success!!!!
By kbourgerie
@kbourgerie (8780)
United States
March 4, 2008 4:53pm CST
For all of you who have been following the ongoing saga of my depression, my employment workshop and my search for employment, I just want to share that I GOT A JOB!!!!!!!! I'm so excited. I had an interview today with Macy's and got up a little late. I was 4 minutes late for my interview and didn't want to go, but thought, well since I'm here at the mall, I'll look around and see if I can put in an application somewhere else. The first place I went to was Dillards and the next you know I'm through my second interview and signing pre-employment paperwork. Thanks to all of my friends on mylot that have offered their support and encouragement. It has meant the world and I just thought that maybe you'd like to know.
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33 responses
@p1kef1sh (45681)
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4 Mar 08
What fantastic news. Break open the champagne. Well I will anyway and raise a glass to you. You so deserve this. I have no idea who Dillards are but if they want to employ you they must be good guys. When do you start? See, I knew I had to buy a hat!
Hugs XX
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
4 Mar 08
Dillards is a large department store, much like Macy's. One of the higher priced places to shop, or at least in my opinion. The reason you really wanted that hat, was so that I'd have something to drink my champagne out of! Thanks for being a friend.
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
4 Mar 08
Oh you've got me blushing now, but believe me you and my friends on mylot are hardly lesser mortals
@p1kef1sh (45681)
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4 Mar 08
Class will always attract class. Didn't you know that. Arizona is cowboy country isn't it. Suppose it's got to be a 10 gallon hat then. Don't spill any. Oh and sign in occasionally as we lesser mortals may need to touch the hem of your (expensive, hand made, Paris Couture) coat in the hope that some of that magic rubs off.
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@betsyraeduke (2670)
• United States
5 Mar 08
Congratulations on your new job, kbourgerie! I must say, I'm a little evious of you, I thought it would be kind of fun to work at the mall! lol. Anyway, congratulations again and best wishes to you on your new found employment!
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
5 Mar 08
Its funny you should say that, because I was just sitting here thinking, "Oh no, I'll end up spending my check at the other stores in the mall as well as Dillards". LOL. Thanks for your friendship.
@betsyraeduke (2670)
• United States
5 Mar 08
oops! I meant to say that I always thought it would be fun to work at the mall
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
5 Mar 08
Yes, I got a lot of support when I was depressed, when I was going to the workshop, after I finished it and now that I've gotten a job. Its a wonderful feeling to have that kind of friendship from people you haven't met.
@p3halliwel2005 (3156)
• Philippines
5 Mar 08
Congratulations to you! Good luck with your new job and here's hoping you get the best out of it. Always keep your head up and keep going.:)
@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
4 Mar 08
Thank you so much. I hope you get one soon too. Nothing like having to look and look and look for employment. It really sucks.
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
5 Mar 08
Thank you very much. It was nice of you to congratulate me and take the time to answer my discussion.
@Trace86 (5030)
• United States
5 Mar 08
Big hugs and bigger congratulations! I am proud of you for sticking with the job search.Sometimes you find the best job in the place where you weren't really looking for it. Will you get a nice discount at the store? or is it more corporate?
When is your first day of work?
@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
5 Mar 08
Thanks. I forgot to ask about the discount in my excitement. LOL. It will probably be around 20%. I think most stores are and I start training on the 18th of this month.
@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
4 Mar 08
Thank you so much. Its been a long time in coming, but FINALLY!
@rsa101 (38126)
• Philippines
4 Mar 08
Good for you that you finally did got a job! At least you can have something tangible to hold on to now that you'll be having your monthly earnings again. Anyway I am happy that you've moved on even though there was a pinch of not going to that interview because you were late but look at what you've got a new job! That is what you call determination to get one despite being late. Again congratulations!!!
@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
4 Mar 08
I know, I almost just turned around and went home, but though oh what the heck, I'm here now, so maybe something else will come of it and sure enough. Thanks for your well wishes.
@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
5 Mar 08
You must be kidding, how could I ever neglect mylot and those people who contributed to my success by supporting me along the way? Thanks.
@sminut13 (1783)
• Singapore
5 Mar 08
it is so good to hear happy news early in the morning. i'm really happy for you. congrats and hope everything goes well. it feels just yesterday that you said you finally got the certificates and all. time passes really fast. hehe for me anyway here. best of luck with your new job.
@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
5 Mar 08
Believe it or not it was just last Friday that I finished that workshop and now the very next week I got a job. Must have worked. Thanks for your support.
@gemini_rose (16264)
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4 Mar 08
Well done you must be really pleased! Well I can tell you are from reading the discussion. It must have been fate that made you get up a little late or did you just not want to go to the interview with Macys. Well whatever the reason its great for you.
@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
4 Mar 08
You must be somewhat clairvoyant. Yes I do have a personal issue with Macy's. Someone I don't like works there and even though its in another state for some reason its never been my favorite store to shop in.
@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
4 Mar 08
Thank you for being my friend and interested enough to reply.
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@Ldyjarhead (10233)
• United States
5 Mar 08
Good job!
Is it exactly what you've been looking for?
What will you be doing?
Will the hours keep you away from myLot?
:)
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
5 Mar 08
Yes, it is pretty much what I was looking for. I start training on the 18th and the training is 3 weeks long. Finally a store that teaches customer service skills! LOL. I won't know which department or what hours until I'm finished with the training. Thanks for being there.
@Ohara_1983 (4117)
• Kuwait
5 Mar 08
first i want to congratulate you, hope this work will be your good job , be successful & be happy. wish you all the best.
@KKKBsmom (1092)
• United States
5 Mar 08
I am so excited for you... what a true blessing.
Aren't you glad you went ahead and went to your interview?? Because if you would not have... well you wouldn't have your job! LOL
Is Dillards a clothing store also?
@izathewzia (5134)
• Philippines
5 Mar 08
Congratulations! I hope you make it big on your new job. And a better life and financial stability for you. May you find peace now and enjoy every minute of your life.
@daniraius (98)
• Romania
5 Mar 08
Congratulations, I'm very happy for you because i know how hard it is to not have a job.And if you are pleased it's so great.I wish you good luck.
