Tuesday, 24 June 2014 06:48 pm
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deckardcanineImagine 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.
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.