Sassy's Got a Brand New Bag!

Hopefully, you caught the oldies reference. If not, it would suffice to say that... *wait for it*

I GOT A JOB!

I'm lucky enough to have been employed since graduation (not something every student enjoys fresh-out-of-college). However, employment has been a bit of a roller coaster since I graduated. It's been a little something like this:

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT AT THE COLLEGE OF WOOSTER!!! FULL TIME PAYCHECK!

End of summer employment...

On to work at the airsoft store!

Working at a store about my hobby? Yes, please!

Sassy applies for Job #1. They decided to hire internally :(

Airsoft store is awesome, BUT part-time isn't paying the bills... what to do?

Awesome Boss: "Hey, want to work at my wood shop too?"

STEADY INCOME! YES!

But these days are really long...

SASSY APPLIES FOR JOB #2!!! 

aaaaaand she's the second to top pick for the position... which means no new job for Sally

But these days are STILL really long...

Sally applies for ANOTHER job. 

THREE WHOLE interviews later, denied. Job wasn't a good fit. 

and then the airsoft store closed...

Awesome Boss: "Want to work full time at the wood shop?"

---------> Full time job = FULL TIME PAYCHECK BABY! Days are shorter, this is cool!

But the commute is still 60 miles a day round-trip. Poop.

At least there's awesome things at the wood shop, like:

The View

WOOLY BEARS!!! I love wooly bears...

Roasting weenies over an open flame!

SASSAFRAS COMMITS TO WORKING AT THE SHOP FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME

Things settle for a while... then...

suddenly...

BAM! OTHERJOBCALLSSASSYFORANINTERVIEW!!!!

It's a perfect job for her and they decide to make an offer!!!!

Boy am I glad this roller coaster is coming to a halt! My new job is with Graphic Publications Inc., a local company that puts together publications that further local business and provides advertising and marketing services. Specifically, I will be a digital sales specialist in charge of extending the reach of our digital products (websites, videos, etc.) by forming relationships with business owners in the area and offering them our services according to their needs. Some REALLY cool things about my new job include:

-Salary, plus commission

-Full benefits

-I'll be working in the same building as hubby (which is awesome since we have one car at the moment)

-They provide a computer and cell phone

-I get to work WITH PEOPLE and I'll never be stuck sanding by myself all day ever again :)

-I get to do some teaching and training others as well!

The list of awesome things about my new job goes on, but I am SO excited to finally be starting a career. I had been praying for a break from the grind, something that I enjoyed doing, and God answered that prayer. I'm so excited for the things to come, and all the new relationships I get to develop. Monday starts a new beginning, and I couldn't be more stoked :)