Starting Monday

I sure did jinx everything. I knew that by posting my deep concerns for the internet world to see, that I would lessen my chances for finding a job. Things like that are just bound to happen. 

Before posting the previous post, Rob & I had had a really good evening. We went out to eat at the best mexican place in town, the closest we will ever get to mexican without Orange County. We are on the activities committee, so we then went to an activity. We got to hang out with people we love, and learn some cool dance moves, while getting to eat candy... so it was a good night. 

Somewhere between dinner and the activity I missed a call from State Farm. I interviewed with them  around the beginning of this month. I then did a courteous follow-up email, not really know where they stood on hiring me, and sort of wanting to be the incredible brownnose I can be. In the message, the owner of our local branch just stated that he wanted me to call him back. 

While waiting to hear from State Farm in the first place, I had interviewed with Wells Fargo, and was patiently awaiting word from Paul Mitchell. All good companies, all having good things to offer, I just didn't want my eagerness to get a job hinder my ability for making the right decision. 

I called the local State Farm branch this morning, not really sure what to expect. I figured, they wouldn't let me down on a voicemail so they most certainly would let me down once they heard my voice. 

They asked me to come in at 4pm today to discuss things. I then just thought, they most certainly wouldn't let me down on the phone, they are just waiting to do it in person. 

A part of me was hoping for the job, I just wasn't sure if this was what I wanted when being compared to Wells Fargo. Wells fargo paid more, as far as I knew... Wells Fargo was just looking better.

I started to try and figure out the best way to let them down, not even knowing if Wells Fargo would hire  me, or even if State Farm would hire me. I just kept praying that I would know what to do. 

I walked in, greeted Steve, and just felt so comfortable. He is the most genuine man, full of concern for his employees. He asked how Rob was doing, how his school was going, how I was doing with life outside of employment. He just had a genuine interest in me, making me feel more comfortable. 

Through talking to him, through hearing about the company and what they stand for, I just starting to get the feeling that this company would be a great fit for me. I knew that he would be the boss that I could come to with concerns, that I could come to with questions. It is a small company, and I like that feel. It is what I am used to. I like knowing that everyone cares for one another. With me dealing with insurance, something I have never done before, I would need an environment of encouragement and help. 

By the time he offered me the job, I had already decided in my mind that State Farm was what I wanted. 

So here I was complaining yesterday, freaking out yesterday, when all I needed was one more day of patience. 

I finally got a job! 

I start on Monday, with my professional attire and my sales face on. I have a lot of learning, a lot of training that needs to happen and that is very intimidating, but I am excited for the challenge. I need to be challenged and pushed and this is the perfect opportunity for that. 

I will also get the opportunity to study and prepare myself to be certified, something that will just add to my collection of hats. The more hats you have, the more desirable people find you to be. 

This company made me feel needed, made me feel like I could bring them to the next level. The confidence they have in me was enough to convince me, mainly because it gave me confidence that I will actually be able to know all this stuff. 

I got a job. I have a schedule now. Things will certainly be different, but wow does this make me feel better. 

I finally have a job. 

Two months of unemployment without children was enough for me.