Something came up

I have not had much time recently to write and catch everyone up with my life.  I am still in the Albany, NY area for a few more days.. perhaps a few more than that, actually.  I have been working at Pottery Barn Kids for five-and-a-half years.  Originally it was a part-time thing, and I was there all of the time.  But I took time off in 2009 for the Disney College Program, and then took some time off this past year while I was living in Rochester, so I guess I'd be considered "seasonal."  Lots of things happened throughout those years, and it's been both an uphill and downhill road.  At this point in time (fingers crossed) it's more of an uphill.

When I went in to work a few days ago, one of my co-workers informed me that we are in need of two new managers, and that he thought I'd be a great fit for one of the positions.  I talked shortly with the store manager (who I do not know VERY well, because he just began with us a few months ago, and, like I said, I'm not around all that often), and I am going in to talk with him more in-depth in one short hour!  I couldn't tell you if this would be considered an "informal interview" or just a "chat"-- we haven't given it a name.

Of course, this wasn't my thought of what would happen when I came back to New York.  I thought I'd be substituting daily, and looking further into retiring teachers' positions or long-term leaves to fill.  At this point in time, I need a steady income, and if I was recommended for a management position, I might as well take it, while I have nothing holding me down anywhere.  My lease for my Rochester apartment is up in April, and after mid-April, I won't know where to go, so I might be heading back for a management job in Albany.

I'm not getting my hopes up, but I think I am definitely cut out for the job, even with the simple fact that I've been with the company for so long.  I know what would be expected of me, and I have a strong feeling that I would be a great fit.  Either way, wish me luck, and the outcome will be offered when I know what it is!

I don't know about everywhere else, but it's a beautiful day in Upstate New York!