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[deckardcanine]

Imagine my surprise a month ago when I went to Indeed.com and saw an ad for a proofreader position at my current company. On closer inspection, it was Palladian Partners, a relatively new acquisition of Altarum Institute. That would explain why my supervisor, who has strongly supported my quest for full-time employment, hadn't heard about the opportunity.

Be that as it may, my references were thus easy contacts for all concerned. Before long, I had a series of interviews and a multi-part proofreading test on site. Today, two weeks later, I got an email asking me to call the Palladian correspondent. I surmised that she would not make this request if my application were rejected. Sure enough, she said I performed excellently on the test and could start as soon as July 1. (No need for two weeks' notice within the same parent company.)

Several things will remain the same: my ID number, my hourly pay, even the people asking me for edits sometimes. The biggest difference that I foresee is in location. Palladian is another 11 subway stops away -- possibly shorter and cheaper by bus, but I like the mode of transportation that least requires my attention. And my "work spouse" and I will miss our direct contact.

Still a small price to pay for not losing money or relying on welfare. I smiled all thru the phone call.

Comments

[makovette.livejournal.com]

Excellent news all around :)

[level-head.livejournal.com]

I just happened to see this. It started out as bad news: When your company advertises to fill the position you occupy, that's not usually good. But in fact, the story evolved; I hope that it works well and it certainly looks very positive.

Full-time is great as well.

Proofreading is a skill that you possess in abundance. I've written letters, acknowledgments and comments to that effect for years.

Best wishes!

===|==============/ Level Head

[deckardcanine.livejournal.com]

Yes, and thank you!

[thatcatgirl.livejournal.com]

That's good to hear!