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I’M NOT PREGNANT.
Let’s just get that out of the way….I’m looking at you Ms. Medlin, Ms. Wiseman, and Mrs. Schumacher.
I do have an announcement though, something that has been months and months in the works.
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Ok – enough of this silliness, I’m leaving my job with the State, and moving to Dell.
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Yeah – kind of lackluster after getting it all out there like that. I bet some of you are thinking “who cares, so what, BORING!” And you may be right, but for a “no change” kind of girl like me, moving from the public sector BACK to the private sector was a huge decision. HUGE!
It all started months ago with the State Legislature. Texas is going through a MAJOR budget crisis right now, and that means making hard decisions about where to find money, cut expenditures, and ultimately keep the state from going completely down the drain. The Legislature has a tough job this biennial, and I don’t envy them one bit. Most of the State Agencies in Texas are waiting around to see what the Legislature is going to “command” through the budget bills, but our office is being proactive – and making tough decisions early so that when the budget is released, we can say we’ve already done our part, we can’t cut any more.
So – because of this “proactiveness” a.k.a. “you may lose your job, so start looking now,” I started looking for a new job. My field of work (Training) has always been the fickle sister in any organization. Sometimes you really need training, and other times you don’t have money for training. Usually (not always) the training department is the first to go. Knowing that piece of information, I boot-scooted my resume all over Texas.
And then it happened.
Dell two-stepped up next to me and asked me to dance.
And, well….as of yesterday – I accepted.
I’m scared shitless. Really.
The last time I worked in the private sector it was with a mortgage company. And we all know what happened to the mortgage industry. KABOOM! So moving out of my snuggy public sector job is not something to sneeze at, it was a big decision. The State has been very good to me, and for the past four years it’s been a very stable and secure job. It’s only been recently with all the budget cuts that it’s begun to look dire and unstable. Damn you budget cuts.
But – Dell is still a top 3 technology company. I know quite a few people who work there that love it. And ultimately, they are paying me more money, and can offer me more opportunity for advancement than my current employer. Win-win.
So….yeah. I’m moving. My last day here at the office is May 13, and then it’s off to new managers, new people, new office space, new rules, new games, and ultimately….new experiences.
Bittersweet it is.
I think it’s a great choice and a great opportunity. Congratulations!
PS – Is this still the “down low”? because it seems pretty up high or whatever the opposite of down low may be.
Deffinitely not on the “down-low” anymore. Shout it to the roof tops if you’d like! LOL!
Well, daughter of mine, I know it is, was a tough decision, but as I said, you will not make a bad one. Now get in there and be what all of us who love you know…. you are great, witty, full of personality and smart too, use all of those qualities and so much more that you have, and all will be fine…. way to go! With love…. Daddo!
Congratulations, Jenny. It’s scary here in California, too. It’s the biggest reason (well, that and wanting to get the hell out of here and on the road) I’m retiring next month. So many people losing their jobs. It’s amazing that you’re being hired in times like this – evidence of your talent and maturity.
You’re always so kind! I wish many joys come retirement time! I know my mom is loving it, and so will you! Can’t wait to see all the places you get to go!