Daddy and his terrific, awesome, so good, very nice day
The “meeting” I had yesterday – the one that TheMonk turned into a mini adventure – was actually a job interview.
Today I was offered the position.
I will still be working for the organization that is also the name of a certain Village People song. I will still be working in a poverty-stricken community. I will still be making a difference where it matters most.
But the difference is now I will be in charge. For the past five years I have been running the operations of a branch – second in command, so to speak. I have truly enjoyed it and I have learned so much. Now, I will be in charge of everything.
I welcome the opportunity to put my own stamp on something. I welcome the opportunity to grow more professionally. I welcome the fact that I will get to continue doing what I love – making a difference.
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Congratulations! I’m so happy for you. There’s nothing better than getting paid for doing something you love and that makes a difference in the world.
Which reminds me of another song…”Did you ever know that you’re my hero? You’re everything I wish I could be.”
Comment by debra — November 29, 2007 @ 7:53 pm
What wonderful and AWESOME news! Did you and your wife go out and celebrate? Or did you just get some nice take-out (which is what the Hubs and I do)? Congratulations — woohoo!
Comment by Grace — November 29, 2007 @ 8:23 pm
congrats, good to hear a super dad now gets to be a super boss.
Comment by mamie — November 29, 2007 @ 8:33 pm
Congratulations!
Comment by Darren — November 29, 2007 @ 8:44 pm
Congrats! Sound like a great opportunity. Although I’m a little surprised they hired you with those grass stains on your shoes.
Comment by Christine — November 29, 2007 @ 8:45 pm
Roar, lion, roar.
Or something like that. You don’t really get the school spirit thing so much in grad school.
Comment by Rattling The Kettle — November 29, 2007 @ 8:47 pm
Woohoo!!! WTG!!! Hooray!!! Sounds like they hired the right guy, with the right attitude for the job!
Comment by MamáChanga — November 29, 2007 @ 11:32 pm
Fantastic! I’m happy for you.
Comment by Whit — November 30, 2007 @ 12:23 am
Congratulations! Will you be staying where you are currently at or moving to a new location?
Comment by Deanna — November 30, 2007 @ 12:31 am
Congrats! Does this mean we have to call you The Boss now?
Comment by Becky — November 30, 2007 @ 5:43 am
Congratulations!!
Comment by Dana-Mom to Toddler Twin Girls!! — November 30, 2007 @ 6:29 am
Delurking to wish you a very hearty congratulations! I hope that the new job is all that you hope it will be plus more (in a good way of course)!
My husband and I are expecting our first in May, and I’ve really enjoyed reading about your experiences as parent!
Comment by Somewhere in the Midwest — November 30, 2007 @ 6:56 am
That’s awesome, my friend. How wonderful. Congrats.
Comment by Hygiene Dad — November 30, 2007 @ 7:46 am
Awesome, Matthew!!! I’m totally happy for you. That’s great news. Congrats on the well-deserved promotion. Woo hoo!
Comment by MetroDad — November 30, 2007 @ 8:24 am
Congratulations for pulling it off after the morning you had!! They’re lucky you didn’t walk in and ask for a beer.
Comment by memphislis — November 30, 2007 @ 9:49 am
Totally awesome!!! Congratulations!
Comment by Julie — November 30, 2007 @ 11:43 am
Well to the world of CEO’s!
Comment by Grandmother — November 30, 2007 @ 2:11 pm
You did it!!!! Could a new car be in your future???? Hmmmmm….
Comment by KP — November 30, 2007 @ 3:50 pm
What a wonderful opportunity! Yay for you!!
Comment by Allanna — November 30, 2007 @ 11:07 pm
Yay for you!
Comment by Amy — December 1, 2007 @ 6:07 am
Well done you.
Comment by Dan — December 1, 2007 @ 11:46 am
Good for you! Congrats!
Comment by SS — December 2, 2007 @ 12:45 am
Congratulations! I’m so happy for you.
Comment by Lisa — December 2, 2007 @ 8:23 pm