griffinej5
Posted : 2/8/2008 2:38:06 PM
I took Max out today to scout out a possible location to hold a 5k race. It turned out my GPS won't measure distance, however, we found out by looking at the events listing there that another race is being held there in April. So, we know it's possible to have that distance. The guy in the township I need to talk to is out of his office until the 19th though, so we cannot go any further. I would really like to use that site though, because it has playgrounds, and of course bathrooms, along with lots of other stuff. I left the guy a message (two actually) because his machine was very odd. First, it beeped for a very long time, then I talked for a bit, then it beeped again. So, I have no idea if I actually left any messages. I hope I did, if not, I'll just call him first thing on the 19th.
On a better note, my stalling technique on taking the job I was offered worked. I got a call back from the woman letting me know that yes, it would be possible to start at the end of the school year. They would also have the training for the higher paying position then, so I could start with some of my hours in that position. I don't have time to chat with her today, because I have to go in a bit to work, but I am going to call back and take that offer I think. Also, today at work, I am getting some training. I am very happy about this training, because lots of places I have interviewed with use this program, including the one I am going to accept the offer from. When I interviewed, I told the woman I was vaguely familiar with it, but had no specific training in the program. I've worked with some kids who used it, I have worked with people who used it improperly, but that's really all I know about it. Now, I am going to be trained by someone who used to work at the company that publishes the program. I definitely like being paid to do something that will allow me to earn more money somewhere else.
Bad note, since I am going to accept this job, the parent whose house I am going to shortly is not going to be happy. She just asked me about summer the other day. I am debating whether I should tell her now that I will not be here, or if I should stall. I lean towards stalling, but I will have to consult someone else for her opinion on this.