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A New Start
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 8:54 am
by psufan
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!
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 9:08 am
by mindehankins
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.
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 9:09 am
by turtlegirl
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!
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 9:21 am
by liamsaunt
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!
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:52 am
by Nancy_B
Congratulations on your new career and excellent job negotiating. Have an amazing trip next month - it will be here before you know it
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 2:18 pm
by psufan
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.
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 4:06 pm
by California Girl
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! 
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 4:09 pm
by Boston Mike
Congrats on the new job!
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 4:13 pm
by toni
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
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 4:57 pm
by cptnkirk
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
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 5:51 pm
by samoka
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
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 6:22 pm
by Wolfhound
Contratulations psufan. That is great news. Plus, when you return this year, you can immediately start planning your next trip!
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 6:53 pm
by cypressgirl
Good for you.......you stood your ground and got what you needed. Have a great trip!!
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 7:16 pm
by Jo Ann - VA
Congrats!
It looks like we will be on island at the same time!
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 8:29 pm
by psufan
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.