I Got it! I Got It!! Woo Hoo!!!

Gues what!!!! I got the job!!!!

I went for the meeting with the big muckity-muck this morning. I walked in and he said, "This isn't really an interview. I just wanted to spend a few minutes getting to meet you so that when I pass you in the hallway I will know you." We had a very nice conversation, then he sent me back to the Director of the department. She made the offer, and of course I accepted! I will start on May 5!!

My current Director is not happy that I am leaving, but she is supportive and understanding. I continue to say that she s the best boss that I have ever had or could ever possibly have, and she is an incredible role model. I will miss working for her terribly.

I made the announcement to my staff late this afternoon, and it was the second-hardest conversation in my life. (The first was telling my Director that I had applied for the position.) They took it fairly well, but seemed to be shocked. I will really miss them too. There are 12 in the group, and I personally hired all but 2 of them. It is an incredible work group.

I'm doing the happy dance!!!!!!