UPDATED: I may have just gotten my dream job...

Original post by LisaT

Jun 18, 2003 08:22 PM

Just got a call back from the interview I went on this morning at a floral events design firm - PinonDesign. I'll be learning floral design and coordinating events (weddings, banquets, etc.). I love flowers and event planning!

He (Jun Pinon, the designer) has a list of high-end clients (Ritz Carlton, 4 Seasons, Macys) that use him exclusively, and he's attracting more and more brides and corporate/private banquets.

Believe it or not, having planned a wedding helped me land the job - some days I'll be working with brides, so it helps to understand their mindset (no one else can understand us )

Jun wants me to come in again tomorrow to go over the job in more detail and introduce me to some clients. I think if I still want it after tomorrow, its mine!

I've never had a job I liked before (its a far cry from finance!). And this has always been a dream job for me (not a dream salary, but it pays more than unemployment). Yay!

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UPDATE:

I got it! Jun and I had brunch together and then wandered around the flower market and picked up some plants and flowers for the Ritz. I can't believe this is work!

And its even better than I thought. The woman who manages the office and client accounts with him is leaving, so I become the new account manager. Jun and I are the only two that deal with events, and I'll be his right hand managing the designers and playing with flowers too.

I start tomorrow!

Thanks for all the good wishes!

HeatherandNick Posted: Jun 18, 2003 11:02 PM

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sounds great!! Best of Luck

Claud2001 Posted: Jun 19, 2003 08:39 AM

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Oh, Lisa that sounds awesome....I hope you get it! Floral design is something I've always wanted to do - my aunt owns a floral shop in FLA, and anytime we went for a visit, I'd spend a day in the shop w/her.

VickiC Posted: Jun 19, 2003 08:43 AM

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Good luck Lisa! That sounds fantastic!

dkga1026 Posted: Jun 19, 2003 08:43 AM

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Yeah!! Good luck!

LizD Posted: Jun 19, 2003 08:44 AM

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Congratulations. That sounds do interesting and you can have fun and use your creative side!!

Cira Posted: Jun 19, 2003 09:46 AM

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Oh Lisa ... I hope you get it ... it sounds wonderful and I think you'd be great at it! I'll keep my fingers crossed!

Niecey Posted: Jun 19, 2003 09:50 AM

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That sounds incredible. All the best to you!!!! SO happy for you! You sound so excited!

Scoop Posted: Jun 19, 2003 09:56 AM

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best of luck to you...sounds great.

Diane Posted: Jun 19, 2003 10:05 AM

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sounds like a wonderful job. GODD LUCK!!!!

Jeanene Posted: Jun 19, 2003 10:54 AM

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It is so great to hear of someone pursuing a dream and succeeding - all the best!

MichelleW Posted: Jun 19, 2003 11:23 AM

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Lisa what a wonderful opportunity for you.!

Good luck and best wishes

Jenn P Posted: Jun 19, 2003 11:38 AM

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That's great Lisa, good luck!

Kathi Posted: Jun 19, 2003 11:42 AM

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Wow, Lisa!! Not many of us ever find our 'dream job'!! Patience pays off!!

Best of luck and congrats!!

ChristineC68 Posted: Jun 19, 2003 03:20 PM

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The job sounds incredible!!!
Congrats!!

LisaT Posted: Jun 19, 2003 03:56 PM

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UPDATE:

I got it! Jun and I had brunch together and then wandered around the flower market and picked up some plants and flowers for the Ritz. I can't believe this is work!

And its even better than I thought. The woman who manages the office and client accounts with him is leaving, so I become the new account manager. Jun and I are the only two that deal with events, and I'll be his right hand managing the designers and playing with flowers too.

He's definitely a hot designer right now - the Half Moon Bay Ritz Carlton called him yesterday and wants to contract with him, and he's got his eyes set on expanding regionally (Ritz in Vegas next).

I start tomorrow!

Thanks for all the good wishes!