I want it!

Today I went on Job Interview #3 of the week and it is true what they say: Third time is in fact the charm. #1 was a complete and utter waste of time. #2 was definitely not the job I thought I had been applying for. I thought it was an administrative job for an engineering firm, right? Yes and no. It was 60% administrative work for the engineering firm, 40% personal assistant work for the head of the firm, including picking up her children from school and doing her grocery shopping. Um, no thanks. First off, be a good mother and spend some time with your children instead of another two hours at the office. Second, I didn't spend years in school and thousands of dollars on my degree so I can be your lackey and pick up your dry cleaning.

But today's interview went great. Administrative work for a small, independent financial firm. I like independent. After working for a huge worldwide corporation, I'm definitely a fan of the little guys. The office is only 15 minutes from my house, and looks out over the 360 bridge and the rolling hills. Much better than being downtown and looking out the window at another building. It is salary, rather than hourly, and has room for growth within the company. Or, if I get sick of the financial industry, it provides me with excellent experience.

I am dying to hear from them because they want someone to start on November 2nd. I'm ready to start now!!!