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That news I've been hinting at
Oct. 7th, 2013 02:57 pmSo you know how I mentioned that I might have some news in my last entry?
Well, it's finally time for me to come out with it.
I'M STARTING A NEW JOB ON OCTOBER 28TH!!!!!!
This has been in the works for about two months now, but last Wednesday I got the call and was offered a role as Manager of Individual Giving at Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago. I accepted on the spot, and gave notice the following morning. Not only does this gig build upon the skills and experience I've been cultivating in my current position, but it allows me to serve an organization doing work that I would enthusiastically support even if they weren't paying me to do so. Plus, my soon-to-be manager seems super nice and I'm really looking forward to learning from her.
My last day at UChicago is 10/19, because two of the parent events that I am responsible for are being held that day and I wanted to see them to their completion. After that I get a week off to decompress, and I hope I can use that time for a writing binge in addition to some sleep.
It's still so hard to believe that this is happening! I've come extremely close to landing a couple other positions over the last year or so, but there was always some reason for the bottom to drop out at the last minute, usually reasons that were beyond my control. It feels so fantastic to finally be chosen, ya know? As someone who struggles to acknowledge her own talents and self-worth (Imposter Syndrome, I have it), it is sooooooo nice to have that recognized by an external source. And in this case it's not just verbal recognition, which I've gotten plenty of from my current colleagues and donors, but the tangible reward of a new office that won't require such a long commute and a pretty sizable salary increase.
Suffice it to say, my professional life looks pretty promising at the moment!
Now it's just a matter of bringing my romantic life to an equivalent. Hear that, boys? If you're single, gainfully employed, and a good catch (not in a generic way, but in a way that matches up with Jenny Standards), I'm currently accepting applications!!! :)
Well, it's finally time for me to come out with it.
I'M STARTING A NEW JOB ON OCTOBER 28TH!!!!!!
This has been in the works for about two months now, but last Wednesday I got the call and was offered a role as Manager of Individual Giving at Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago. I accepted on the spot, and gave notice the following morning. Not only does this gig build upon the skills and experience I've been cultivating in my current position, but it allows me to serve an organization doing work that I would enthusiastically support even if they weren't paying me to do so. Plus, my soon-to-be manager seems super nice and I'm really looking forward to learning from her.
My last day at UChicago is 10/19, because two of the parent events that I am responsible for are being held that day and I wanted to see them to their completion. After that I get a week off to decompress, and I hope I can use that time for a writing binge in addition to some sleep.
It's still so hard to believe that this is happening! I've come extremely close to landing a couple other positions over the last year or so, but there was always some reason for the bottom to drop out at the last minute, usually reasons that were beyond my control. It feels so fantastic to finally be chosen, ya know? As someone who struggles to acknowledge her own talents and self-worth (Imposter Syndrome, I have it), it is sooooooo nice to have that recognized by an external source. And in this case it's not just verbal recognition, which I've gotten plenty of from my current colleagues and donors, but the tangible reward of a new office that won't require such a long commute and a pretty sizable salary increase.
Suffice it to say, my professional life looks pretty promising at the moment!
Now it's just a matter of bringing my romantic life to an equivalent. Hear that, boys? If you're single, gainfully employed, and a good catch (not in a generic way, but in a way that matches up with Jenny Standards), I'm currently accepting applications!!! :)
