Ava
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Post by Ava on Feb 13, 2014 15:26:51 GMT -5
Some of you may remember I've been posting lately about an internal job at my company. Well, the HR rep. called me yesterday; they gave me the job. It's very similar to what I am doing right now, but with a few more responsibilities added. It's very fast-paced, opposed to my current position where sometimes there's nothing to do. The commute is all of 5 minutes from my home. My commute right now is 50 minutes, and it becomes downright terrifying when it snows. I start the new position in mid-March. I become a salaried person, up until now I've always been hourly. My income for the new position will be 43K, up from 39K. I am a little sad leaving my current workplace behind. I sincerely like my coworkers, my manager is beyond awesome, and I can do the tasks with my eyes closed. But I refuse to let comfort hold me back. I deserve to improve my situation. What can I say? I'm very happy. My plan is going well. My idea is to stay in this job location until I finish my MBA and pass the 4 parts for the CPA. Then I'll apply for a license in Florida, and kick the forever-winters and the snow to the side in about 2 years time.
I am very grateful for all the encouragement and good wishes you guys gave me. I was thinking about you last Monday when I was arriving at the interview.
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NomoreDramaQ1015
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Feb 13, 2014 15:27:47 GMT -5
Congrats!
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Feb 13, 2014 15:27:55 GMT -5
Way to go!
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Post by zibazinski on Feb 13, 2014 15:28:26 GMT -5
Awesome!
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Feb 13, 2014 15:30:43 GMT -5
Yay, Ava! I hope this is the first of many more good things!
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Cass
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Post by Cass on Feb 13, 2014 15:30:50 GMT -5
Awesome Ava! Well done
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2014 15:31:15 GMT -5
Yay!!!!
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Chocolate Lover
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Post by Chocolate Lover on Feb 13, 2014 15:32:03 GMT -5
Congrats!!!
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sarcasticgirl
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Feb 13, 2014 15:34:03 GMT -5
congrats!
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Post by Nazgul Girl on Feb 13, 2014 15:34:38 GMT -5
Good for you, Ava ! I know you have been planning this for some time now. Congrats and best wishes for your new position !
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Post by NastyWoman on Feb 13, 2014 15:36:46 GMT -5
Awesome Ava!
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Post by raeoflyte on Feb 13, 2014 15:43:34 GMT -5
Yay!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2014 16:34:56 GMT -5
I am so excited for you!
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Post by alabamagal on Feb 13, 2014 16:35:32 GMT -5
Woohoo, promotion, more money and 1 1/2 hours less commute time!
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les63
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Post by les63 on Feb 13, 2014 16:42:44 GMT -5
Congratulations! Good for you!!
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Post by Bonny on Feb 13, 2014 16:47:02 GMT -5
Great job!
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Post by Pants on Feb 13, 2014 16:58:53 GMT -5
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Post by Happy prose on Feb 13, 2014 17:09:04 GMT -5
Woo hoo! Your hard work paid off. Good for you!
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Post by Tennesseer on Feb 13, 2014 17:13:50 GMT -5
Good job Ava.
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Post by resolution on Feb 13, 2014 17:17:42 GMT -5
Congratulations!!!
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Post by dannylion on Feb 13, 2014 17:55:01 GMT -5
Congratulations, ava! Well done!
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Jake 48
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Post by Jake 48 on Feb 13, 2014 17:56:32 GMT -5
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Post by wvugurl26 on Feb 13, 2014 18:47:54 GMT -5
Congratulations!!
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Post by tskeeter on Feb 13, 2014 19:14:28 GMT -5
Way to go!
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Post by Anne_in_VA on Feb 13, 2014 19:18:43 GMT -5
Congrats Ava!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2014 19:19:10 GMT -5
Fantastic! I am so happy for you!!
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Post by swamp on Feb 13, 2014 20:09:12 GMT -5
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Post by taz157 on Feb 13, 2014 21:04:42 GMT -5
Congratulations!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2014 21:27:53 GMT -5
Ava, kudos to you!
Do you remember when you first posted that you were scared to leave your cantine / supermarket job? (Sorry I can't remember which it was). You have come SUCH a long way since then! You should be very very proud of your accomplishments!
And it's still early days!
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Post by shanendoah on Feb 13, 2014 22:28:11 GMT -5
Ava - I was thinking the same thing as @debthaven2. I remember when you were scared to leave the last job, how nervous you were in your first week at this current position, and how hard you have worked to get where you are. Congratulations on the promotion. You have EARNED it.
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