Well I finally got a job offer, after more than 7 months being unemployed. It is a job where I design Fire Sprinkler Systems in Commercial spaces all in 3D.

While it is great that I got this job offer, I am really not happy about it. I have accepted it because I need a job. I start on Monday, August 4th. This job is taking me further away from what I really want to do. I want to design spaces, including furniture. This is no where near that. I have to learn a new program that is specifically geared towards fire sprinkler systems. That shouldn't be hard at all.

But, I also have to drive about 70 miles to work each day. I HATE commuting. It takes so much out of me. I will have to drive from the far north side of the Denver metro area to the far south side...taking only I-25. The other option would be a toll road...but that is around $17/day and not a realistic option at all. Who could afford that on top of these outlandish gas prices?? Plus it adds 3 hours or more on to my day at work.

Everyone keeps saying a job is a job, but I have done crap that I haven't wanted to do for so long, that it is really hard for me to accept the fact that I am doing it again. When will I ever get that chance to do what I love? I had it at one point, and nothing has ever compared to that...or even came close. That job I didn't care how long the commute was or how hard or long I worked on a job...I just did it. It never felt like work. So it is hard to start something knowing it isn't what I want to do. But I am going to try and be positive.

A plus is that it is just me and the owner of the company. So basically I will have a lot of responsibility (and leeway) , especially if he is out of town. I also get to go out of town every once in a while. I get a two week training course out of town too, which should be fun!

On the day I got this previous job offer, I had an incredible interview. It was for a position where I would be designing custom cabinetry for high-end residential spaces as well as commercial spaces, such as libraries and medical offices. Plus this place is not even 5 mins. from my house. Awesome commute! This position is more down the alley of what I want to be doing and I would be really stoked to do it. I don't have to learn a new program, but I do have to learn some new conversion software since the cabinetry is made on site. Not hard at all! They are making a decision later this week about the position and hopefully I get it...if I do, then I have to let the fire sprinkler position go. BUT in all reality, with my luck, I am not expecting to get something I like to do. So I am not keeping my hopes up for it at this moment.

I just know that since I want the second position that it will not be an option. I got turned down a ton of time while I was unemployed and I was shocked to get the first job offer...so I believe that I will never get an offer from the second position.

So I am preparing for next Monday morning and working a full day. It will be exhausting, since I don't sleep at night very well, but I will adjust. Hopefully I will get along with my new boss very well and things will go smoothly.

mood: confused
watching: news
listening to: 80's music

Categories: employment [t]

it's good to have a job! everyone needs somewhere to start off... just importantly don't forget ur passion.
» renaye on 2008-07-29 02:49:57

that sucks...but just keep looking while you have a job.
» lazypuppy on 2008-07-29 08:46:23

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