omnis, don't forget to factor in that moving costs money, even if they pay for the actual movers. Also, if this is the very top of the range they can offer, what does that mean in terms of future raises and funding for the department?
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Ginger - Mar 15, 2010 4:13:17 pm PDT #13090 of 30000
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
Stephanie - Mar 15, 2010 4:14:14 pm PDT #13091 of 30000
Trust my rage
I'm sorry to just jump in here but I had my first day at my new job today and it was great. I have an office, co-workers who seem decent, and a bunch of cases I'm now responsible for. It's crazy because I *know* I'm a "real" lawyer, and have been for a while, but this just feels like even more "real".
Laura - Mar 15, 2010 4:15:44 pm PDT #13092 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
That is great to hear, Stephanie! How was the commute?
Stephanie - Mar 15, 2010 4:19:36 pm PDT #13093 of 30000
Trust my rage
One the way up, it was very stressful. I took Joe's car because it gets better mileage. It's a sportier Saab than my Honda but it's not as good on the ice and it snowed yesterday. And for some reason, the heater and headlights weren't working. So, about the time I got to the downside of Monument Hill (where everyone is going 90) I couldn't see a thing and the windows were fogging up. I had to pull over while everyone whizzed passed me. I almost never get scared at that sort of thing but between the fast cars and the cold, my hands were shaking. Since it was 6:30, it was still dark. Once I got the snow off, it was mostly okay.
The ride home was the polar opposite - glorious sunshine and I felt on top of the world.
eta: I'm commuting from 6-7 and 3-4 so I miss most of the bad traffic.
Pix - Mar 15, 2010 4:24:13 pm PDT #13094 of 30000
The status is NOT quo.
Oh Liese, what a relief!
Stephanie, glad the commute wasn't too bad.
Beth, so much love and strength to you. It's so hard.
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I'm about to mail my job application for the Director position. Meep! Job~ma would be appreciated.
Laura - Mar 15, 2010 4:45:44 pm PDT #13095 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
Job~ma, Pix.
Eeep, that sounds like a very unpleasant way to start the day, Stephanie. Glad it took such a good turn. Do you know what the problem was with the car. I know you don't want a repeat of that one tomorrow.
The starting the day in the dark stuff sucks. Don't wanna do it again tomorrow, and yet.
Stephanie - Mar 15, 2010 4:49:01 pm PDT #13096 of 30000
Trust my rage
I thought it was a fuse because there was heat but no fan. But this afternoon, there was plenty of air blowing so maybe it was frozen? I'm not quite so worried for tomorrow because it's not snowing tonight.
Hil R. - Mar 15, 2010 4:49:09 pm PDT #13097 of 30000
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
Lots of job~ma, Kristin.
Stephanie - Mar 15, 2010 4:51:12 pm PDT #13098 of 30000
Trust my rage
Yes! Much ~ma to Kristin. (I'm sort of distracted at the moment since I'm wrangling two children who are out of sorts due to DST and extra out of sorts due to their new schedule.
omnis_audis - Mar 15, 2010 5:11:16 pm PDT #13099 of 30000
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
Not to mention I already have additional work to throw your way, if only you were out here now now now.Ya, I know. And that is one of the intangibles that push me towards yes.
omnis, don't forget to factor in that moving costs money, even if they pay for the actual movers. Also, if this is the very top of the range they can offer, what does that mean in terms of future raises and funding for the department?Ayup. They will pay 50% of moving costs up to $3k. Coincidentally enough, 2 years ago, the movers alone cost $3k to move TO Texas. So, I'm looking at about $1500-1800 debt to take the job. As for raises, my understanding is everyone at the uni gets the same raises (or lack there of) when they happen. But the past 2-6 years have seen poor raises. Of course, one could say as the economy turns around, raises are due.
I'm sorry to just jump in here but I had my first day at my new job today and it was great. I have an office, co-workers who seem decent, and a bunch of cases I'm now responsible for. It's crazy because I *know* I'm a "real" lawyer, and have been for a while, but this just feels like even more "real".Jump in any time with news like that! That is great! Congrats!
I'm about to mail my job application for the Director position. Meep! Job~ma would be appreciated.Tons of job~ma! You'll be awesome!
eeek! Bitches is turning into the jobs thread.