Well gang, I'm back from California and the interviews went well, although one of them was bizarre, when I interviewed with the president of the company and had to sell myself when he was set against me because I didn't have industry experience. Everyone else that I talked with had great feedback though, so maybe they'll convince him (I don't think they would have paid to fly me out unless they'd already done that, more or less). I'm supposed to hear on that job (in LA) by end of day today.

In San Diego, I did meet with the first director who wanted to hire me, but his boss is insisting on getting someone with a certification I don't have, so we were both disappointed. However, they also had me interview with 2 other managers - one I expected, the other was a surprise. As it turned out, the one that I had been scheduled with told me right away I was better suited for the other manager, and she seemed pretty positive about me, so they had me come back an hour later to interview with her director. He's one of those "cheshire cat" types that don't say much or give any indication of what he's thinking, so I have no idea what he thought. The recruiter there knows the timeline is tight because of the job in LA, so hopefully they'll get back to me today too.

In any case, I should know something by the end of the week. I lined up a few apartments I liked so we'll see what happens!

It is LOVELY out there this time of year! :-)

Hi Gang,

I just had an interesting phone conversation with a new job opportunity in San Diego! Get this - it's a web technology company that focuses on active lifestyles! SO, I'd be in an environment where everyone focuses on health and fitness, so there would be good influences all around. Could that be a better thing for me at this point?!?!

They said they want to move quickly, so I'm supposed to do a first phone interview (possibly in the next 24 hours) after which they may do another phone chat or they may just fly me out! This couldn't be more cool!!

Meanwhile, the other is still in the works and I'll take the certification test tomorrow, so MAYBE the ball will finally start rolling again.

Updates when I know more!

***fingers crossed***

thanks LJM! It would be SOOOO wonderful to finally get something out there so I can move ahead with planning! It would definitely help me with the frustrating munching I've been doing lately! When I'm excited and busy with something I go from grazing to forgetting to eat!

Good luck Pizzicato!! :wink:

Pizzi, That's wonderful! Something is going to come through for you, I believe!

Just a quick update. I'm still waiting on the job in San Diego. I did go and get a certification they were looking for and it seems to have gotten the wheels turning again. The manager I want to work with has put in a funding request to hire. I'm not sure what that means - if he's just going to post the job again, or if he's getting funding to hire ME, but there's a light in the tunnel again.

I probably won't hear until tomorrow at the earliest or sometime next week, but I'm getting VERY hyper about all this! What a roller coaster, huh?

Good luck Pizzi,

You'll be getting some good news soon. I know it!

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Thanks! I'm getting closer and closer... I'm a HUGE immediate gratification junkie so this has been a REAL lesson in patience for me.

Hopefully I'll get that offer and then I can start obsessively planning the big move! I can't pack anything else unless I give up on dishes and sheets at this point! :bolt:

I talked to the recruiters last night and they said it's just a matter of HR approving the offer and I should hear something today or Monday! Apparently the manager kept lobbying for me this entire time, and they had another candidate that was local and was asking less salary, BUT, he didn't have the certification that I just went out and got, so I'd say that was $700 well-spent!

It's just a tad premature, but I figure it's relatively safe to start some of the planning, getting mover estimates, etc. since if it all goes through, I'll be there by the end of the month!

Terrified and excited all at once - it's like being on the edge of the high-dive!

Wow - the anticipation would be killing me!!!

I've got my fingers crossed for you!

Hi Pizzi,

I also have fingers and toes crossed for you!! Best of luck!!

Oh Pizzi, how exciting!!! I hope this comes through for you. Twenty more fingers and toes crossed on your behalf.

add 20 more fingers/toes ... :tongue:

Aww - thanks, you guys! I put all the nervous energy into more organizing and sorting stuff. I had gone through just about everything except the holiday boxes, which I weeded heavily yesterday, and I started assigning corners of the garage for my stuff - one side for things going to family, one corner of holiday stuff going to my friend and her kids, another trunkload of donations in the car, and a corner for the stuff that I'll actually take with me. I want to make sure the mover can tell exactly what's going and what isn't when they come to do an estimate!

My sister says I'm OCD, but I'd say I'm very organized, especially when there's money involved!

I'm closer than ever to the job! The recruiter called today and said there IS an offer on the table, but I need to do an interview/conference call with the potential workgroup. The director I'd be working for likes to include his team in the hiring process to ensure the new person will fit the group, so he wants me to go ahead with the interview mostly as a formality (I can't let on that there's an offer standing or that I did the certification to get the job). It sounds like I'm pretty much in unless I blow the call Friday. I'm going to do some brushing up on terminology just in case!

I will be SOOOOOO HAPPY when the waiting is over and I can dig in on the planning and moving!

I think I may go ahead and book that award flight out for next weekend to house-hunt, now that it feels like a safer bet.

But, we wait again for a few more days! I hope they make up their minds right away Friday!!