the floor and tub surround!) All cement board is in place, final mudding of shower pan today then tile!

Yay Holly!

I would report my run but my Garmin misfired... I know I pressed the button, but as I was approaching the end of my 3ish mile loop, I looked at it and saw the distance was still zero... ack! Now my run didn't happen!

3ish miles in some 30ish minutes. I know I felt like I was going fast, but I'll never know for sure... Good thing I'm running again this evening; track workout, after which the ladies are taking me out for a beer and a bite. Today I am a perfect square!

That's awesome Holly ! A huge congrats and best wishes. I'm curious to know how your current employer takes the news...With all you've said in the past I could see that going many ways. I suspect she'll have a wake up call and suddenly realize what she's losing.

Another morning of sleeping in. This is starting to bother me. I usually pop right out of bed...I'm ready for bed at 8:30 and sleeping in until nearly 6:00am.

Finally some nice weather !

Congratulations, Holly!!!  You deserve this, and I know you're going to grow and succeed in ways you never dreamed possible.  This is so exciting!  As for your current employer, maybe this is the nudge she needs to push forward to retirement.  With regard to the commute, maybe this isn't the best time to tell you mine's 15 min max.

Mary - Get better, sweetie!  Sounds like you maybe have run yourself into the ground a bit.

Me - Nothin'.  I got nothin' this morning.  *sigh*  Maybe after work.  Dr. appt at 10:45.  Keep your fingers crossed!