I found out today that instead of turning in a resignation letter, my move was supposed to be treated as a transfer. OOPS. I didn't know; the people that I needed to ask were on Thanksgiving vacation! I asked one of my co-workers who transferred to another department within this division (and returned here), and she told me that I was supposed to turn one in. I wound up having to explain this to HR, who thakfully didn't make a big deal out of it at all. I will keep my tenure, my city information, and all of my benefits, and not lose them.
Also, the lady down at city hall who is scheduling my drug test called me after 5 PM, while I was at work. I tried to call her back with the number Pops gave me, but no one was in the office by the time I had called. I guess they will be calling me on Monday.
Another co-worker of mine, an operator, was offered the same job, but turned it down. He says that it is because they don't do deferred holidays there. I am already aware that as a floater, I won't be able to take off like I am able to do now. But when I first started working here, the same rules applied. If I make it the first year, I will be assigned my own set schedule, so I am not sweating it. He also said that he likes his co-workers, which is true. They all have a friendship-clique thing going on over there that's cute. Plus, he is going to apply for MY position once it becomes available. The emergency center didn't offer him as much money as they offered me, which is kind of funny. But I have a lot of experience, and a lot of skills under my belt that they need, and I am sure that definitely helped to boost my salary offer. (See what I have to endure when folks know my business? LOL)
Believe me, if they would have offered me what I thought I was going to be paid based on the pay grade that was listed, I would have stayed here. But their offer is significantly higher than I had expected, even what I had initially asked for! And it is just the right opportunity at the right time. And as with all things, I will give these people their money's worth; I will make sure that they won't regret hiring me! My co-worker says that he may follow me later on; We'll see about that........LOL
I really don't want to sound like I am some kind of gold-digging woman who will do anything for money, forsaking her kids and all. I am not. On the contrary, I am, in a way, doing this for them. I have always been the kind of person that does whatever I know I have to do, regardless of what anyone else thinks. I have learned how not to let opinions, uncertain relationships, and fear of the unknown stop me from reaching my goals. This is a trait that I am determined to model consistently for my daughters, because they will need to be this way when they are adults. And it helps that I have a husband who is very supportive. He is not the kind of man who says "go for it, babe!", then when times get tough, he turns around and blames me for everything that goes wrong! He digs in with me, and does whatever he needs to do to help me make it, and I love him for that. My mom is pretty supportive of me, too. It helps to have people who are in your corner, especially when you are as young as I am (I ain't even 35 yet!!!! LOL).
I just might ask to take off Monday. I just don't want to make this departure any harder on myself than it has to be. I just want to leave. QUIETLY.
Adrian
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