Big News
So, I some crazy intense news to share with you guys: I am moving to Missouri. All of you know that Nikki and I have been together for about a year and a half now, maintaining a long distance relationship over 1,200 miles. When we first started our relationship, we knew that for it to work, one of us would eventually have to move. Well for the past six months, I’ve been sending out resumes in hopes of finding a job to be closer to her. There was a whole lot of nothing for awhile until my friend at work put me in touch with the VP of my company’s KC office. Rebecca (The VP) had sent out a number of resumes on my behalf a couple of weeks prior and so I wanted to meet her to put a face with the name and also to thank her. Nikki dropped me off at the office for a bit over Memorial Day weekend where I met with the VP. I was very at ease because I just thought it was networking and meeting new people. Turns out it was somewhat of an informal interview that I wasn’t even aware of.
Rebecca asked me a few questions about what I was looking to do and then asked if I had considered staying with Continental and working in the KC office. I told her that while I hadn’t thought about that, it might be a good idea. We talked for a good hour or so and then Nikki came up and joined us for another 40 minutes which was cool. About a week or two afterwards Rebecca called me to see if I was still interested in coming out to KC. I told her I very much was and she said she was working on her end to juggle a few things to see if that could work. She also had me talk to my manager and Director of Research to let them know that I was interested in moving and then told me she would be in touch soon.
Two weeks ago, I received an e-mail from her to call her at home. Turns out she had worked with the CEO, COO and Director of Research at my company to create a position for me in KC so that I would be able to retain my current salary. My new position will be about 75% Sales Assistance and 25% Research. They are going to train me on the sales aspect seeing as how I have never done that before but I’m excited about it. The office is located right in the Plaza (about 2 blocks from Coach and Burberry where I’m sure I will do serious damage to my bank account). My last day in New York will be July 11th and I am going to be leaving for KC on the morning of the 12th.
This is definitely bittersweet. I am excited to make a change in my life and career and the mere thought of being able to see my girlfriend on a daily basis is wonderful… and yet, at the same time, the thought of leaving my friends and family has me feeling a combination of scared and saddened. Don’t get me wrong. This is what I want, what I have wanted for so long. I just know that until the moving day comes, I am going to be one giant ball of emotion.
Anyway, I just wanted to give you guys a heads-up. I’ll e-mail y’all my new address but my cell phone number will stay the same :-)
Rebecca asked me a few questions about what I was looking to do and then asked if I had considered staying with Continental and working in the KC office. I told her that while I hadn’t thought about that, it might be a good idea. We talked for a good hour or so and then Nikki came up and joined us for another 40 minutes which was cool. About a week or two afterwards Rebecca called me to see if I was still interested in coming out to KC. I told her I very much was and she said she was working on her end to juggle a few things to see if that could work. She also had me talk to my manager and Director of Research to let them know that I was interested in moving and then told me she would be in touch soon.
Two weeks ago, I received an e-mail from her to call her at home. Turns out she had worked with the CEO, COO and Director of Research at my company to create a position for me in KC so that I would be able to retain my current salary. My new position will be about 75% Sales Assistance and 25% Research. They are going to train me on the sales aspect seeing as how I have never done that before but I’m excited about it. The office is located right in the Plaza (about 2 blocks from Coach and Burberry where I’m sure I will do serious damage to my bank account). My last day in New York will be July 11th and I am going to be leaving for KC on the morning of the 12th.
This is definitely bittersweet. I am excited to make a change in my life and career and the mere thought of being able to see my girlfriend on a daily basis is wonderful… and yet, at the same time, the thought of leaving my friends and family has me feeling a combination of scared and saddened. Don’t get me wrong. This is what I want, what I have wanted for so long. I just know that until the moving day comes, I am going to be one giant ball of emotion.
Anyway, I just wanted to give you guys a heads-up. I’ll e-mail y’all my new address but my cell phone number will stay the same :-)