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| i want a new job |
| 05.23.05 (7:01 am) [edit] |
Okay, this has very little to do with the problem we had last week. Basically, I was recruited to my QA job within my company, from one of our stores. I had been running Customer Service for furniture, and applying for openings at our corporate HQ when HR contacted me about this job. And I figured it was a good way to get up here and get back to making a decent enough salary.So I've been in this position for nearly two years. It's an okay job, but it's boring to me, and I still don't feel accepted by the majority of the group. So I keep my ears open all the time, and have gotten involved in other things out there that help me network throughout the company. One of the people with whom I've become friendly is the director of Purchasing. She manages the two inside buyers who get all the store and office supplies. It doesn't have the cache' that perhaps the merchandising team has, but it's much more laid back. Also, this team handles all new store openings, which are supposed to be a total blast. Anyway, there is a very rare opening for a buyer, reporting to my acquaintance. I kept meaning to go chat with her, but never had time. She caught me in the hallway on Friday afternoon, and said she was awaiting my application. "I don't have any buyer experience," I told her. "But I'm a great shopper." She laughed, and said I could do it without a problem. And, more importantly, that she didn't just want a buyer, but someone who would partner with her on store openings. Ding ding ding ding!!! ("If I Were A Bell" is going through my head at this point.) So the only issue that's keeping me from applying at this very second is that we don't know the salary range. I make an okay living but not amazing, and can't afford a pay cut. My friend said she'd find out the salary range ASAP and get back to me. If the money is good, I will then have to go to my manager and announce my request to be transferred (which will be ugly, since we're already shorthanded). Then I still have to go through the application process. But oh, I WANT it!!!! |
posted by: jennjr (reply)
post date: 05.23.05 (5:14 am)
I hope it works out for you!! Good Luck!
posted by: ScubaDiva (reply)
post date: 05.23.05 (5:43 am)
I've got my fingers crossed for you. I believe in fate - better to keep you within the company if they value you than going to work with the competition...
Perhaps you can negotiate to help train whoever is going to replace you - to ease the transittion.
posted by: trekguy (reply)
post date: 05.23.05 (5:48 am)
Sounds like a great opportunity. any time you can get out of QA GRAB IT! I did and I've never been happier!!
posted by: lynne (reply)
post date: 05.23.05 (6:29 am)
Oh do it. I often wish I had gone to the team that opens new stores. I didnt because I was still really afraid of flying the last time there was a position open there. Oh well.
posted by: almsthvn (reply)
post date: 05.23.05 (6:52 am)
I'm crossing my fingers, ankles and boobs for ya!!!!
posted by: hardtoimagine (reply)
post date: 05.23.05 (7:31 am)
Good Luck! :)
posted by: Orange (reply)
post date: 05.23.05 (9:34 am)
Keep in mind that there's no law that says people have to start at the bottom of a pay range for a job. If your acquaintance wants you in the job bad enough and is creative enough with her budget, she might be able to match your salary even if the range is lower than for QA.
posted by: themarina (reply)
post date: 05.24.05 (10:04 am)
Woohoo! Good luck! :)
I'm sure you won't need it though. You're a shoe in!
