The Interim Big Boss is a local boy.
Meaning he knows everyone who lives or who has ever lived in the Golden Triangle.
Even the important people.
I happen to have a copy of my book on my desk.
He started rifling through it yesterday.
When I told him I'd written it, he was incredulous.
He's been to Japan several times.
Of course he has!
Anyway, the book lead to multiple conversations about where I'd been and what I'd done.
He asked what I studied at BYU.
When I told him that I have a bachelor's degree in Recreation Management, he said, "What on earth are you doing working in facilities then?"
I told him I'd applied at the on-campus rec center at least three times over the last four years and had never even gotten an interview.
Guess what?
He just happens to be friends with the director of the rec center.
And he had a meeting set up with him already, so he said he'd tell the guy about me.
Then, we went to the President's Christmas Party and lo and behold, there was The Interim with the director of the rec center.
The Interim introduced us and conversationally brought up the job I'd applied for.
The Director said, "That job! We've hired three people for it and none of them have stuck. We're re-opening the position in a couple of weeks."
The Interim smoothly inserted that hey, this girl right here has a degree in that area and HEY! she really would like to have a job like that.
Later on, after I'd left, The Director told The Interim that when I applied to make sure to let him know and he'd put it at the top of the pile.
The Interim, when I told him that I didn't exactly have all the necessary certifications for the job, told me that he had the ear of The President and he was pretty sure he could get the university to pay for whatever training I need (about $12,000 worth).
I'm all fired up.
I've lusted after a job like this for ten years.
Except I'd just about made up my mind to quit my job here and start massage therapy part-time so I can stay home with Carolyn.
This has thrown a wrench in that plan.
And it's wrecking my head.
5 comments:
That's so amazing! Isn't Heavenly Father a funny guy?! This happens to me ALL the time. And, I DID want to know who to say bookstore in Japanese.
~E Tree
But if you have the job you like and maybe if it pays better/more..then you could hire a NANNY to be in your home with Carolyn....just a thought...
Oh, your poor head! You have my congratulations and my sympathy. I wouldn't want to make that choice for the WORLD.
Wow, that's basically a miracle. Good luck with everything, either way it sounds like you'll end up in a better position than you're in now.
It's easy to feel flattered into thinking your skills are needed somewhere. Especially when you haven't actually had much opportunity to use them. Make no mistake though. The person who needs you most is Carolyn. Motherhood is a thankless job, and feels less valued by society sometimes, but it's the most important thing you could do. It's a lot of work to instill appropriate values in a child. I wouldn't want a daycare to do it.
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