Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Today on the telephone, after two previous hour-long conversations, an agreement was struck. An agreement that will see me travel beyond my current residence in order to fulfill responsibilities in a new employment situation.
In other words, I landed myself a job!
Actually, the word 'landed' is not quite right. 'Created' is the better word.
After realizing what is important to me with how I earn a paycheque, letters of introduction and resumes were sent out to establishments that I deemed worthy of my enthusiasm and expertise. Eight such letters were emailed. Of those eight, four responses were received. One essentially said 'thanks, no vacancies, but we will keep you on file.' Another said to contact again in the new year when they would begin looking at 2018 staff. A third response indicated interest but offered no real follow-up. The coup de grace was a quick response saying 'we should talk'.
Over the past three weeks, three separate telephone conversations/meetings have been had between myself and the co-owner of an adventure tourism outfit. That is all that has occured. We have not met in person. Yet, after approximately three hours of conversation, of learning about each other's background, of getting to know each other and getting along with each other, of being straight up honest and clear about intentions and hopes, a brand new position has been created in their operations for little 'ole me. It was the classic case of perfect timing. They were not seeking out someone for such a position, but when my letter and resume landed in their Inbox, then thoughts instantly began to whirl with how well-timed and well-suited this all could be.
What is it, you may ask? What's the job? Where is the job?
Once I receive a more formalized agreement in the next day or so, then details will be divulged.
For now, I am absolutely thrilled with this new opportunity. It will take me down a path that I have wanted to re-travel. It will be familiar enough to feel comfortable, yet different enough to be exciting. It will also take me back to a region that I absolutely love, which also thrills me to bits. I was once in this region many, many years ago during a summer at university. Returning to this region at this stage of my life, with a greater level of appreciation and self-awareness, will feed my soul to the absolute brim.
The hilarious adventures of a 52-year old woman are about to begin.
Stay tuned for further details!
