Yesterday I was told that the offer was ready to go. It would arrive either yesterday (it didn't) or Monday. The weird timing has to do with the need to coordinate the offer and a 48 hour window for getting a drug test. Included in the offer package will also be a background check form. Neither test will be a problem though I am sure some of you are trying to make jokes of this right now. While there are still details of the position that I don't know, the offer will disclose these and I am sure we will be able to come to an agreement.
With the notice of the pending offer, I chose to let my Extension family know of my plans and changes. My heart was warmed again by the responses received. I truly believe there is not a better college, division or unit within WVU than the Extension Service. It is much more than a part of WVU; it is a family.
My current plan, while in constant flux, is to finish work this coming week. My last day will be Aug. 29. I will finish my employment at WVU using my remaining annual leave. My retirement date will be when there is no leave left. I will spend the first week of September in pack and prep mode. The weekend following packing week is a special annual camping trip. I want to camp with my extended family. And then depart on Monday. I plan two days on the road. I have let the folks in Florida know that I expect to be in the area on Wednesday. I have not heard back from them. This schedule is about 10 days longer than they would like. I cut my requested time in half for this schedule so I have compromised a little. I hope I have not started off on a wrong foot...
There you are. My calendar for the next couple weeks. Anyone want to help load the motorcycle and grill? Anyone needing a slow ride to Florida?
Thanks for reading this far...
cz, 10:16 8/22/2014
Friday, August 22, 2014
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
The offer is coming...
Progress. Agonizingly slow progress.
As I watch the transition date, Sept. 1, get closer and closer I am more stressed than ever about getting down there on time. But whose time? I told UM folks that I needed 4 to 6 weeks from the time of a firm, acceptable offer until I was going to be on the island. I have refused to start retirement proceedings at WVU until I had an offer in hand. I really don't think my stand is unreasonable.
But as of this afternoon, Evan (you remember him - the guy who is hiring me and the guy who has to cover the island in my absence) was informed that "it was a process and would take 5-7 days" but they (HR) felt that was fine for a hire date of 9/1. Don't forget to add a drug test and background check to the schedule. Hmm. Seems to me they did not take into consideration MY process of retiring, packing my world and driving it all to southern Florida. Now add to that the current keeper is leaving 4 days early. Methinks the island is going to remain Chuckless longer than they might want.
Okay. That was a long way around to telling you that the offer is definitely in the works. It will probably get to me in a week or so. I will also receive a request for drug test and a form to fill out starting my background check. I would like to say I will be there September 15. But I will probably try to compromise with a start date of Sept. 7 or so.
Now I want to know if you think I am being a little unreasonable and should trust them. Announce my retirement. Work hard to pack and hit the road ASAP. I really don't want to turn my world upside down in an effort to meet THEIR wishes. Remember, I told them 4 to 6 weeks advanced offer months ago. Am I being a little cocky? You tell me.
But there it is. Progress. Painfully slow progress.
cz, 19:25 8/19/2014
As I watch the transition date, Sept. 1, get closer and closer I am more stressed than ever about getting down there on time. But whose time? I told UM folks that I needed 4 to 6 weeks from the time of a firm, acceptable offer until I was going to be on the island. I have refused to start retirement proceedings at WVU until I had an offer in hand. I really don't think my stand is unreasonable.
But as of this afternoon, Evan (you remember him - the guy who is hiring me and the guy who has to cover the island in my absence) was informed that "it was a process and would take 5-7 days" but they (HR) felt that was fine for a hire date of 9/1. Don't forget to add a drug test and background check to the schedule. Hmm. Seems to me they did not take into consideration MY process of retiring, packing my world and driving it all to southern Florida. Now add to that the current keeper is leaving 4 days early. Methinks the island is going to remain Chuckless longer than they might want.
Okay. That was a long way around to telling you that the offer is definitely in the works. It will probably get to me in a week or so. I will also receive a request for drug test and a form to fill out starting my background check. I would like to say I will be there September 15. But I will probably try to compromise with a start date of Sept. 7 or so.
Now I want to know if you think I am being a little unreasonable and should trust them. Announce my retirement. Work hard to pack and hit the road ASAP. I really don't want to turn my world upside down in an effort to meet THEIR wishes. Remember, I told them 4 to 6 weeks advanced offer months ago. Am I being a little cocky? You tell me.
But there it is. Progress. Painfully slow progress.
cz, 19:25 8/19/2014
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Posted...
University of Miami has finally posted and made public the official announcement for the position of Keeper for Broad Key.
And I have applied as of yesterday.
Now the normal HR stuff. Leave it open for 5 days. Interview at least three applicants. Make an offer...
Slow process.
cz, 13:17 8/12/2014
And I have applied as of yesterday.
Now the normal HR stuff. Leave it open for 5 days. Interview at least three applicants. Make an offer...
Slow process.
cz, 13:17 8/12/2014
Sunday, August 10, 2014
The job is posted
Good morning! I am back from WV State Fair. My first email upon return was a note from Even telling me the job has been posted. Now we go through the normal application process. I need to apply, the posting has to be open for 5 days and they need to interview several applicants. The timing does not sound good for a Sept. 1 transition, does it?
I still have concerns about the position. For starters I fear the salary is not in the range I expect. Nothing has given me an indication that the salary is wrong; just anxiety jitters I hope.
cz, 08:14 8/10/14
Monday, August 4, 2014
Just a little update...
A little bit has happened so I will fill you in. I got an email from Gale, the current keeper, telling me that he is leaving a few days earlier than planned. He said if I wanted to come down earlier, we could have a bit of overlap time. I told him to leave the keys under the mat...
Evan, the professor, copied me on a couple emails to their HR person asking that the job be posted ASAP so an offer could be sent to me. It is all running too late to allow me to make it down there for a smooth transition.
And some bad news for me... Seth, my son, won't be helping me move. That is an extreme disappointment.
cz, 09:00 8/4/14
Evan, the professor, copied me on a couple emails to their HR person asking that the job be posted ASAP so an offer could be sent to me. It is all running too late to allow me to make it down there for a smooth transition.
And some bad news for me... Seth, my son, won't be helping me move. That is an extreme disappointment.
cz, 09:00 8/4/14
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