Well, I finally got a job! AlliedBarton Security hired me as an officer for a new account they just picked up, at a new hub for DHL (it's a courier outfit, like FedEx). I wanted a supervisor job, but I guess they decided I wasn't qualified enough. Don't know how much they'll pay me yet, but it has to be at least $11-12/hour, and it's second shift (3 PM to 11 PM). Not bad on the hours. Plus, the job is reasonably close to home. As I told them in the interview, I'm about ready to settle down with a good company, and stay for at least a few years.

Now, of course, I just got a call from Medtronic today (they're a medical device company headquartered here in MSP) and they want to interview me, too!! They're a GREAT company... they consistently make the lists of "Best Companies to Work For" in the U.S. However, if I remember right, the job they're offering is night shift. Uggh... at 30, I don't think I can handle nights anymore. When I was in my 20's, it was another matter. I might interview, but if the job is nights, I'll pass.

When it rains, it pours...

Congrats, well with a little luck I'll have mine in August.

Congrats!!!

Mac

Well done on the new job.

Congratulations too. But beware: in Spanish we say no hay dos sin tres (there is no two without a tree, equivalent to when it rains...)

Meaning?

Hey MacGirl, that's cool. If you change your mind about the MedTronics job, you can talk to my husband's paccemaker!

I worked night poofs during in my 30s and handled it just fine. But then I have always been a night person. This getting up early every day for a job just sucks. But I do like the paycheck so I guess I'll keep going.

Anyway, congrats on the new job.

Congratulations on the new job!

Well, I did interview for the Medtronic job today, and even though it is 10-hour nights... I'm now hoping like crazy that I DO get it! They have much better opportunities for advancement, not to mention their benefits package blows away practically any contract security company out there.

I think the interview went well... I came up with some good answers and was pretty proud of myself. I should find out something either late this week or early next week.

Well, good luck!