I intend to update my blog pretty regularly for the next month or so because a lot of things will be happening. So, be sure to check back often.
My job situation has not changed since my last blog except that more time has been taken off my contract. I'm down to about 6 weeks left. Part of me is freaking out because I haven't found a permanent position. But the other part of me is remaining calm because I'm doing all I can possibly do to find a job. I've been taking time every weekend to search about 30 different websites for open positions and apply for anything that I'm qualified for in my field. I've also been networking like crazy. Outside of that, it's not in my hands anyway and I'm trying to remain confident that all will work out in God's timing.
Something I see unfolding and I'm praying that it is God's hand at work (though not as quickly as I want!) has been happening at A&E. About a month ago, the managing producer for the History Channel (Louis) accepted a position at the Discovery Health Network near Washington DC. So, he left A&E. My managing producer, Doug, took Louis' job. Now Doug's position is open. So, I applied and interviewed for it. I know I am no where near the level of experience for that position but Doug encouraged me to apply for it. I felt it was a good opportunity to let the upper management folks know that I really want to stay with A&E and it gave them an opportunity to assess my level of performance thus far. The interview went well as far as having a good conversation with my supervising producer (George) and expressing my desires to him. George let me know this week that I did not get that position (no surprise there) and that the person who got that job will be announced in the next few days. I was hoping to find out yesterday but I guess I'll have to wait until Monday. Everyone is convinced that Andy got the position. He is the likely candidate having worked for A&E as a producer for the last 10 years or so and is unoffically next in line for Doug's position. I'm really hoping and praying that whoever gets the job is hired from within so that their job becomes available for me to apply for. When George called me into his office to let me know that someone else has been selected for the position, I asked him that if he's hired someone from within and I apply for that permanent position would he recommend me? He didn't hesitate to say Yes, without a doubt! But he wouldn't be interviewing me for that position. So, IF Andy is hired, he'll be my new boss. Ironically (or not, I don't know) Andy has been giving me A LOT of extra work for the last week and asking me to do special projects, training me on formats that only he works on, asking me when my time is up and if I want to stay. Please keep this in prayer!
Last Monday, I had a meeting with the HR Director at A&E to discuss with her my options for staying there. There is currently a postion available in another department that I've been considering applying for in an effort to stay at A&E. So, I asked her if it would be in my best interest to apply for it even though it is not a production position. She encouraged me to wait until the new managing producer is announced because IF they hire from within there will be a lot of restructuring to my current department. She hinted that there may be restructuring even if they don't hire from within. If I were to take a position in another department, they would expect me to stay in that position for at least a year before switching departments. I've decided to wait and see who the new managing producer is and what the plan is for my department. I'm feeling VERY impatient here! Again, pray for me.
If you know me very well, you know that I love Starbucks coffee, especially soy lattes. I find my almost daily cup of Starbucks to be my indulgence and a comfort when I'm having a rough day. Well, I've decided that while I'm waiting for God to answer my job question, I cannot turn to Starbucks for comfort. I have to turn to Him. It's only been a week but everytime I think that I really want my cup of coffee I resist it and start praying.
