My New Job!

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Those of you who are familiar with my situation know that I had been looking for a career change for years. While I’d been a dedicated employee to my former company since I graduated from college in early 2007, I had actually been with the company off and on during my last year of high school and then college breaks since 2002. As you can probably imagine, I was ready to get out of that place! My determination to move on was first fueled by the fact that I knew I could do better than a title insurance company where I’d worked since high school. (For those who are currently working in that field, I commend you—I just know it wasn’t the place for me!) Another incentive was definitely the lack of pay—it was almost insulting! The main shove to start looking for other job possibilities was when I found out the company was moving downtown to a not-so-nice area that would turn my 10- or 15-minute drive into at least 45 minutes, but more than likely over an hour one way. I didn’t let it be known to anyone at the company that I was looking for something else. That was extremely hard since I had a lot of good friends there, but I just didn’t want it to sabotage my current position. Even though I was unhappy with where I was working, I wanted to be employed there up until I started at the new place. It was really odd how things worked out because the first thing that happened was my team leader called me into her office and told me about another position at the same company that I’d be more than qualified for. I thought it was really interesting that she would offer me a position on another team when she clearly wanted me to stay on her team, but I told her I’d think about it. When I got back to my desk, I had a missed call and voicemail on my cell. It was from a recruiter who I’d spoken with several times in the past regarding a specific position I was trying to get. It’s intriguing how things work out because I did end up applying to the position on the other team (the one my team leader had brought to my attention), but I was given an offer at the company where I really wanted to work (through the recruiter). Within a week, I’d accepted the offer at the other company and needed to figure out a start date. I gave my former employer almost a months’ notice, officially resigned on a Friday, and started working at the new place the following Monday. No time off, and that’s how I wanted it. It was a smooth transition. I’m happy to report I still absolutely love my new job. It stretches and challenges me, while it’s still the administrative and accounting position I pursued in the first place. I’m now the Receptionist (although I like to claim the Office Manager title for all the administrative responsibilities I have!). I’m also the company’s main Accounts Receivable contact. There’s such a variety in my job that it always keeps me on my toes. I’m very content now and very grateful for the fact that I didn’t settle for the position I already had at the old company because I never would’ve been happy with it long term. Have you gotten a new job or position within the last couple of years? Did it take you a while to adjust? Do like it more than your old job? Did you spend any time unemployed? Please share your recent job experience.