A New Start

psufan · Post by **psufan** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 8:54 am

So, after being the victim of corporate downsizing at the beginning of March I have been fortunate enough to find a new opportunity. I start my new job on Friday. Does this mean that I can't take my planned trip to our favorite island in May? Absolutely not!! It was high on my "must have" list when I negotiated and then accepted my new position!! Not bad, I start mid-April and by late May I am taking a 9-day vacation to paradise. New job and vacation soon come!

mindehankins · Post by **mindehankins** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 9:08 am

That was a QUICK turnaround! I'm happy for your finding a new position so quickly and negotiating your STJ time into the contract. Lotsa time off is at the TOP of my list of must have bennies.

turtlegirl · Post by **turtlegirl** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 9:09 am

Congratulations, psufan! You have a lot to look forward to and a lot to be thankful for. Good job on negotiating to get your job AND your vacation in. Vacations are one of the reasons we have jobs-to pay for them!!! Enjoy!

liamsaunt · Post by **liamsaunt** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 9:21 am

Congratulations on the new job! I am so with you on the vacation time. When I had my last review, when my boss asked me what I liked best about my job, I told him the truth: all my vacation time!

Nancy_B · Post by **Nancy_B** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:52 am

Congratulations on your new career and excellent job negotiating. Have an amazing trip next month - it will be here before you know it

psufan · Post by **psufan** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 2:18 pm

Thanks all for the well wishes. I think our trip to St John will be even more enjoyable knowing that I will not have unemployment hanging over my head. I am truly blessed!

Nancy, hope you and Ed have a wonderful trip once again.

California Girl · Post by **California Girl** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 4:06 pm

When I got my current job 2 yrs. ago, I also negotiated my trip to STJ. I figured if a potential employer wasn't willing to work my pre-planned vacation in, then he/she wasn't someone I wanted to work for!

Congrats on the new job and wishing you a relaxing vacation to STJ!

Boston Mike · Post by **Boston Mike** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 4:09 pm

Congrats on the new job!

toni · Post by **toni** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 4:13 pm

Good for you to find a new job so fast-and to get your vacation in too! I agree that vacation time is the key for a good job

cptnkirk · Post by **cptnkirk** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 4:57 pm

Congrats on the new job and vacation to boot good job

I hate thinking of loosing my vacation time

I can just see me sitting there saying ok ten bucks an hour but I need six weeks paid time off and hey can ya throw in a dozen holiday days while your at it

samoka · Post by **samoka** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 5:51 pm

Glad to hear you got a new job - that is one (of many)good thing about being a teacher - there are lots of built-in vacations -the only bad part is you have to take them when told, but 16 weeks off a year is worth it - enjoy your vacation - samoka

Wolfhound · Post by **Wolfhound** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 6:22 pm

Contratulations psufan. That is great news. Plus, when you return this year, you can immediately start planning your next trip!

cypressgirl · Post by **cypressgirl** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 6:53 pm

Good for you.......you stood your ground and got what you needed. Have a great trip!!

Jo Ann - VA · Post by **Jo Ann - VA** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 7:16 pm

Congrats!

It looks like we will be on island at the same time!

psufan · Post by **psufan** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 8:29 pm

I have lots to celebrate while on the island. New job and a big B-day on 5/24 at the Beach Bar. Hope to see some of you there.

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A New Start

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