I'm glad that is over with...
I was at BCBS for almost three hours today, I think the guy who would be my boss was going to be late for his flight. I did my presentation via teleconference for the other two health promotion specialists (one in Texas, one in Chicago) and for him in the room. It was weird, but it went really well. No one was familiar with the topic so I think they were impressed. I put a powerpoint together but they didn't have a computer set up so I just talked. I feel like I already know these people because technically, this was like the third interview. He said, "I hope that tells you how important it is for us to find the right person for this position..."
The building is on the edge of downtown at 12th & Boulder. The building is ugly as sin on the outside but slightly better on the inside than what I've got now. My office though... HUGE. Huge window, my own fridge, massive old and ugly desk... I'd have a diner's club card for travel so I wouldn't have to pay anything up front like I do now.
I'd be Senior Health Promotion Specialist in charge of employee wellness for oklahoma and new mexico. My boss would reside in Dallas, so I'd be on my own mostly. It's a lot of responsibility, but I don't know that it will be a lot of money. I think it will be more money than I make now, but you have to realize my benefits... I pay for nothing, not even my flex account. I receive a pretty big benefit allowance and have money left over. I have tons of freedom, access to a fitness center on-site and get 3 weeks vacation plus sick leave and holidays. It should be a dream situation. Except that I'm bored out of my mind and ten years older than everyone else in my department making the same money as they do with very, very little chance for a raise. Who knew? Government employees don't get raises, it literally takes an act of the legislature to get a raise.
Anyway, it's all so stressful. Driving back and forth to OKC for the past 9 months; wanting to buy a house and move but not; now, possibly driving back and forth to Tulsa instead; wanting to buy a house and move but making Cory commute... UGH. Too much. I need a serious vacation.
I think I'd like the BCBS job, but I don't know where I would go from there. He was honest with me that it's a senior level position and pretty much "it" as far as their wellness program goes, but the company is big and there are other opportunities within the company. Where I am, all of the management is old as the hills and will retire soon, but I don't think I would be able to beat out any of the people in line behind them for a better paying job. Not any time soon anyway.
Sigh. Drink, anyone??
Growin' up gorgeous
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Yes please. Scotch, no ice.
We drink in two weeks. We also eat brats and potato pancakes in two weeks. Can't wait. It'll be made only sweeter if we can lift a stein to your new job.
Ok, I'm just going to throw this out there one more time and then shut up for a while. BCBS has a big campus here in Dallas so maybe the Tulsa job could lead to a Dallas job in the future. Wes works at the Dallas location and has for several years. I'm sure you could ask him about it. And if your boss wanted to have a meeting you could come here and do it in person and bring the family with you. : )
The benefits, vacation, etc. are great and not something to give up without serious thought. When they make an offer seriously think it over and then listen to your gut. Take the job you think you will be happiest at and the rest will work out. We know Cory isn't happy so maybe this is what him finding his new job is waiting for. Maybe after you choose between OKC and Tulsa Cory will find his new job in there and you guys can find a new house.
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