decisions, decisions, decisions...
The times, they are a changing...
I started packing up my apartment today. This will mark the 12th move I have made in the past 4 years, which excludes the temporary 1-2 months I have crashed with family over winter or spring breaks. Moving is nothing new, yet the pit-of-our-stomach-sadness that come with taking apart one's carefully constructed home, I still feel.
About one month ago I accepted a position with Camp Colman as Assistant Director, and Joanna (my personal friend, professional reference, and employer) is depending on my service to lead her staff team. But...
Out the of the blue my plans may just change. About three months ago, before I committed to Colman I posted my resume with the state of Washington. I waited, hoped, and waited some more but I heard nothing from them and assumed that I simply wasn't a well qualified enough for such a professional position.
Then last week I heard back from Maple Lane school/ juvenile detention center, asking for me to submit a more in-depth application. They then called me on Monday to schedule a Tuesday interview. I interviewed Tuesday, and should hear back from them by next Monday.
Is it actually possible that I could get a great job, in my field of study, right after graduation? That just does not seem real!
The downside? Maple Lane would need me to start working on May 30th... that means breaking my camp commitment, and letting my respected coworkers and friends down.
I know, the choice is already pretty clearly laid out for me, I need to take the job that is in my best interest, and in that case that means the state job. Perks at the state job which Colman lacks include: benefits, year-round employment, professional case managing/counseling experience, 2 days off each week, great pay. But I gave Colman my word, which clouds my decision with guilt.
In a funny twist of fate, I had found a friend to sublet my apartment for the summer, she moves in on the 15th. Without the camp job I have no place to move into now. Yeah, these times... they sure are a changin.
posted by Mo @ 11:28 PM
2 Comments:
hey mo
haven't talked to u for a while.
i have started working at a steel trading company last month and work busy as a bee.
i will write to u again soon!
mo, i think you should try not to feel guilty if/when you get the job for the state. of course your camp friend/employer will be dissapointed that you can't work there, but i'm sure they will understand and want the best for you. getting a job in your field immediately after graduation is so hard to do; no one could expect you to turn it down. anyway, i love you, and i hope all your dreams come true. <3 sarah
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