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#78547 - 12/01/06 09:04 PM I start Monday, Dec. 4th -- New job, new career
Craig Offline


Registered: 11/13/01
Posts: 1784
Loc: Collegeville, PA, USA
Sometimes things work out. I was debating a change of careers, from computer programming/development to technical writing, when an opportunity opened up. I made a leap of faith and jumped.

My old commute was 120 miles roundtrip, plus turnpike fees. My new commute will be less than 50 miles roundtrip, no fees.

The great thing is, my old manager set it up for me. He was running out of things for me to do (yikes), and asked me if I wanted to switch tracks into technical writing.

I said yes, and had a nice, friendly interview at my new company, which is owned by my old company. The Gods smiled and a new career was born.

The even greater thing is, everyone was really happy for me. I must have made a good impression. Everyone was thrilled that I landed a job locally to where I lived. I made a good exit. Handshakes and smiles all round. How often does that happen.

As I won't be exhausted from my commute now, I hope I will be able to spend more time here at Equipped.

Craig

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#78548 - 12/01/06 09:16 PM Re: I start Monday, Dec. 4th -- New job, new career
anotherinkling Offline
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Registered: 03/09/05
Posts: 109
Loc: Chicago
Glad for you. Thanks for sharing your good cheer! I hope you enjoy your new labors and extra free time.

I'm working on a career change, too. I hope it unfolds as smoothly as yours.

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#78549 - 12/01/06 09:17 PM Re: I start Monday, Dec. 4th -- New job, new career
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As I won't be exhausted from my commute now, I hope I will be able to spend more time here at Equipped.

Don't forget your family and friends.
Congrats and God Bless.

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#78550 - 12/01/06 09:30 PM Re: I start Monday, Dec. 4th -- New job, new caree
Craig Offline


Registered: 11/13/01
Posts: 1784
Loc: Collegeville, PA, USA
Of course not. I'm afraid Equipped comes in AFTER family and friends, but you guys DO place. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

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#78551 - 12/01/06 09:32 PM Re: I start Monday, Dec. 4th -- New job, new caree
Craig Offline


Registered: 11/13/01
Posts: 1784
Loc: Collegeville, PA, USA
All kinds of changes seem to be popping all over the place.

Here's to yours popping just the way you want.

Cheers.

Craig

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#78552 - 12/01/06 10:25 PM Re: I start Monday, Dec. 4th -- New job, new caree
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Registered: 11/25/06
Posts: 742
Loc: MA
Congrats to you. I am looking at a career change myslef within the next year or so. I have an odd feeling it wont be quite so smooth.

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#78553 - 12/01/06 10:56 PM Re: I start Monday, Dec. 4th -- New job, new career
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Very well done, sir!! Judging from the quality of your posts I think you'll do well.

-Blast
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#78554 - 12/02/06 12:13 AM Re: I start Monday, Dec. 4th -- New job, new career
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Registered: 11/12/06
Posts: 172
Loc: South Jersey (the 51st state)
Best wishes to you on your new advanture.
I went through something similar last year at this time (I retired after 35 years with a company and fell into my new career) wound up with better hours, read that more time off, a much shorter commute and haven't looked back.
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#78555 - 12/02/06 07:52 PM Re: I start Monday, Dec. 4th -- New job, new caree
Craig Offline


Registered: 11/13/01
Posts: 1784
Loc: Collegeville, PA, USA
No need to look back. I took my time, thought things through, made good decisions, burned no bridges, and landed on both feet.

I remember where I came from, appreciate where I am, and look forward to where I'm going.

Sounds rather Zen, doesn't it? I'm the least Zen person I know. I must be improving with age. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Craig

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#78556 - 12/02/06 07:58 PM Re: I start Monday, Dec. 4th -- New job, new caree
Craig Offline


Registered: 11/13/01
Posts: 1784
Loc: Collegeville, PA, USA
Thank you.

I think it must have something to do with age. Let's call it maturity, or possibly growing up.

I am 45 now. I remember being 25 and making some terrible decisions.

My dad sure got angry with me sometimes. Now I understand. I would have been furious with me, too. Here's to all the dads out there. You guys have a tough job.

Craig

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