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Posted by KetchupPrinceConsort (Member # 8047) on :

We're very excited.

I went in for an interview for a position doing data entry with an accounting firm. The pay was so low, I thought I'd probably not be able to accept their offer, but the qualifications were ones I have-- knowledge of Quickbooks and Excel-- so I thought I'd go in anyway. As it turns out, they were impressed by my experience and competence and the fact that I'm in school to complete my degree in Accounting and am working on tax certification as well. They offered me more than I had hoped for, on a salary rather than hourly basis, and health benefits as well (to kick in after 90 days.) My first evaluation will be in 30 to 45 days, and at that point I may be moved up to a supervisory position. The company is expanding, and down the line there may be chances for management opportunities, maybe even eventually in an office closer to home (the commute is about 45 minutes out and probably 30 or so back, but it's L.A., so I'm not complaining too much-- my mother-in-law commutes an hour each way on days when she doesn't have a clinic at an outlying facility, and my father-in-law commutes almost that long. Some people I know commute as long as 2 hours each way. I guess I'll get real fond of books on tape.)

So, things are looking up, and hopefully all will go well. [Smile]

Just thought I'd share.

Posted by Troubadour (Member # 83) on :

Congrats!! Well done!

Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :

[Cool]

Congratulations to the Ketchups.

Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :

[Big Grin]

Well done!

You must all be very happy. Here's hoping it goes wonderfully. [Smile]

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

Yay! [Smile]

Posted by erosomniac (Member # 6834) on :

Sounds like a great opportunity, KPC. Here's hoping it materializes into that supervisor and, eventually, management position!

Posted by Earendil18 (Member # 3180) on :

A w00t in your general direction! Sounds like you fit the bill perfectly!

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

That is wonderful to hear, KPC! You will be great, I'm sure. Way to go!

Posted by unicornwhisperer (Member # 294) on :

Congratulations!! [The Wave]

What a wonderful blessing!

Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :

[Big Grin]

You know it was only a matter of time...

[The Wave]

Posted by Jim-Me (Member # 6426) on :

Awesome, man! Way to go!

Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :

What great news! Glad things are looking up!

Posted by airmanfour (Member # 6111) on :

I'm glad these people recognize talent when they see it.

Posted by Sopwith (Member # 4640) on :

Congratulations! May even more good come your way!

Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :

[The Wave]

Posted by Belle (Member # 2314) on :

So how'd the first day go?

Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :

I'll make sure he tells you about it tonight (he was wiped out last night.)

Posted by Sterling (Member # 8096) on :

Congratulations!

Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :

Hope it went well, and he likes it there. [Big Grin]

Posted by Goody Scrivener (Member # 6742) on :

::tents fingers:: excellent... Congrats, Condiments!

Posted by Mrs.M (Member # 2943) on :

That's wonderful! I had a feeling you would do very well with this sort of job.

Posted by KetchupPrinceConsort (Member # 8047) on :

So, the first day went great! The drive is a little longer than I thought, but not horrible. I really like the people that I work with and everyone seems so nice. I think I impressed one of the bosses when I did a project in less than half a day. Apparently, they are used to it taking all day.

There is a little adjustment waking up at 6:00 AM, leaving by 7:15, and getting home at 6:45 PM. I am tired now, but KQ said I needed to give an update. Perhaps more to come....