Well … I got the job!!!

I am so happy and excited and thrilled to report that this afternoon, I was offered the position with the not-for-profit in Vancouver!!! I feel such a sense of satisfaction and relief … this is the perfect job for me, and I feel like I worked hard and gave all 3 interview rounds everything I had. I’m just really optimistic about my future with this company, and about life in general. It still hasn’t really sunk in yet that I’m moving to Vancouver. :)

The salary offered was just over $40k, with a written statement in the offer letter that my salary is to be reviewed and adjusted after 3 months (and then annually after that). It comes with 3 weeks of vacation, benefits, and an RPP program (4% match) after 6 months of employment. The benefits are shared at 40% employee/60% employer, and it says that participation is mandatory. I’m not sure if this cost sharing is a good deal or not, but I have a feeling that it’s not. Oh well.

Anyway, I have to head back to Vancouver again tomorrow (I just got back today!) to do one day of orientation with the previous employee before she leaves … and then I officially start on Monday. MONDAY! I kind of feel bad because even though BF said it was okay to stay with him for the rest of the month, I don’t like invading his space. Especially because this is all so sudden. I didn’t really anticipate getting this job and moving so quickly, but I told them that I didn’t mind starting on Monday, so I suppose it’s kind of my fault. I’ll have to get this apartment hunt going soon if I plan on finding a place for February 1st. Maybe sooner!