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I got the job & Got called in to work!!

16 years ago

You may or may not remember, but awhile back I posted about applying for a job that I really wanted.

The job was for a spareboard position at our local pulp mill. Well I got the job as the 4th relief position. What that means is that my name is 4th on the list of people to call when someone is needed to fill a job. There are 11 different jobs that I could be called in for.

I know it doesn't sound like I will get much work, but many of the people who are in these jobs full time have been there for 20+ years. That means that they have tons of holiday hours accumulated, and some are getting ready to retire. With any luck I will have a ful time job within the next 3 years. The top two relief people basically work full time right now.

I knew that I had the job, but I didn't think that I would be starting to work until the summer. I just got a call that they need me to start training next Monday, and that I'll have at least two weeks worth of work.

Hurray!!!

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Comments (8)

jayokie
16 years ago
Great! It's always so nice to work in a position you really want and will enjoy!!
kathi_mdgd
16 years ago
Well congratulations,hope it all works out the way you'd like.
Kathi
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bestlawn
16 years ago
I never heard of anything like that, but it sure is working out in your favor. Congrats in getting the job you wanted and hope it goes all the way very soon.
dirt_yfingernails
16 years ago
Congrats! Hope the job is everything you've hoped for and that eventually you get the hours you'd like.
Happy_Go_Lucky_Gayle
16 years ago
Great Mellbee! Way to go!

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gadgets
16 years ago
I'm very happy for you. It makes a world of difference to have a job that you like. I wish everyone could work where they really want to.

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summer_tx
16 years ago
Congratulations! That's great!
gardenspice
16 years ago
YAY for you!
Sounds like there will be a good amount of variety.
Let us know how it goes.

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