Monday 19 April 2010

Good news!!

And about flippin' time!! (phew)..

Got me a job, girlz!! After the emotional roller-coaster of the past couple of months or so, it is very welcome, I can tell you. Had my interview on Friday, and got on so well with the chaps I'd be working for. They made me feel so relaxed, and we had a giggle, and I left on a real high. But then the voices start and the doubts creep in, and I spent the whole weekend torturing myself... I should have said things I didn't say, and should have phrased differently things I DID say.. and when they didn't call until nearly noon today, I had convinced myself I hadn't got it, but then I got the call, and my face is hurting from grinning so much!! *lol*

There was an awkward moment in the car park as I was going in.. I met the previous candidate on her way out, and I know her! We used to work together at Business Link a few years ago, and she's good, so that didn't help my confidence much, either.

Anyway, it's mine! All mine! ;o)

What's that? What is it? Oh!! It's 'Management & Development Projects Officer, which is very similar to my current role, but with a little bit more authority and a little bit more money! Yayyy! I will be working for the Local Resilience Forum for Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, which is a joint committee between all the public bodies in our area who are responsible for responding to emergencies, like police, fire, ambulance and local authorities, etc, and I will be based at Cambridgeshire Constabulary headquarters in Huntingdon. I am supposed to be in my current job until the end of May when my redundancy notice expires, but they have said I could leave a bit earlier, so probably starting mid-May-ish, to be confirmed tomorrow.

It's perfect. Just perfect.

So.... Thank you so much for all your lovely good wishes and supportive emails. I'm sorry I've been a moody mare, but it's been a tough few weeks, given the current climate, and being (almost) 52 now, etc. Haven't wanted to look too closely at this and have been in denial most of the time, but underneath it all, I think my faith has wavered a tad, and if I'm truthful with myself, because of difficulties I've had in the past, I have been quite scared.

But now I can relax and breathe again, maybe my mojo will come back.. ???

9 comments:

Unknown said...

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!! congrats with your new JOB.Well done.
bye bye,Lean.

Fliss said...

Yippee!!! Many, many congratulations Chris. I'm so glad to hear this as I was a little bit worried as you haven't been blogging lately.
Very well done and hoping your mojo reappears cos I miss your lovely work!
Bit of a rollercoaster here too as my daughter Sarah has had back problems for the last couple of months and we found out last week she has a partially slipped disc in her lower back which explains why at 19 that she's been hobbling about like an old woman. Will take up to 6 weeks to recover.
On top of this my poor dear MIL has to have heart surgery next month for a blocked artery and is in a bit of a state about it (understatement here!!!)
So pleased to hear your good news and wish you the very best in your new job.
Hugs, Fliss xxx

Kath Stewart said...

great news chris...I am so pleased for you and hope you will be back crafting again...big hugs kath xxx

Suzi B said...

Congratulations Chris!!! I'm so pleased for you. As for the age thing I met Joe at the age of 55, 8yrs later we're still together... never give up!! You don't know who you might meet in the new job.
Love Sue B x

Vicky said...

I have been wondering how things were going for you Chris.
So pleased to hear your good news, well done.
Love Vicky x

Chris in Oz said...

Woo Hoo!!! Congratulations. I've been hoping for a post just like this. You go girl!!!

Hugz......

Leanne said...

YAY Chris, this is fantastic news!! Congratulations!!

Can't wait for you to get your mojo back too - I really miss your wonderful creations!

Leanne xx

Lesley Edmonds said...

I'm still smiling at your happy news!!!!!!
Lovely Jubbly!
Lx

Jules said...

Hi Chris

Brilliant news!!!

I have been away for a few days and am just having a quick catch up with all that has been happening in blogland .. .. .. I doubt anything will beat the good news I have read here.

Many congratulations - you must be so happy!

Love Jules xx