Yes Julie. It is the job I told you about on Thursday. As I mentioned, they head-hunted little old ME!
They are hiring temporarily (6 month contract). There is no job posting. One of the provincial museum advisors (there are 2 or 3) is retiring and they want to replace him temporarily and then once they have a temp replacement they would do a formal job competition (of course the temp person would have an edge on the permanent job). This is a really important job in the museum world. This position works to help museums across the province achieve professional standards and also administers provinicial funding for museums. There is a lot of travel involved and also a lot of public speaking engagements at conferences etc. The position they are hiring for covers all of Southwestern and Northwestern Ontario.
There is no way I was going to quit my current job without promise of a permanent job. As a result, I had decided not to apply but then THEY called me again and told me that they felt I was the ideal candidate and begged me to look into getting a leave of absence from my current position. So I looked into getting a temporary leave of absence from my job.
I talked it over with my boss and he was really supportive. What a great guy. He told me he didn't want me to move on, but it doesn't surprise him that they contacted me because I am "awesome". :) I told him it surprised the heck out of me and he told me I was just being humble! He said he would support an application for a temp. leave of absence. He said I would be foolish not to at least try as I would have my job waiting here for me if it was not a good fit and professionally it would be a really good learning experience. With a leave of absence from my current job there would be no risk for me. I could go for 6 months and then decide to come back here if things didn't work out.
Part of me doesn't want to go. But another part of me doesn't see myself doing my same old job forever. I'm totally bored with it and there is little or no room for change until my coworker retires in about 5 or so years. . Plus there is the money factor (the pay is a lot more than I make now).
So, I sent my resume to them and we will see what happens. Who knows??????
Yes, they did! How crazy is that??? I got an email on Monday asking if I would be interested in working with them. I asked for details and told them I'd think about it. On Friday I told them I wouldn't quit my job for a temporary position said they understood the dilemma but reminded me that the person they hired temporarily would have the edge for the permanent job. They suggested I ask for a leave and and then asked me to quote "strongly reconsider." So I did! Nothing ventured, nothing gained, I guess.
Hey, Melissa! That is great news. You certainly deserve a break like this and who knows it might lead into something else during the six months. But I certainly miss seeing the Belleville Girls on Monday nights. Good Luck!
It sounds like a terrific opportunity. Whether you stay or not, you will have gain invaluable strenght. And only by trying will you find out if it's for you. I must say I would be sad to see you go "for ever".
good luck!
ReplyDeleteIs this in Toronto?
ReplyDeleteYes Julie. It is the job I told you about on Thursday. As I mentioned, they head-hunted little old ME!
ReplyDeleteThey are hiring temporarily (6 month contract). There is no job posting. One of the provincial museum advisors (there are 2 or 3) is retiring and they want to replace him temporarily and then once they have a temp replacement they would do a formal job competition (of course the temp person would have an edge on the permanent job). This is a really important job in the museum world. This position works to help museums across the province achieve professional standards and also administers provinicial funding for museums. There is a lot of travel involved and also a lot of public speaking engagements at conferences etc. The position they are hiring for covers all of Southwestern and Northwestern Ontario.
There is no way I was going to quit my current job without promise of a permanent job. As a result, I had decided not to apply but then THEY called me again and told me that they felt I was the ideal candidate and begged me to look into getting a leave of absence from my current position. So I looked into getting a temporary leave of absence from my job.
I talked it over with my boss and he was really supportive. What a great guy. He told me he didn't want me to move on, but it doesn't surprise him that they contacted me because I am "awesome". :) I told him it surprised the heck out of me and he told me I was just being humble! He said he would support an application for a temp. leave of absence. He said I would be foolish not to at least try as I would have my job waiting here for me if it was not a good fit and professionally it would be a really good learning experience. With a leave of absence from my current job there would be no risk for me. I could go for 6 months and then decide to come back here if things didn't work out.
Part of me doesn't want to go. But another part of me doesn't see myself doing my same old job forever. I'm totally bored with it and there is little or no room for change until my coworker retires in about 5 or so years. . Plus there is the money factor (the pay is a lot more than I make now).
So, I sent my resume to them and we will see what happens. Who knows??????
They head hunted...and begged you?
ReplyDeleteSounds like you're in the drivers seat....good luck!
Yes, they did! How crazy is that??? I got an email on Monday asking if I would be interested in working with them. I asked for details and told them I'd think about it. On Friday I told them I wouldn't quit my job for a temporary position said they understood the dilemma but reminded me that the person they hired temporarily would have the edge for the permanent job. They suggested I ask for a leave and and then asked me to quote "strongly reconsider." So I did! Nothing ventured, nothing gained, I guess.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds very promising....hope it all works out like you hope.
ReplyDeleteWow! That's fantastic, Melissa! I hope it works out for you. It sounds like it's one of those meant to happen kind of things!
ReplyDeleteOK now you will be close to me!!! I think you got the job already!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is fantastic that your employer would allow you to do that. You'd be crazy not to try it!
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
but please come back after 6 months, 'kay? ;o)
'kay!
ReplyDeleteJust not sure if it is the right job for me. It is much more of a bureaucratic job than a creative job.
Hey, Melissa! That is great news. You certainly deserve a break like this and who knows it might lead into something else during the six months. But I certainly miss seeing the Belleville Girls on Monday nights. Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteWho says you can't bring a little creativity into the bureaucracy?
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a terrific opportunity. Whether you stay or not, you will have gain invaluable strenght. And only by trying will you find out if it's for you. I must say I would be sad to see you go "for ever".
ReplyDeleteI got the call today. They want me to come in to see them and "discuss this opportunity".
ReplyDeleteHow exciting Melissa! Go 'wow' them.
ReplyDeleteI'll try. I'm not the only person they are meeting with but I have nothing to lose.
ReplyDeleteYou are probably the only person they begged to come in, though!
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