bjboswell
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posted on July 1, 2008 04:52:54 AM new
Yesterday I accepted a full time job! It will be the first time in 30!!! years I have worked for someone else. My first paycheck.My over riding concern was stabilizing our family income. Ebay is foolish with all their hoops... and every year there is summer to live through. For me,even though Ruby Lane has been a God send there is summer there as well. The good news for me is that 5 people applied for this job,which was to be part time. The director looked me in the eyes and said,"I want you and I would very much like you full time" Then he offered me more money than I had asked for on my application.So tomorrow morning with a bag of very mixed emotions ... I will go to work.
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ebabestreasures
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posted on July 1, 2008 04:57:25 AM new
Good for you - I guess?
I don't know what I would do if offered a full time job at good money. I think maybe it's been too long for me to go back to working for someone else. But I must admit - ebay is more and more like that boss breathing down your neck.
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mamachia
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posted on July 1, 2008 06:26:42 AM new
Congrats & best wishes. I have been looking but no luck as my field is specialized.
We will see more & more small to medium size sellers heading back to "employment outside the house" with all the stupid changes that Ebay have and will continue to make.
[ edited by mamachia on Jul 1, 2008 06:42 AM ]
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neglus
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posted on July 1, 2008 06:29:50 AM new
Best of luck to you Bonnie! Make sure you come back to schmooze every now and then.
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http://stores.ebay.com/Moody-Mommys-Marvelous-Postcards?refid=store
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vintageads4u
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posted on July 1, 2008 07:14:13 AM new
Congratulations! How cool that the boss wants you and is willing to pay for your talent.
Good luck and remember that it takes three months on average to feel comfortable in the new job.
We'll miss you!
Beth
Antique Ad Shop
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bjboswell
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posted on July 1, 2008 09:51:08 AM new
OH Beth thank you for reminding me that
"it takes three months on average to feel comfortable in the new job"
I have been an Antique Dealer for 30 years. Shows, shops, ebay... for myself. This job is a huge step for me. I had the application on my desk for 3 weeks before my sister called and said "pick up the pen,lets do this together". I was THAT scared. I know that I will still have enough time on weekends to deal with the house and Ruby Lane. Life is a series of changes and this one for me is good,I pray, but certainly at the right economic time.
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pmelcher
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posted on July 1, 2008 10:05:50 AM new
Congratulations and very much good luck! I hope you love your job and it loves you, it sounds like your new boss likes you all ready. How exciting!
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aintrichyet
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posted on July 1, 2008 05:32:02 PM new
congratulations!... what kind of a job is it? ...
~ marcia/tallmadge/not-as-poor-as-i-used-to-be.
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bjboswell
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posted on July 1, 2008 07:21:47 PM new
I forgot to mention that! I will be the assistant director of a senior retirement home. I have never done anything with seniors save buy their stuff and play cards. But I'm a very good listener,quick learner and very empathetic. I hope these qualities stand me in good sted. I can't believe I'm saying this but... I have to get to bed,work in the morning! 
Please keep me in your prayers,thank you
[ edited by bjboswell on Jul 1, 2008 07:23 PM ]
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aintrichyet
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posted on July 2, 2008 03:03:04 AM new
bless your heart... sounds like a great fit. have a good day!
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MAH645
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posted on July 9, 2008 09:02:49 AM new
I am getting ready to go back to work full time. I guess the E-Bay thing will be extra income again. The sales pick up in the fall and I need to buy more inventory anyway. Last month was one of the best months I had so far this year. This month has slowed down a lot.
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