Friday, August 11, 2006
Relocation Questions, part 2
Acutally, this isn't really related to relocating specifically, but preparing for the interview that would generate a job offer that would requre relocation. Interviewing well requires a lot of preparation, such as knowing what to say when asked certain questions, knowing how to say it, and knowing what to ask when it is your turn. Time is being invested.
Originally, I had planned this time for preparing for the upcoming Sunday School year. Will I be reayd for both? All of a sudden I am very busy.
Originally, I had planned this time for preparing for the upcoming Sunday School year. Will I be reayd for both? All of a sudden I am very busy.
Monday, August 07, 2006
Relocation Questions
A couple of weeks ago, a friend who works for a very nice CPA firm invited me to forward my resume, and she would see if anyone in her company would be interested. Courteously, I sent it along, thinking that I would humor my friend, and that would be that.
Wrong again! Two days later I found myself in a phone interview for a very intersting position that would closely match my skill set. Not bad for someone like me who wasn't even looking for a career upgrade. Next week I have an office interview (haven't interviewed in two years, haven't worn a suit since officiating my Great Aunt's funeral 15 months ago).
There are a lot of hurdles to overcome, still, but I've overcome two: the invitation to interview in person, and a willingness to relocate. Moving closer to my mom, dad, and extended family sounds good, and it surely is exciting to be closer to Chicago: Lake Michigan, American Girls Store, Cubs, White Sox, etc., etc., but there are questions.
How quickly can I sell my house? How much can I sell it for?
What about my commitment to teach 1st Grade Sunday School for the 2006-2007 school year?
Do I need to buy a new car? Would clients be impressed with my 1992 Chevy S-10 with 202,000 miles? Could my wife just put the kids in the truck bed while I drive our 2003 Grand Caravan?
What's it like to work for a prestigious CPA firm compared to a small family founded business? How much does it cost to upgrade my professional wardrobe from the shorts, polo, and baseball cap?
Do I have something to contribue to the bigger business world at large?
Life surely is more interesting when you have a family, a mortgage, and a commitment to follow Jesus wherever he leads. One step at a time. Now all I have to do is the best I can at next week's interview
Wrong again! Two days later I found myself in a phone interview for a very intersting position that would closely match my skill set. Not bad for someone like me who wasn't even looking for a career upgrade. Next week I have an office interview (haven't interviewed in two years, haven't worn a suit since officiating my Great Aunt's funeral 15 months ago).
There are a lot of hurdles to overcome, still, but I've overcome two: the invitation to interview in person, and a willingness to relocate. Moving closer to my mom, dad, and extended family sounds good, and it surely is exciting to be closer to Chicago: Lake Michigan, American Girls Store, Cubs, White Sox, etc., etc., but there are questions.
How quickly can I sell my house? How much can I sell it for?
What about my commitment to teach 1st Grade Sunday School for the 2006-2007 school year?
Do I need to buy a new car? Would clients be impressed with my 1992 Chevy S-10 with 202,000 miles? Could my wife just put the kids in the truck bed while I drive our 2003 Grand Caravan?
What's it like to work for a prestigious CPA firm compared to a small family founded business? How much does it cost to upgrade my professional wardrobe from the shorts, polo, and baseball cap?
Do I have something to contribue to the bigger business world at large?
Life surely is more interesting when you have a family, a mortgage, and a commitment to follow Jesus wherever he leads. One step at a time. Now all I have to do is the best I can at next week's interview
