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Thing2 Update...

WalkOnBy's picture

 Thing2  got a job as a Vaccine Scientist at a lab in  VA.    We found an apartment for him yesterday and we will head out on June 14th.    Luckily, there isn't much to move, as he can literally put his life in one very large suitcase, one carryon size suitcase and two duffel bags Smile

Once we get there, he has to buy a car, furnish the apartment and learn his way around town.  I will stay for a few days to help him get set up and then I think Asshat is going to go see him.  He starts his job on the 29th.

He is super excited, though he wanted a little more money (the salary is more than adequate).  I am relieved that in this weird employment market he was able to find work at all.  He must have applied to 60-70 jobs in the two months that he has been home.  Had three interviews before this one.  For this job, he submitted the application on a Monday, got the screening call on Tuesday, interviewed on Wednesday and got the offer on Friday. 

I am thrilled he's found work in his field, but I will miss the hell out of him.   

All three of mine sucessfully launched :-)   

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CLove's picture

Congratulations!

That sounds like some very serious work, but it also sounds like he is ready for it too.

How exciting to be starting out so fresh...

justmakingthebest's picture

Very cool!!! I love a good Skid launch into the real world story- and I love that he got a job in his field! More money will come with time and experience :) 

ndc's picture

Good job getting them all successfully launched!

My sister took a job out of college where she thought the pay wasn't enough, but figured a bird in the hand.  She tried negotiating, but they wouldn't budge.  Within 5 months of starting she was a proven commodity and got a 20% raise.  After 3 years she's been promoted and her salary is up 60%.  Sometimes entry level salaries aren't great, but you can prove yourself and get good raises.

WalkOnBy's picture

and from the reviews on this lab, that's exactly what happens.  He's brilliant, he's a hard worker and he's dedicated to his field.  He will be fine Smile

TheAccidentalSM's picture

Well done to Thing2.  The hard work he's put into getting his first job will be useful for the rest of his working life.

Thumper's picture

Congratulations WOB.

I am thrilled for you all.

Thank you for sharing your sons Update.

 He has a very promising future ahead of him.

Smile