I got the job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's not totally official yet, but I am meeting with my boss-to-be on Friday to fill out paperwork. Next Friday, I'm spending half a day in the field with one of the salespeople so I can get a real feel for the work. As soon as my background check is done, I'll be good to go.

Holy crap!

It was so easy, that I have to trust that this is right. The woman I interviewed with (my would-be boss) LOVES her job. She's such a good cheerleader.

And the perks of the job are unbelievable. It won't be a work-from-home position, there's actually a small office not far from where I live (about thirty minutes, with traffic) where I'll have a desk. But most of my time will be spent in the field, canvassing for business, in the CAR that they will provide. It's a brand new, unmarked car. They pay for my car insurance, I get a gas card...and the car is "mine" for business and personal use (except for long road trips/vacations...for which I need permission). Unbelievable. That means that I can sell my car and cancel my own car insurance and never pay for gas again. HOLY CRAP!!!

I set my own schedule. I am the master of my own destiny in this job-my success is totally up to me. The money will be slightly more than I'm making now, but considering that I won't be paying $4k a year in Metro fees and parking, I consider it a HUGE raise.

And I told the woman right up front that I'm coming from a position where I'm micromanaged. And that I can't accept another position where I may find myself in a similar situation. She laughed and said, "Honey...this is sales. Micromanaging you doesn't make me any money. And I don't waste time on things that don't make me money." HA! Love it.

Anyway, I think I'm still going to go to my other interview tomorrow, just to be on the safe side. But to be honest, all I really want to do is leave work early and go get a massage!!

My motivation today at work is non-existent. I haven't lifted a finger to do anything productive...and I've been here for over an hour. But, I'm giving myself the day to just get used to the idea that I'm actually leaving....that I actually get to leave this office!!!

I cried last night for a little while-I think all of the stress, anxiety, fear, anger, everything from the past few weeks just hit me all at once. And then came the relief---relief like I haven't felt in years. It was an unbelievable experience.

I'm also really feeling what this change is going to mean in my life. More time in my house, with my partner and my wonderful cat. We can get a dog now, because I'll actually be able to be home in time to take him/her out. I'll be largely my own boss....and be in charge of my own time.

Today, I'm just filled with gratitude. I'm so grateful I feel like exploding. This job has taken me on a long journey, with so many ups and downs....and now it's coming to an end.

I'm going to be an exterminator. Rah!