What a flippin' roller coaster day it's been! And it's not even noon yet!!!
I noticed I had a light on my car last night and thought it would be best to take it in. I hadn't had it in for servicing for a looooonnnnnggggg time so I figured it would be costly. But I didn't think it would be as costly as it will be. Bad brakes in addition to regular servicing in addition to the reason I took it in the first place don't you know. We're talking over $1,ooo. And dummy me! I didn't think to ask if any of it would be covered under warranty because in the meantime I got another call.
I got a job!!! I got a job!!! It's the one I mentioned a few weeks ago working for a non-profit organization. I had called last week to see what was happening and was told the place decided they didn't want anyone after all. I was very bummed about that. But she called back this morning and said it was back on again. They had looked at my resume and decided they wanted me to work for them. And I didn't even have to go for an interview!!!
I start November 13!!
'til later (I need to recoup!)
ETA
After speaking to the car/dealership again, I found out that the warranty I have does indeed knock almost $200 off the repair bill. It's still higher than I thought but somewhat more acceptable. I thought since I hadn't kept up with the scheduled check-ups, I might have somehow voided the warranty - but luckily I didn't.
Woo hoo!!! Uh, that would be for the new job.
ReplyDeleteBoo hoo!! That's for the new brakes.
Congratulations on the job you wanted. Very exciting!
Jen
Good for you, congrats. You'll have to blog all about your first day.
ReplyDeleteAnd, yikes, $1000! I was complaining about the $300 I put into mine last week.
It's awesome Kristie! Good news... now, your first paycheck is going to go towards that car bill :P I hate car repairs...
ReplyDeleteIt's awesome Kristie! Good news... now, your first paycheck is going to go towards that car bill :P I hate car repairs...
ReplyDeleteOne day before my bday! LOL.
ReplyDeleteSUPER CONGRATS ON THE NEW JOB!!!!!
Wish I could hug you in person but here is a bear hug for you
*super bear hug*
I'm so happy for you!!!!
Congratulations!!!! That's great news!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations KRISTIE!!
ReplyDeleteBut bummer about the car. :(
Congrats on the job, Kristie! That is wonderful!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd darn it, make sure you get your car in regularly. It is sooo important!
Big Congrats on the job!!!!!! Yeah!!!! I need to take my car in too, but I have to wait for another paycheck before that is happening.
ReplyDeleteYay you!! Congrats on the new job!! :o)
ReplyDeleteEek on the car stuff. Blah.
All right - congrats Kristie. Good luck with everything.
ReplyDeleteSorry about the car repairs. They are never cheap.
Woo hoo! Congrats on the job!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the job! So excited for you! You'll have to keep us updated on how it goes.
ReplyDeleteHow did I miss this yesterday!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! This is terrific news! I love the part where you didn't have to have an interview. Bliss.
I'm never surprised by car bills anymore. I'm pleasantly surprised when the bill is under a thousand dollars.
Cindy
That’s awesome Kristie! Congratulations! I’m so happy for you. I was hoping you’d get it.
ReplyDeleteCar repairs suck! I hate dealing with them esp. since I hardly know anything about cars or mechanics but unfortunately I live in one of those areas where you NEED a car to get anywhere.
Thank you to everyone for your good wishes. It's going to be an adjustment that's for sure!! I haven't worked since May and I know it's going to take me while to re-adjust to the working world again. The only down side to it is not as much time for blogging :(
ReplyDeleteBut I know it's not been good for me being here all day. And I love the fact that it's working in the Non-Profit sector!
Kristie - I finally got a chance to tell Bob and he said 'Good for her!'. So lots of people thinking of you and wishing you all the best. We'll have to see if we can get together before you have to start. I've been having a bad week with the tummy and sleeping so I knew this week was out when I had to drive my dad to the airport ;) I think I'm still recovering ;)
ReplyDeleteCindy
Congratulations! I wish I was there to celebrate with you (I need a good stiff drink and need an excuse)!
ReplyDeleteKristie, I was blog hopping early yesterday morning and missed this. I'm soooooo happy for you!! I was off from June until mid-October. You'll be back in the swing of things before you know it. How cool is it that it is the job you wanted too. You deserve it kiddo...congrats!
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome news! congrats. It will be scary but exciting to start a new job!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the job, Kristie! This is wonderful news.
ReplyDeleteOh, congrats, Kristie!! So happy for you.
ReplyDeleteI've been out of touch with everyone's blog and missed this. Yaaaayyy! Congrats. And no interview? That rocks!
ReplyDeleteYes! Congratulations on the new job, I'm so happy for you!
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