More good news to share!
 

Hi Sisters!

Just wanted to share some happy news with you. Most of you know that I've been working pretty hard lately and trying to climb up the ladder.

I found out yesterday that I have been offered a spot in the executive internship program that I originally applied for last year!!! :D Its a prestigious program and a huge honor to be asked to participate.

What's even better, is that my boss has officially recommended me for a promotion in my present job...and they are completing the paperwork for that as we speak!

So, I am in the position of having to decide whether I want the promotion or the internship. I have until Monday to decide what I want to do. I'm a little freaked out because the decisions came down with no warning, but I keep telling myself: "This is a happy predicament, you can't go wrong either way!" LOL

So, does anyone have thoughts or advice that they would like to share with me?

so what do you do (job wise) now? both sound great. and both would look great on a resume. guess it's up to you. i know that doesn't help but hey... good luck with the decision, and let us know.

marissa

CONGRATS
 

What happens when you finish the internship? Are you guaranteed a permanent job?

How well do you like your co-workers?

Is your current boss going to be leaving anytime soon? If you think someone knew is coming in, that might affect how the future may look in your current dept.

Congrats!

(Rem that job we talked about? lol);)

LiEP,
Lynn

Well, Marissa, in answer to your question, I have a whole long description of what I do in the thread "Careers of our Alpha Gams." I'm too lazy to retype it all out, LOL, but basically I do human resource work.

Lynn, at the end of the 2 years, I am not *guaranteed* a job. However, if they've put 2 years of training and $$$ into you, they will find you something. I've been told that some important people are retiring in the near future, and they think that I have the qualifications and potential to move up quickly.

I don't think that my current boss will be leaving her position anytime soon. More likely, she will retire in a few years. But, I also love my co-workers.

I'm quite happy where I am, but at the same time, I don't know if I want to look back 10 years from now and say, "What if I had joined the program?"

Decisions, decisions. :(

Maria, Congratulations to you! You work hard, and you deserve your promotion! Good luck with the internship position too. Lisa

Congrats! Many Red and Buff roses to you!!;)

I guess this is a greedy way of looking at things but I would look into the future and say..."Would I advance in pay and position quicker and more substantionally if I do the internship? or is it just a resume stuffer?"

You may love the quick promotion but I would way out what you could get if you waited and did the internship....I know nothing on what you do at your job, but either way it sounds as if you would move up quickly. So I dont think you have a prob either way!

Good luck!!

Maria,

You know how I feel about it!! Go for it :D

LiEP
Nina

PS- check your yahoo mail

Hi Maria!
I had not heard from you this week really...I am glad I checked the board!!! Congratulations!!! I knew that this would happen. :) Let us know what you decide!!!

Congrats Maria! http://www.plaudersmilies.de/happy/xyxthumbs.gif

Congratulations Maria! :D

I say go for the internship. Even though I know you'd love either one, I have a slight feeling that you want the internship just a lilllll bit more, LOL. Could be off though, but thats my gut. You're more than qualified so either way I know you'll end up with a job you love. Good Luck! ;)

Girls, thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your good thoughts and wishes!

Thought I should share with you that I decided to go with the Internship Program. :)

My boss and co-workers were sorry to hear the news and tried to talk me out of my decision (its nice to know that I am wanted), but they also know its a great opportunity and they wish me well.

I start the program on September 9th. I almost feel like I'm going back to school again! ;)

Good luck with the program!!!:)

best of luck to ya maria!!!! yeah!

marissa

YAY MARIA!!!
 

CONGRATULATIONS MARIA!!! :D

What does this program entail?? Whatever it is, we all know that you will kick butt at it!

Take care and be sure to keep us posted on how it goes!

LiEP,
Jen

Yay for you!!! Congrats!

BUMP!

I had my "what do I want to be when I grow up" interview with the head of the internship program yesterday afternoon. We were told to bring in our resumes, and to have ideas about our career interests after the program is over so the staff can start working on job placement for us.

Well, to my surprise, when I went into the meeting yesterday they already had THREE offers on the table for me. I accepted a position in the division where I'm currently working! This is exactly what I wanted and now I don't have to worry about what will happen to me because of our budget shortfall. :)

The internship ends September 8th, and my promotion starts on the 9th.

I can't believe how quickly two years have flown by, and all of you were right there with me from the beginning. I am very thankful that most of you are here to see the end of this journey (and hopefully the beginning of a greater one!).

Thanks for your support, ladies!

congrats maria! best of luck to you!

That's fantastic Maria! Of course, we aren't surprised at all because we know how terrific you are! :D

Dee

YEA!!! Course when I saw the title, I thought it was something else before I saw the 2002 date, lol.

I'm glad to know they know you are as terrific as we know you are!!

Can't wait to meet you at Convention! That's why I'm taking a few days after I get back to recouperate!:D

Congrats, Maria! This is awesome news!!! :) I am very proud of you - I know how hard you've worked!

Congratulations!!!! :D

-wendi

Yay Maria! :)

Congrats Maria!

~Wendi

P.S. We missed you on Sunday...

Here's a suggestion. On one pice of paper write internship on another piece write down job. Then mix them up in a bowl and pick out one, see how you feel after you pick that one. Are you happy or a little disapointed? Good luck!!

maria ended up choosing the internship back when she had those choices... and apparently she did a fabulous job!