Put this year to bed, on a good note

DarthClem

Shared on Mon, 12/31/2007 - 15:31

I have not enjoyed 2007. It is a year in which my grandmother died, two uncles died, my friend was murdered, my son broke his collar bone, my 360 died twice, my HD projector died three times, my dishwasher died, my clothes dryer died, I blew out my back and am just starting to quit having pain, I found out my wife had racked up about $25K in charge card debt (actually I found that out in November of 2006, but I've been feeling that pain all year), and I lost my job at GE after 11.5 years of service. There was other BS along the way, but that's the meat of it right there.

Today, however, I received a job offer from Cooper Power Systems (the world's leading manufacturer of transformers and power regulators). We did a little negotiation on salary (got them up another 5%) and vacation (went from 2 weeks to 3 weeks). I start next Monday.

Emotionally, I don't know what I'm feeling. It's hard to turn on a dime after the emotional rollercoaster I've been on all year. I can't say that I'm feeling happy -- yet. I hope that happiness comes soon as this all sinks in. I think mostly what I'm feeling at the moment is a sense of closure. I feel like I'll finally get a restful night of sleep.

I want to thank all of you for the words of encouragement over the past year. They have meant a lot to me.

Comments

VenomRudman's picture
Submitted by VenomRudman on Mon, 12/31/2007 - 16:10
It's been tough to read about the 2o2p members that lost their jobs this holiday season but it's great to see that for some of you things have turned around! Congrats!
SirPoonga's picture
Submitted by SirPoonga on Mon, 12/31/2007 - 16:10
here=year
rabbmasterflash's picture
Submitted by rabbmasterflash on Mon, 12/31/2007 - 16:27
holy fucking shit they make transformers!!! I thought that was a movie, I want one!!! seriously, congrats bro...I am happy for you but really, can I get the big fucking semi?
J-Cat's picture
Submitted by J-Cat on Mon, 12/31/2007 - 16:48
congrats! the cool thing is you can take the next week off as a real vacation
Durty's picture
Submitted by Durty on Mon, 12/31/2007 - 16:49
Congrats!! Good news for both of us today it seems...yay us!! Happy New Year...I hope this year is better than the last. :)
Moff_T's picture
Submitted by Moff_T on Mon, 12/31/2007 - 17:19
You Rock, Darth. Good work getting the job. Here's to a year of sucking up and earning promotions. Did you buy yourself some new kneepads? Oh wait, you probably needed them for the interview. Seriously though, good work getting the job. Merry new year.
ImaginaryEngr76's picture
Submitted by ImaginaryEngr76 on Mon, 12/31/2007 - 19:01
Congratulations! Glad to hear that you'll be able to finally take a breather and kick off the new year on the right foot. Hopefully, 2008 will be your year. I certainly hope my '08 is an upturn from my '07.
rayrayfiftytwo's picture
Submitted by rayrayfiftytwo on Wed, 01/02/2008 - 18:56
Awesome man-congrats!
TDrag27's picture
Submitted by TDrag27 on Tue, 01/01/2008 - 10:48
Woo Hoo! Here's to a better year.
Nighthawk70's picture
Submitted by Nighthawk70 on Tue, 01/01/2008 - 19:19
Congradulations!
OrzoKhan's picture
Submitted by OrzoKhan on Tue, 01/01/2008 - 20:24
Congrats on the new job! Glad to hear things are looking up!
NorthernPlato's picture
Submitted by NorthernPlato on Wed, 01/02/2008 - 09:40
Congratulations, Darth! May 2008 be more peaceful and fulfilling for you than 2007. Best Wishes.
GroovyElm's picture
Submitted by GroovyElm on Thu, 01/03/2008 - 09:05
Just say this blog Darth but wanted to say Congrats!
sjam613's picture
Submitted by sjam613 on Mon, 12/31/2007 - 15:37
Congrats on the offer Darth!
FallingMan's picture
Submitted by FallingMan on Mon, 12/31/2007 - 15:41
congrats on the job
SirPoonga's picture
Submitted by SirPoonga on Mon, 12/31/2007 - 16:10
Congrats on job offer and I hope this here works out better for you.

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