Foo - beware, denver.

lol thanks for askin! sorry I've been posting updates in the whatcha doin thread- because it didn't involve digging to find this one :)

I left the interview this morning feeling really good about it. Its a very talented team with a lot of potential for growth. I felt my presentation went really well- I was prepared, articulate...Good interactions were going around the room- I felt the reaction to my presentation was a little unclear, though. Hoping my talent fits their need.

Any rate, about 4PM I received a call from the executive director, informally, to suggest I should take some time to look at housing while here if I haven't had the opportunity yet (feeling good after the interview, that is what I did all day!) She said the information is going through HR and I should hear a final decision early next week.

so. :eek:

OOOOHHH! This sounds positive! Congratulations!

up, they called at 5:00 and offered me the job! I told them I would call early next week :-D

up, they called at 5:00 and offered me the job! I told them I would call early next week :-D

TAKE IT! It's Colorado for Pete's sake. Wow... I am jealous. I hope I get the Colorado job I'm trying to get.

Congrats!

Congrats artifice!

Make them suffer for a bit. Perhaps your salary will increase. :p

Congratulations artie. I knew they couldn't resist you! :love: :D

Make them suffer for a bit. Perhaps your salary will increase. :pha, well they are already offering me 50% more than I'm making now, and I'm pretty sure I was already doing alright. Lets not push it. :)


Congrats artifice!THANKS!


TAKE IT! It's Colorado for Pete's sake. Wow... I am jealous. I hope I get the Colorado job I'm trying to get.

Congrats!Good luck to you- maybe we'll end up in the same neck o the woods!


Congratulations artie. I knew they couldn't resist you! :love: :Daww thanks wyeast!

Congrats! If you miss family and friends, you always have FOO.
(Somehow I don't think you'll have a problem making friends :D)

My niece had an interview with Google out here in CA on Friday too.
She should hear back Monday.

wonderful! You have a great option now....lots mo' money in exciting new place and if you really think about staying put you do have that leverage....sounds like a win win situation, congrats!:)

up, they called at 5:00 and offered me the job! I told them I would call early next week :-D

Congrats on the job offer, and surviving the UA experience.:D

Smart thinking on telling them you will get back to them next week. You now have a nice, hard decision to make. Those sorts of decisions are best not made on the spur of the moment but after some thought.

ha, well they are already offering me 50% more than I'm making now, and I'm pretty sure I was already doing alright. Lets not push it. :)

In that case, even if you miss friends, you could always hop on a plane every now and then and go visit. And they can visit you in the "big city" ;)
Don't underestimate the investment in your career, especially at your young age.



My niece had an interview with Google out here in CA on Friday too.
She should hear back Monday.

Cool - that's my haunt (except I'm in the Zürich office)... I'll be in Mountain View again in 2 weeks time though. Wish her luck!

yeah, in my head I wanted to say YES! But I know better.
I was ok until I was flying into the cities, and could see my apartment on the skyline... and started to think about everything going on here.

I think I have to do it though- Its an incredible opportunity occupationally, financially, and lifestyle-wise. I did really like it out there. I'm telling myself I can do anything for a year- so if it doesn't work out, I pack up a truck and head back to the MW. It sure helps to have a small handful of connections, and of course, the boss out there I've worked for a number of years as well.

Now.. how to attack telling the job.. mmhmm.

I think I have to do it though- Its an incredible opportunity occupationally, financially, and lifestyle-wise. I did really like it out there. I'm telling myself I can do anything for a year- so if it doesn't work out, I pack up a truck and head back to the MW. It sure helps to have a small handful of connections, and of course, the boss out there I've worked for a number of years as well.


Job = yes
Lifestyle = yes
job succession = yes

hmmm...no brainer :)...no to mention the mountains :)

Do it.
DO IT!
Do it!
DO IT!
DO IT!

Ah-ha, so this thread is where all the interview information is.

Congratulations, artifice! It does sound like a bit of a no-brainer. As for telling your current job, hopefully they're good people and will be understanding when you tell them what a great opportunity the new job is.

:beer:

Excellent! Are they offering you some relocation expenses as well? That ought to come with it and could be a point to negotiate.

Big congratulations!

Ah-ha, so this thread is where all the interview information is.

Congratulations, artifice! It does sound like a bit of a no-brainer. As for telling your current job, hopefully they're good people and will be understanding when you tell them what a great opportunity the new job is.

:beer:thanx s! yeah, I actually just started crafting a letter of resignation. I think I'll send it in tomorrow :eek:


Excellent! Are they offering you some relocation expenses as well? That ought to come with it and could be a point to negotiate.

Big congratulations!yes, they are. The relocation package is very reasonable, as well-- does seem a bit strange even to me that everything seems so good - but it really is! too good to be true? :twitchy:

If you have at least a half day to spare the Mt. Evans road may still be open for cars to five miles below the Summit. Bring lots of warm gear. I would not advise trying to bike the last five miles until you are used to the altitude.

On the odd chance it is too good to be true (and it probably will be fine, but you're wise to go into it with your antennae up and twitching), you were correct in saying you could always move right back (or for that matter, look for something else in CO if u wind up loving living there more...).

In any case - as I am sure you already know - leave on the best terms possible with your current gig.

This is very exciting! Good luck on your decision.:thumb:

thanx s! yeah, I actually just started crafting a letter of resignation. I think I'll send it in tomorrow :eek:Wow, sweet! That actually kind of sounds like fun. You type it up on an old manual typewriter, pull the nice paper out, look at it for a moment, then slowly set it down on the table and sign it...

Or just do it the modern way, via email:

"Dear current employer,

:fu:

Sincerely,
artifice j. employee"

I've been off the net for a while, swamped with taking care of things here in Arizona.

Congrats on the successful interview and I hope we get to ride together soon! :)

thanks bmc! I'll let you know when I'm in the neighborhood. i suppose i'll be catching the tail end of good cycling weather, but let me know if you're aware of any good groups I could get linked up with for some riding!

thanks bmc! I'll let you know when I'm in the neighborhood. i suppose i'll be catching the tail end of good cycling weather, but let me know if you're aware of any good groups I could get linked up with for some riding!

One thing you'll find about CO, is that good cycling weather is year round. There may be days in the winter where cycling isn't ideal, but you'll catch quite a few 60 degree winter days. This is Colorado, girl! Ain't no butt cold Minnesota winters around here!

Pff, bundle up + studded tires = winter riding. Toughen up!

One thing you'll find about CO, is that good cycling weather is year round. There may be days in the winter where cycling isn't ideal, but you'll catch quite a few 60 degree winter days. This is Colorado, girl! Ain't no butt cold Minnesota winters around here!


Oh yeah! When I lived in Southeast Denver we went out for Thanksgiving rides in 70 degree sunny weather most years. Watch out for goathead thorns on MUPs such as the Highline Canal. Really, Colorado is one of the greatest cycling destinations in the world!

Learn about skin cream, the ultraviolet in the sun is much more intense, and the dryness of the air can take a toll, too. Keep that pretty face. You'll need more water when biking.

June is the best month for whitewater rafting. Arkansas River was my favorite.

Enjoy it, it's marvelous!

thanks bmc! I'll let you know when I'm in the neighborhood. i suppose i'll be catching the tail end of good cycling weather, but let me know if you're aware of any good groups I could get linked up with for some riding!

Club Hypoxia all the way! http://clubhypoxia.com/

RMCC is a good group of people as well. http://www.rmccrides.com/

And Team Evergreen: http://teamevergreen.org/

Between the three of those you should be able to book a ride every day of the year. :D

MOVING IN ABOUT.... 17 DAYS!! so much to do.


Oh yeah! When I lived in Southeast Denver we went out for Thanksgiving rides in 70 degree sunny weather most years. Watch out for goathead thorns on MUPs such as the Highline Canal. Really, Colorado is one of the greatest cycling destinations in the world!

Learn about skin cream, the ultraviolet in the sun is much more intense, and the dryness of the air can take a toll, too. Keep that pretty face. You'll need more water when biking.

June is the best month for whitewater rafting. Arkansas River was my favorite.

Enjoy it, it's marvelous! :) thanks for the info! Hmm.... looking forward to it.


One thing you'll find about CO, is that good cycling weather is year round. There may be days in the winter where cycling isn't ideal, but you'll catch quite a few 60 degree winter days. This is Colorado, girl! Ain't no butt cold Minnesota winters around here!I keep forgetting that. i'm accustomed to -40 streaks for weeks on end. :mad: stupid MN.


Club Hypoxia all the way! http://clubhypoxia.com/

RMCC is a good group of people as well. http://www.rmccrides.com/

And Team Evergreen: http://teamevergreen.org/

Between the three of those you should be able to book a ride every day of the year. :Dthanks! I'll check em out!

ooohhh... exciting!!

thanks! I'll check em out!

Watch out for those meanie heads in club hypoxia. :p

Where about are you working? Downtown, DTC, etc?
We have a few of us in DTC and need more. :)

Yup, I'll be working in DTC. I'll help the takeover :)

So that makes you, me, bmclaughlin, and a few others in DTC.
After work rides! If we ever have time.

what about during work rides?
you know, the kind where you leave your jacket on the back of your char, then pour fresh, steamy coffee in the mug, leave the computer monitor on- like you're just stepping out for a bit.

then, three hours later.... you actually come back and do work.

lol
First I need to convince my cohorts to stop scheduling meetings.

what about during work rides?
you know, the kind where you leave your jacket on the back of your char, then pour fresh, steamy coffee in the mug, leave the computer monitor on- like you're just stepping out for a bit.

then, three hours later.... you actually come back and do work.

Hey, I'm in the DTC... My Wednesdays are the one day I have two hours blocked across the lunch hour. I can do work rides then. (I've been trying, but something always conspires against me. I need the collective peer pressure of other people to get going)

welcome to Colorado, btw!

thanks!
ok, well a DTC meet-up ride will need to get on the schedule.
Especially since I have no idea where I'm going and get lost easily- I needs a tour guide :)

what about during work rides?
you know, the kind where you leave your jacket on the back of your char, then pour fresh, steamy coffee in the mug, leave the computer monitor on- like you're just stepping out for a bit.

then, three hours later.... you actually come back and do work.

You know, I was doing a bathroom remodel last March up in Nederland about ten minutes away from Eldora Ski area. One of the last days of the job I decited to cut out at noon and get a half day ski pass. I totally got busted, my boss stoped by the job. I told him I left early because I wasn't feeling well. He gave me a look like, "Yea Right"

My coworkers frequently take 2 hr long lunches and I work \ eat through mine. Once a week I could easily take off.