New jobs
Well, we thought our home re-finance process was going smoothly and on track, when all of a sudden, our point of contact with Countrywide/Bank of America said in an email this weekend: 'The underwriter has approved your loan, as long as a few things are fixed on the house.' This included replacing the wood siding on the west side of the house. Aauggh!
Of course, this kind of left me and Scott stunned. We've been wanting to replace the siding on that end of the house (Scott already replaced the east side a year and a half ago), but the timing couldn't be worse. We're taking a 3 day weekend in a few days to go to Palo Duro, Scott was scheduled to work overtime this weekend, he's looking for a job anyway, and we weren't planning on spending that kind of money on the house right now.
In the meantime, Scott's job search is officially on. We beefed up his resume with all his new skills and certifications, and we're excited about all the potential opportunities ahead of him. Yet as we search online job sites for openings with his skill-level, it makes me upset to see again and again what his market-worth is, and how comparatively little they're paying him at his current employer.
It grows more apparent Scott likely may set out on his own working as a contractor through his own business. Drey, whose family I've been close to throughout my life and the father of the kids I used to babysit for, is a head hunter who has a company placing contractors with skills like Scott's, and is taking a look at his resume. I think what will probably happen is Scott will be self-employed, working contracts, and there are more big clients out there Scott's already developed relationships with and could stay working for.
And then yesterday I got a note from an organization in DC offering to hire me to place op/eds and book radio/tv interviews for their staff on a part-time basis. I totally wasn't expecting that. One of our researchers here at my work is affiliated with this same organization, and he recommended to his employer to make me a part-time offer. I felt very complimented, and realized this is the first opportunity to make me more of a consultant of my own.
I work here for 40 hours a week. I don't think it'd be a conflict of interest to work both jobs, but it would certainly mean clocking 52 to 58 hours per week. Scott said he would set up a work station for me in the office at home if I needed it. I haven't even spoken to the hiring manager yet, as I need to first consult with Tom.
I get benefits here at work and of course I have an overwhelming sense of loyalty since he took such a chance on hiring me right out of college. I just don't know if I'll take it-- if I don't take it, then I've communicated to Tom my skill level and market demand, which means higher compensation. If I do take it, then I could gain a great deal more of experience, build my name in the industry, and charge my own consultant-level billable rates on top of my salary here.
We shall see.
Of course, this kind of left me and Scott stunned. We've been wanting to replace the siding on that end of the house (Scott already replaced the east side a year and a half ago), but the timing couldn't be worse. We're taking a 3 day weekend in a few days to go to Palo Duro, Scott was scheduled to work overtime this weekend, he's looking for a job anyway, and we weren't planning on spending that kind of money on the house right now.
In the meantime, Scott's job search is officially on. We beefed up his resume with all his new skills and certifications, and we're excited about all the potential opportunities ahead of him. Yet as we search online job sites for openings with his skill-level, it makes me upset to see again and again what his market-worth is, and how comparatively little they're paying him at his current employer.
It grows more apparent Scott likely may set out on his own working as a contractor through his own business. Drey, whose family I've been close to throughout my life and the father of the kids I used to babysit for, is a head hunter who has a company placing contractors with skills like Scott's, and is taking a look at his resume. I think what will probably happen is Scott will be self-employed, working contracts, and there are more big clients out there Scott's already developed relationships with and could stay working for.
And then yesterday I got a note from an organization in DC offering to hire me to place op/eds and book radio/tv interviews for their staff on a part-time basis. I totally wasn't expecting that. One of our researchers here at my work is affiliated with this same organization, and he recommended to his employer to make me a part-time offer. I felt very complimented, and realized this is the first opportunity to make me more of a consultant of my own.
I work here for 40 hours a week. I don't think it'd be a conflict of interest to work both jobs, but it would certainly mean clocking 52 to 58 hours per week. Scott said he would set up a work station for me in the office at home if I needed it. I haven't even spoken to the hiring manager yet, as I need to first consult with Tom.
I get benefits here at work and of course I have an overwhelming sense of loyalty since he took such a chance on hiring me right out of college. I just don't know if I'll take it-- if I don't take it, then I've communicated to Tom my skill level and market demand, which means higher compensation. If I do take it, then I could gain a great deal more of experience, build my name in the industry, and charge my own consultant-level billable rates on top of my salary here.
We shall see.