Posted by Linda_H/FL on 8/13/11 12:11pm
Msg #393517

I'm done....for now

I accepted and started a full-time position at a sole-practitioner law firm on Thursday. One attorney, one sec'y/legal assistant (me) - last thing I wanted to do was get a J-O-B, and full-time no less in my close-to retirement years, but my husband and I have these silly habits - we like to eat on a regular basis and sleep peacefully at night knowing our bills are paid.

Phone has been silent for months now and this business is just too fickle for me. I've had feelers out and have interviewed at several jobs, including the CNA positions but nothing came of it - this one hit out of the blue - faxed resume at 9am, phone call at 9:30am, face-to-face at 2pm, hired! - start the next day!!

I say done for now because I'm keeping my commission and profiles (revised, naturally) just in case it doesn't work out. If the last two days are any indication, I think we're gonna be okay. I really enjoyed working this business, but the unpredictability, especially in my area, is just too much. The increase in business that everyone else is posting about? I'm not seeing any of it. I've not done one closing in August yet and only did 2 or 3 in all of July. Got two calls in the last couple days (of course!!) and those were the first for the month -

I'll still follow the forums as I enjoy them - just won't be around as much as I was - so keep things posted so I can keep up with the G, the B and the U!

Good luck to you all - may you all prosper...

Reply by Michelle/AL on 8/13/11 12:20pm
Msg #393518

Congrats on the job, Linda.

I'm so glad you found f/t employment in this economy. It is nice to get a steady check every two weeks. I closed the doors to my business twelve months ago. The notary work had slowed down; and the process service was picking up. But still it just wasn't enough to cover all of my living expenses. I also accepted a full-time job and it was definitely the right thing to do financially. I still miss the notary/loan signing work though. Don't think I'll ever get it totally out of my system. Good luck to you.

Reply by Pam/NM on 8/13/11 12:24pm
Msg #393519

Re: Congrats on the job, Linda.

Linda--hoping you'll still chime in with your wisdom and insight. I understand the dilemma. I too, am addicted to eating and paying bills....

Reply by Alz on 8/13/11 4:38pm
Msg #393543

May you continue to prosper in all that you do. n/m

Reply by Notarysigner on 8/13/11 12:30pm
Msg #393520

I know you'll do well so none of that yucky stuff, you're one of the best. Linda how am I going to know when I stray?? O.K. [e-mail address] will always be open to you and the "other" as well. Kiosk Kenny!

Reply by Cam/CA on 8/13/11 12:38pm
Msg #393521

Re: Good Luck Linda, please, please keep popping in,

like Pam says we still need your wisdom and insight.

Reply by Buddy Young on 8/13/11 12:41pm
Msg #393522

Re:good luck Linda, wish you the best n/m

Reply by JAM/CA on 8/13/11 12:42pm
Msg #393523

Wow Linda, this is bittersweet. I so enjoy reading your comments and the private notes we've exchanged. I do understand eating and paying bills. I am also trying to reach out to other endeavors. I wish you the best always and know you will be an asset to any company. Glad you are keeping your fingers on the pulse here though. Congratulations Linda, may you always prosper.

Reply by jba/fl on 8/13/11 12:48pm
Msg #393526

May the force be with you my friend. Ciao. n/m

Reply by CopperheadVA on 8/13/11 12:49pm
Msg #393527

I'm so happy for you! Best wishes in the new job!

Reply by MW/VA on 8/13/11 12:53pm
Msg #393528

Congrats & good luck, Linda. :-) We'll miss you, of course

but know that you'll continue to share your wisdom here. A steady paycheck is a nice thing these days--you know you can count on it. I really think you'll enjoy the work more than CNA work, but that's just my opinion.
Besides, like another legal assistant who posts here, we're sure you'll have plenty of time to spend on the forums when things are slow at work. LOL
Thanks again for being the coordinator for cards for Ann. :-)

Reply by LynnNC on 8/13/11 1:04pm
Msg #393530

Congrats and good luck!

Drop in now and then!

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 8/13/11 1:08pm
Msg #393531

I just knew you would get that job!!!! (unless they had been complete idiots doing the hiring )
We will stay in touch via phone as always

Reply by Les_CO on 8/13/11 1:18pm
Msg #393533

Good luck on the new job!!!
Their gain will be our loss! We will miss your wisdom. Thank you for all your past posts and help to others here. Log in when you can, even if just to say “Hi”.

Reply by John Tennant on 8/13/11 1:23pm
Msg #393535

Congratulations Linda. Enjoyed your posts and pm's. Any tax questions, pm me.

Reply by Linda Juenger on 8/13/11 2:02pm
Msg #393536

Congrats on the new job. I, as many of us, completely understand. I had told my hubby that I was going to look for something part time to supplement too. I did fall into something this week that I'm hoping fills that gap and looking very forward to it. Post when you can here and fb.

Reply by Pat/IL on 8/13/11 2:57pm
Msg #393538

Linda,

Best of success in your new job. I've enjoyed reading your comments over the past few years.

Reply by Ilene C. Seidel on 8/13/11 3:02pm
Msg #393539

OMG so sorry to see you go but certainly understand. Be well and enjoy your new career.

Reply by desktopfull on 8/13/11 3:11pm
Msg #393540

Congrats Linda, best of luck in job. n/m

Reply by MikeC/NY on 8/13/11 3:22pm
Msg #393541

Congratulations! n/m

Reply by Susan Fischer on 8/13/11 4:48pm
Msg #393545

Have a blast, you'll make that office hum. Best to you. n/m

Reply by Carolyn Nee on 8/13/11 6:00pm
Msg #393549

Have enjoyed your posts and hope you will drop in often. Good luck to you and as the saying goes -- when God is closing one door he's opening another -- just up to us to trust and walk through; just as you did.

Reply by cal2az on 8/13/11 8:04pm
Msg #393553

Wish you the very best.

I don't normally post, but had to wish you some good thoughts.

Reply by 101livescan on 8/13/11 9:19pm
Msg #393554

You are such a detail person and a great communicator. Can't say I blame you. I think it will be a decade before Florida's real estate market returns. Wishing you all the best, and by the way, thank you for everything you did, over and above, in the PAW wells wishes effort.

God speed, we'll miss you!

Reply by BrendaTx on 8/13/11 10:40pm
Msg #393558

LOL...Like you won't be here with us

on NotRot. A good many of us will be here until Harry turns the lights out...or the nursing homes make us get off of our computers and out there for fresh air and exercise (aka play bingo).

Lots of happy and well wishes coming your way. Congrats, Linda.

Reply by linda/ca on 8/14/11 2:21am
Msg #393559

You should be proud of yourself, Linda, to get that job so quickly in this horrible job market. Your resume and interview must have been very impressive. Congratulations!

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 8/14/11 9:01am
Msg #393567

Thank you all so much for your well-wishes..

They're very much appreciated!!

I won't be leaving NR - very hard to cut ties with a community like this. As Brenda said, I suspect the nursing home is going to yanking my 'puter plug before I give it up voluntarily!! .. LOL

Again...thank you..

Reply by LKT/CA on 8/14/11 1:09pm
Msg #393590

Linda, I have the same silly habit you do....I like to eat too!! Heehee!! Best wishes with your new job and keep in touch.

Reply by Moneyman/TX on 8/14/11 5:49pm
Msg #393619

Congrats on the new job Linda. Good luck & have fun! :-) n/m

Reply by BarbaraL_CA on 8/14/11 10:12pm
Msg #393649

Congratulations and much success to you! I totally understand where you are coming from... sometimes you just have to do what you have to do! Blessings to you.

Reply by NJW/FL on 8/15/11 9:39am
Msg #393670

The best to you in your new position. Understandable in these unsure economic times.

Reply by Jim/AL on 8/15/11 10:33am
Msg #393677

Happy 4u, congrats. You will do great because u are great! n/m

Reply by BossLadyMD on 8/15/11 10:56am
Msg #393682

Congrats & Best Wishes Linda!

If it were not for my pension, I would most certainly be looking for a J-O-B! I am sure you will do fine in your new position! Please keep in touch with this forum and thanks for your words of wisdow over the years

Reply by ME/NJ on 8/15/11 6:24pm
Msg #393741

Congrats and good luck n/m