Emily arrived in June of 2000 and Brad in January 2003. Since then I have been a stay at home mom and have loved it. As I watch them grow and become more independent I started wondering if it was time for me to find a job. Scott and I talked about it and we were in no rush. The time frame we were looking at was two years from now, when Brad started middle school. A phone call last Friday changed our entire plan.
Friday morning, I received a call from a family friend. Her daughters and Brad are in the same class (her husband is the teacher). We were busy planning the end of the year events and before hanging up, she said I want to tell you something totally random.
Chris had a dream. She is a department head at our community college and they were losing their Program Assistant. The dream was about me accepting this position. She talked to her husband about it that morning and he encouraged her to call me and tell me about it.
We talked about the job position, hours and wages. It intrigued me…10-15 hours a week, a very flexible schedule, a decent salary, 10 minutes from my house and it was very similar to the jobs I have held in the past. She encouraged me to drop off my resume to her and also asked if I was available to interview on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m.
I brought my resume by on Sunday morning (she lives in our neighborhood) and we chatted a little more about the job details. Today was my interview with the Early Childhood Department heads (there were 4 of them). When I left, I felt good. Chris walked me to the door, said I did great and wished she could hire me on the spot. I knew there were 5 other applicants so I told her…you might find someone better and to keep a clear and open mind.
Right before dinner, the phone rang and it was Chris. I could hear the excitement in her voice before she even asked me if I wanted the job. Of course I accepted and am now the new Program Assistant for the Early Childhood Education Department at SPSCC. I am a little nervous but very excited!!
I will be training with the assistant who is leaving, for the next couple weeks and on the 27th I start my summer vacation! I will be working a school schedule with summers and holidays off.
A complete DREAM job for me!
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Hooray! What a wonderful job!
Thanks Deidre! I am so excited!
Awesome!! Congrats
Thanks girl! It is going to be a great fit!
Congratulations Tammy! That is a dream job. Summers and holidays off, love it!
Thanks Heather! It is a dream job with all the days and months I wanted off. Can’t wait!
That is so fabulous! Congratulations!
Thanks Debra! Looking forward to working again!
Congratulations Tammy! When I go back to work possibly in the Fall that is exactly what I am looking for…school hours!
This is the perfect job Nichol! I get to set my own hours, if the kids are sick I don’t have to worry…it almost seems too good but I will take it anyway! I saw my office today too…the fact I get my very own office is awesome. It needs some organizing and TLC but I am up to the challenge!
So awesome, Tammy!! I’m so happy for you! I know you will do VERY well!
Congratulations, Tammy! I know you will be great! Keep us posted on how it goes.
Congratulations Tammy, so exciting! You will do great!