So I'm job searching, blah! I know I need a new job if I'm willing to go through the job search process. Today a coworker suggested I talk to a Director, Zina in the corporate division and see if she had contacts in North Carolina. NC is where I want to move. I sit outside Zina's office and even though we do not work together we chat and joke and she even took me shooting once, remember this? So I walked in to see if she could help me out. She was shocked that I was leaving and saddened by it. But she totally understands and said she wouldn't last a day working for my partners. It was nice to be able to discuss openly what I want in a job and where I want to go and have someone who understands my position. A conversation I would not be able to have with my current partners.
She also told me that the corporate partner, Mike, told her she had to keep him informed if I ever tried to leave. She asked if I wanted to stay in Arizona and work in the corporate side. If I liked Arizona and wanted to stay, I would totally take the offer but I think it's time to move.
The biggest thing to me was that Mike a partner I have not worked with is aware of me and thinks I'm a keeper. He appreciates and values me and my work! Sooo nice to hear. I do not get those vibes from my partners at all, normally I feel like they think I'm stupid, slow and less than average. But I also realize that's how they make most people feel, so it's not just me. It was just REALLY great to hear today that I'm valued by others. Others recognize my dedication and hard work. That conversation made my day! And even though Zina doesn't have any NC contacts, Mike does and he is looking into things for me. So hopefully I'll get a job by the end of the year.
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