Some bloody marvellous news in the Job Department

[Soph0571]

If you may remember when I started the new job 6 weeks ago I was on a 3 day a week, for a 3 month contract. I decided last week to speak to my COO about January, when my current contract comes to an end. I was conscious that with Xmas also in the mix my contract end date would be on me in the blink of an eye, and as I had a couple of very interesting jobs drop into my inbox, that I did not want apply for if they were planning to keep me on full time and on my normal expected salary, that they may like to think about whether they want to put me in next years budget, or not. I was very clear that I would not take it personally if they did not want to offer me a permanent position. Covid budgets are harsh for business everywhere. Anyway, upshot is...



Full time permanent at the senior level of management I have always led from. Not quite the salary just yet - but higher than currently, and with a review within a year and if I meet my income and profitability targets (which I will), that will change.

[samnsara]

1. yay! happy dance!!

[Soph0571]

13. I am relieved

The thought of having to get to know another company over Teams would be sooooo gruelling. And yes I love them. The culture is lovely, my boss is supportive and they know I will make them money. Wins all round!

[trueblue2007]

33. Congratulations

Sooooooooooooo Nice, Congrats !!! GREAT JOB !!! Sooooooo Nice, Congrats !!! Sooooooooooooooooooooooo Nice, Congrats !!! GREAT JOB !!! Sooooooooooooooooooooooo Nice, Congrats !!! Sooooooooooooo Nice, Congrats !!! GREAT JOB !!! Sooooooooooooooooooooooo Nice, Congrats !!! Sooooooooooooo Nice, Congrats !!! GREAT JOB !!! Sooooooooooooooooo Nice, Congrats !!! Sooooooooooooooooooooooo Nice, Congrats !!! GREAT JOB !!! Sooooooooooooooooooooooo Nice, Congrats !!!

[Squinch]

2. So happy for you! It has been fun to read about the developments in your job. Congratulations!

[Soph0571]

6. Don't want to boast but they think I am a genius

I am not, but I am an expert in a thing they don't really know about, but they really want to enter that market and they know I can get them there.

And it is great going into 2021 with my mojo back. 2020 has been horrid

[yonder]

21. Awww. Go ahead and boast!

That is fantastic news for what has been an ebb and flow year for many, especially yourself. Congratulations!

[Squinch]

42. Take a big breath. You are back!

[leftieNanner]

3. Congratulations!

And a Betty White Dance is perfect!

2021 is going to be a much better year for all of us.

[Soph0571]

15. I was looking at all the happy dances

this one was sooooo the right one!

2021 better for me job wise
2021 better for the USA President Biden wise
2021 shit being a Brit and Brexit and a far right government we cannot boot for another 4 years

I'll take the first two and protest the latter!

[OnDoutside]

4. Congratulations !!! That's a great result !

[Soph0571]

8. We have a division in Dublin

And looking at something in Belfast. I will be in Dublin in Feb probably for a contract review - if you are near... mini DU meet coming up!!!!

[OnDoutside]

30. You'll be doing well to be in Dublin in Feb ! They're already talking about another lockdown

during January and February, unfortunately. Nice idea about a mini DU meet up (!), I think there are some DUers in Dublin. I'm down south myself.

[Soph0571]

31. Essential business travel?

Although a meet up if the pubs are closed would be terribly boring.... LOL Pint of black would not be in reach. What would be the point???

[OnDoutside]

34. Actually that's a good point ! I'd even forgotten that.

[livetohike]

5. Congratulations!! Such a relief not to have to think about

this!

[Soph0571]

10. After 2020 going into the New Year knowing that I have

Full time, busy, using my brain job, is a real blessing.

[Mike 03]

7. Wonderful news. Congratulations!

[tblue37]

9. Congratulations! Its time for something nice to happen for you this year! nt

[Soph0571]

12. You know?

Time the universe gave back! Heh. And she did. They are a great company. The culture is wonderful, it is amazing they want to give a forthright gob on a stick like me a job! LOL

[tblue37]

18. I am so happy for you.

[rurallib]

11. What an up and down year for you. Glad it is ending on the upswing

A wish for a good 2021!

[Soph0571]

16. Love, 2020 has been shit

For everyone. I am looking forward to getting out of lockdown and getting into the office and getting to know my new colleagues properly. That is going to be a great start for 2021

[Cosmo Blues]

14. You must know if your happy we are happy

We were kind of hoping to put you in a Biden Administration

[Soph0571]

17. I know and I as I have my struggles that is something that is so close to heart

Biden can't have me - I think I am going to run for office over here and become PM!!!!

[Cosmo Blues]

48. To vote for you

I would immigrate on my Howe ancestral name, or try to engage in foreign interference from here

[PatSeg]

19. How wonderful!

Congratulations! What a great way to start the holiday season.

[lunatica]

20. Joyful, exuberant dancing required here!

[Soph0571]

22. I see your dance and raise you

Like I would ever have that coordination!!! Haha

[lunatica]

28. Oh shit! I can't beat that, but I can add some bongo drums and maracas to

the ritual mating dance!

[Hip2bSquare]

23. And right before Thanksgiving! Meant to be!

Congratulations! Have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving!

[Soph0571]

26. Well as a Brit

I am thankful we sent you all our religious right loons

[Karadeniz]

24. I had been wondering how you were doing, so this is great news! Congratulations!

[Soph0571]

27. After a year out doing what I needed to do

This is a validation of my skills. I was so worried that I had lost it. Soooooo much has happened, I did not realise how much I had missed using my business brain, until I started using it again and it is just splendid. Although starting a job in lockdown is shit.

[mnhtnbb]

25. That is wonderful news!

Hooray for you.

[Soph0571]

29. Hey my friend

I think you understand better than most the positives of stuff like this 😘

[Ligyron]

32. That's great to hear!

No reason 2021 shouldn’t be a good year for you then.

[SheltieLover]

35. Congrats, Soph!

[zeusdogmom]

36. Most excellent!!

[warmfeet]

37. Excellent news!

Very glad to hear this.

[BobTheSubgenius]

38. Hearty congratulations, Soph!

What a great way to end a pretty horrible year! Between this news and a brand spanking new President, you must be bouncing off the ceiling.

[barbtries]

39. great news

good job!

[Moostache]

40. Congratulations!

VERY happy for you, may the world's darkness become confused on its path to your door in the new year (and for us ALL really!!!)...

[people]

41. Very, Very happy for you!

2021 looks like it will be a very great improvement. Enjoy your permanent job and your relocation. You have a lot new to smile about.

[Aristus]

43. That's wonderful, Soph!

We love you!...

[Callalily]

44. That's fabulous news!

[HAB911]

45. Excellent Soph!

[flamin lib]

46. I knew it was going to happen.

The way you present yourself here, your self-confidence can only come from someone who is so good at what they do it doesn't sound like bragging when they say it out loud.

[area51]

47. Congratulations!

[FakeNoose]

49. Glad to hear this great news!

So happy for you Soph! I knew your new employers would love you, just like we do.

[PirateRo]

50. Great news!

I’m glad this broke your way!

[OregonBlue]

51. Simply marvelous!!

[Stuart G]

52. Wonderful News, & Thank You for Sharing.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

53. Major, major congrats, my dear Soph!

You've been on my mind lately, so this is wonderful news! I really am not surprised that they want you to stay and work for them.

With your amazing skills, you're a great fit for this company.

May 2021 exceed your most extravagant hopes!

[Karma13612]

54. Bloody marvelous indeed!! Nt

[PJMcK]

55. That's great news, Soph!

I'm so happy for your news! It's been a tough year for all of us and you particularly. This job will provide stability, challenges and successes for you.

Happy Thanksgiving and my best wishes for the New Year.

[Joinfortmill]

56. Congratulations!

[GeoWilliam750]

57. Congrats!!!!!