How To Start a New Job

Most of you know that I started a new job about three weeks ago. One of my good friends is moving to Florida and therefore, leaving her position open. She had asked me back in June if I was interested and at first, I said no, thinking how happy I was at my then current job. Then I thought a little bit about it and realized that the best part about my current job was the people. The rest was just stress, stress, stress. So, I went back to her and said, "you know what? I am interested. Tell me all about it!" And over the course of two months, I turned in my resume, was called in for two separate interviews, and was offered the job of Accounting Manager for Park Tudor School. And no, I'm not going to be teaching any classes or taking over the former AM's job of Volleyball Coach. That would just be bad news for everyone!

I was ecstatic! Everything about the job seemed perfect with the exception of a longer drive. But, hey, it is mostly interstate and not at all bad. I broke the news to Heartland and gave a little over two weeks notice. My first day at PT was Monday, Sept. 12th. I was so excited and nervous at the same time--just like the first day of school. :) Everyone I met was awesome and I was settling in great at my first day. The only problem was that I had to tell the CFO of my pregnancy. Yep, I didn't say anything during the interview process as I didn't want that to sway the decision in any way. I knew I'd be perfect for it, pregnant or not. So, on my first day, I broke it to her that I was 14 weeks along. It went a little something like this (speaking very quickly)..."So, I'm not really sure how to say this, but this isn't how I wanted to start, but I'm 14 weeks pregnant." Whew! She was very understanding and understood that it was going to happening sooner or later, just a little sooner than expected. All in all, it was a good conversation. And it just so works out that part of my leave is expected to be over spring break, which is two weeks. 

I've been there three weeks now and things are going very well! Not only are the people extremely fantastic, but I have almost two months learning the ropes from the person who has done the job the past couple years. It also helps that we are super good friends. Thanks so much Sarah! Without her help, easing into the job would not have been as smooth as it has been. Also, without her, I wouldn't have a had this opportunity in the first place. I owe it all to Sarah and can't say thank you enough!!  I'm just going to be sad when she leaves :(

To all of you looking for jobs, I hope you're as lucky as I have been and have something fantastic fall in your lap!

Happy Job Hunting!
--Am