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herbgeek
11-26-12, 4:34pm
I have been out of the corporate workforce since Thanksgiving of 2007. I did a year plus of self employment, and decided it really wasn't where my talents are, then have been looking for full time work ever since. I've had 2 contract jobs of 3 months each, one of which was as a volunteer to get experience in a slightly different role (which is the role I've just been hired for, so the investment was worthwhile).

Its for a Fortune 50 company, reasonable pay and excellent benefits, like a 5% 401K match. The commute will be an hour (the only real downside) but I expect to drive at least 45 minutes anyways due to the location that we choose to live in.

I'm a little nervous about jumping back in after 5 years "away" so I've been doing all sorts of things to help me feel more in control, like making some meals ahead and creating checklists and the like for the stuff that needs doing at home (so hubby can chip in more). I already have the first week's worth of clothes ironed and hanging in the closet. :laff:

This almost 52 year old is looking forward to being able to contribute again!
rosarugosa
11-26-12, 4:49pm
Congratulations, Herbgeek! That is excellent news!
try2bfrugal
11-26-12, 4:57pm
Way to go! Congratulations. The volunteer work to get experience was a smart idea.
catherine
11-26-12, 5:02pm
Congratulations!
Jilly
11-26-12, 5:04pm
Congratulations! And, thanks for another story to share with my clients who still believe that volunteering is stupid and pointless.
lmerullo
11-26-12, 5:21pm
Hooray! Here's to a smooth transition.
lhamo
11-26-12, 5:47pm
Congratulations! Hope you can find some ways to make your commute tolerable. My ipod has been the best investment I made since starting my job in 2008 (I have a 1 hour+ bus commute most mornings).

lhamo
herbgeek
11-26-12, 6:05pm
I have satellite radio as well as an itouch for the commute. I've actually done longer commutes than this one will be, so I know it is do able. Just tiring.
Gardenarian
11-26-12, 6:06pm
Huzzah!
:cool:
Florence
11-26-12, 6:10pm
Wonderful news! Best wishes for a long and happy employment!
SteveinMN
11-26-12, 6:14pm
Congratulations and good luck!
Laser_Cat
11-26-12, 6:17pm
Congratulations!!
Tussiemussies
11-26-12, 6:41pm
Congratulation, very glad for you that you can go back into the working world, where your talents lie!
cdttmm
11-26-12, 6:43pm
Awesome news! Congratulations!
mtnlaurel
11-26-12, 8:36pm
I am SOOOO happy for you herbgeek! Congrats!
Lainey
11-26-12, 8:39pm
Wonderful news, herbgeek. Keep us posted on how the transition to f-t work goes, I'm sure you'll do great.
Rosemary
11-26-12, 8:40pm
That's great! Best of luck - hope it all works out well!
Mrs. Hermit
11-26-12, 8:50pm
Congratulations! Enjoy!
puglogic
11-26-12, 9:11pm
Way to go, herbgeek!!
early morning
11-26-12, 9:12pm
Oh, good show! Congrats!
razz
11-26-12, 9:20pm
Congratulations! Let us know how it works out.
frugalone
11-26-12, 9:31pm
That is WONDERFUL news, herbgeek!
Congratulations to you! Wishing you all the best in your new job!
ApatheticNoMore
11-26-12, 9:53pm
Hooray! It really was lousy you were out of employment for so long, but hey that's all past. Maybe if you're lucky this can be the job you keep until your free for good, right? I'm also commuting near an hour each way, and I don't even do anything to make it pleasant because that would cost money, I just put up with it, listen to free radio.
iris lily
11-26-12, 10:20pm
Am so glad to hear this, good for you!
Tradd
11-26-12, 10:20pm
Congratulations! Woo hoo!
nordette
11-27-12, 12:44am
Congratulations! That is a long spell and I'm really happy for you.
Selah
11-27-12, 6:09am
Fantastic news! Congratulations, herbgeek! I'm really happy for you! :)
Kat
11-27-12, 8:51am
Congratulations, herbgeek! I'm so happy for you! :-)
Zoe Girl
11-27-12, 9:19am
very very good news, sounds like you are preparing well (I would do the same with my clothes)
KayLR
11-27-12, 10:34am
Great news, herbgeek! You give me hope.
mira
11-27-12, 10:50am
Sounds like you've really landed on your feet! Congratulations! Keep us posted.
rodeosweetheart
11-27-12, 1:09pm
Congratulations! I finally got my full time job at the age of 54, so I can completely relate, LOL.

I found it took about 9 months to adjust back to the swing of things so don't freak out if you feel a bit overwhelmed at first--and maybe I was a slow adjuster!
Mrs-M
11-27-12, 3:36pm
Congratulations, Herbgeek! So happy for you!!!
Blackdog Lin
11-27-12, 7:10pm
Adding my congratulations, and hoping that the job ends up being everything you want it to be.
awakenedsoul
11-27-12, 9:27pm
That's great...congratulations! Sounds like you are organized and planning ahead. I like to take the train so that I can knit. Books on CD are great for the car, too.
dado potato
11-28-12, 1:02am
This is good news, herbgeek.

One of my great-grandfathers worked as a carpenter until he was 92 (when he fell off a roof, and never got up.) It was said of "Jonesy" that what he lacked in speed, he more than made up for in craft.

Good luck in your new endeavors.
CathyA
11-28-12, 7:42am
So happy for you Herbgeek! Contrats!!
frugal-one
11-28-12, 11:49pm
Congrats and best wishes!!!!!
shadowmoss
11-29-12, 9:25am
Is there an update on wading back into full time work?
cattledog
11-29-12, 9:54am
Congratulations! That gives me hope that I can get back into the workforce in a few years if need be.
herbgeek
11-29-12, 10:52am
I start Monday, so I don't have an update yet. :)
saguaro
11-29-12, 5:21pm
A bit late perhaps, but congratulations!

DH found a job at the age of 55 after being out of work over two years, exactly 27 months to the day he was let go. It was a real relief for him and no doubt it's a relief for you too!