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Holy Crap!! I got 2 offers today!!UPDATE Pg 2

cmastro25 Posted: Dec 06, 2005 03:37 PM+

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Posted: Dec 06, 2005 03:37 PM

Re: Holy Crap!! I got 2 offers today!!UPDATE Pg 2

Posted by BKtoLI

I got it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I start tomorrow. They came back and counteroffered at $4700 higher than the LI job. The LI job was not budging.

That and I would be working from 9:30 - 5, which means I can catch the LIRR at 8:15. When I called the LI place back, they wanted me to work a lot of OT, so they figured that would justify my being hourly.

Also the NYC job said that I would be paid while I am on my HM. The LI place could not guarantee that. Also the NYC job's health insurance is through United, which is the one insurance I had that I loved. So I am thankful for that!!

I have been itching to be back in the city, because working on LI has made me incredibly lazy. For some strange reason I always took better care of myself when I was working in the city. Maybe because of all the stairs I have to climb in the transit system!!

I am so freaking happy!!! Finally I can stop running around!! Now I have to go order the BM dresses before I forget!!!

Thanks ladies!!!

Janna, that's awesome! It seems like all the major factors pointed to the NYC job. The pay increase is great and the Honeymoon being covered is awesome. I'm so happy for you. Since you're so good at this, can you find me a new job now?

BKtoLI Posted: Dec 06, 2005 03:56 PM+

BKtoLI MEMBER SINCE: 6/05 TOTAL POSTS : 8517 WEDDING DATE: Apr 30, 2006

Posted: Dec 06, 2005 03:56 PM

Re: Holy Crap!! I got 2 offers today!!UPDATE Pg 2

I am the QUEEN of job searching (just ask my family).

I have been through a few jobs this year, but mainly because I was working at places that were just bad.

What I do is this: post the resume on HotJobs, Monster and CareerBuilder. I check listings on all of those boards and reply to them.

Then I check the Newsday paper and the NYTimes online. Get some more fax numbers and email addresses to send my resume to and get moving on it.

Because I have a diversified background, I apply for a few different positions. Because of this, I always end up sending my resume to at least 100 places.

MrsFelix Posted: Dec 06, 2005 03:58 PM+

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Posted: Dec 06, 2005 03:58 PM

Re: Holy Crap!! I got 2 offers today!!UPDATE Pg 2

Posted by BKtoLI

I start tomorrow at 9:30.

I'll be working on 57th and Broadway. It's 2 quick stops on the A train from Penn Station. I had timed it yesterday and it took about 7 minutes from Penn to 57th. Granted, I would have to pay for the Metrocard as well as the LIRR, but on nice days I would just walk it!!!

That and I would be home by 6:30. I would be willing to bet this would not be the case at the job on LI!!!

I'm on 53rd & 5th. Maybe we can do lunch when you're all settled in!!!

MrsD06 Posted: Dec 06, 2005 05:10 PM+

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Posted: Dec 06, 2005 05:10 PM

Re: Holy Crap!! I got 2 offers today!!UPDATE Pg 2

YAY!!

October Bliss Posted: Dec 06, 2005 05:41 PM+

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Posted: Dec 06, 2005 05:41 PM

Re: Holy Crap!! I got 2 offers today!!UPDATE Pg 2

Posted by BKtoLI

I start tomorrow at 9:30.

Does this mean you are giving up your membership in the Late Night Cheese Crew??

Congrats on getting a new job so quickly Janna!!

BKtoLI Posted: Dec 06, 2005 05:46 PM+

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Posted: Dec 06, 2005 05:46 PM

Re: Holy Crap!! I got 2 offers today!!UPDATE Pg 2

Nah, I still would be getting up at the same time!!! (7am)

I might just have to start going to bed at 1am instead of 2am!!

JessicaM. Posted: Dec 06, 2005 05:58 PM+

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Posted: Dec 06, 2005 05:58 PM

Re: Holy Crap!! I got 2 offers today!!UPDATE Pg 2

Congratulations! that's awesome!

Soon2BeMrs2006 Posted: Dec 06, 2005 06:04 PM+

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Posted: Dec 06, 2005 06:04 PM

Re: Holy Crap!! I got 2 offers today!!UPDATE Pg 2

yay congrats

beautyq115 Posted: Dec 06, 2005 06:09 PM+

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Posted: Dec 06, 2005 06:09 PM

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Congrats to you!!!

gNi1125 Posted: Dec 06, 2005 06:09 PM+

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Posted: Dec 06, 2005 06:09 PM

Re: Holy Crap!! I got 2 offers today!!UPDATE Pg 2

Congrats Janna!!! Have a great first day

JCam695 Posted: Dec 06, 2005 06:40 PM+

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Posted: Dec 06, 2005 06:40 PM

Re: Holy Crap!! I got 2 offers today!!UPDATE Pg 2

Congrats! You sound so happy, I think you made the right decision.

Good luck tomorrow.

MattsBride Posted: Dec 06, 2005 06:48 PM+

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Posted: Dec 06, 2005 06:48 PM

Re: Holy Crap!! I got 2 offers today!!UPDATE Pg 2

Congratulations Janna! That is great! Good luck on your first day!

MrsStefan Posted: Dec 06, 2005 07:52 PM+

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Posted: Dec 06, 2005 07:52 PM

Re: Holy Crap!! I got 2 offers today!!UPDATE Pg 2

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Best of luck with the new job!!!

beatle06 Posted: Dec 06, 2005 09:27 PM+

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Posted: Dec 06, 2005 09:27 PM

Re: Holy Crap!! I got 2 offers today!!UPDATE Pg 2

Congratulations Janna! It looks like everything worked out for you!

chikita315 Posted: Dec 06, 2005 09:31 PM+

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Posted: Dec 06, 2005 09:31 PM

Re: Holy Crap!! I got 2 offers today!!UPDATE Pg 2

Congratulations!!

Goldi1021 Posted: Dec 06, 2005 09:41 PM+

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Posted: Dec 06, 2005 09:41 PM

Re: Holy Crap!! I got 2 offers today!!UPDATE Pg 2

Posted by BKtoLI
I think we have been fighting more because we're around each other too much.

I am sorry that it gets tough like that but here is some insight. I am convinced my parents stayed married so long (49 years) b/c they werent together 24/7. Dad left the house at 9 and returned at 7pm every day except Sundays(holidays more hours) for about 40 or so years until he retired. They each had lives of their own apart and were able to contribute more to what they had together. Absence DOES make the heart grow fonder and gives you something (someone) to look forward to going home to.