I am leaving TinyBackwardUniversity!
Early March: So, I recently blogged about a fabulous post doc. A position that was: "great fit for my research interests, at a prestigious university, in a relatively kick-ass location, balance of teaching and research, closer to family, and the supervisor is amazing."
Only a few days after application was due: Then I stressed insanely about why they hadn't called me yet. "I am so stressed out. I check my phone (office and cell) and email (personal and school) obsessively. How long should I expect the initial review of applications to take. Applications were due this weekend--so Monday would be the first conceivable day they could peruse applications. If they have 15 applications, what day would they call people on?"
Second week of March: Then a colleague in my department announced she had an interview for a job she might take: "It may be good, in part, because if she doesn't get or take the job, than the department will be less shocked (and less unprepared) if I leave. I also feel less traitorous for seeing what other jobs are out there. If she (who is happy here, likes the job, likes the students, has a family, is all settled, etc) gets a job this year somewhere else, and I do not--the irony will make me puke."
Mid-March: Got email from Post-Doc saying that the decision will be delayed. Will be in touch by first week of April. I spent 3 weeks trying not to have heart attack.
Second week of April: Still hadn't heard anything. Starting to feel like they had chosen someone else. Went to friends wedding. Had a blast, but checked email every day. So wanted to give my friends (who know my unhappiness here) good news.
Mid-April: Got email apologizing for the delay, indicating I was in top 3 for position. Question:"Was I still interested?" Answer: "Hell yeah!"
A few days later: Phone interview. Fall more in love with that job!
Just over 6 days later: Email indicating they were making me the offer!!!!!
Now: Contracts signed, it's official!
I had to stop blogging about in the past few weeks because I was just too stressed, too worried, and my heart was too invested in it. Blogging would have must got me more excited about it.
So, my final exams are done, graduation for my last set of TBU students is almost here, I have a trip to new city soon to arrange housing, this time next month---Ill have a new address.
I am so happy! I know I am in for a lot of work, but it is just the kick in the butt I need.
Also, this is my 100th post. That is not an accident. I wanted this 100th post to be intentional, deliberate, and meaningful.
Congrats to me!
