I got a job!!!!!!
Posted by Nicki on May 5th, 2007 at 7:18 am · TrackBack URI
I received great news from <prospective hopeful> … I’m hired!!!! I went in yesterday to fill out paperwork and will start orientation on Monday. (HIPAA, security, etc. training … it’s been a while!)
You are now looking at the newest Web Designer for the University of Alabama at Birmingham. 
YAY!!!! I got a job!!!!!!
hehehe … can you tell I’m excited? 
I’ll be doing a lot of Sharepoint work in the new job, pretty much brushing up on my ASP and picking up .NET and Sharepoint development — something that I’ve wanted to do for a while but never had the means or opportunity. This is WAY too sweet to pass up. (And I’ve wanted to work for this place for a long time and have heard great things about them!)
I had every intention of posting this last night when I finally got home, but it was late and I had the biggest headache. 
Anyways, I’m so happy to have a job again and will be getting out of the house! LOL!!
23 Comments »
Nicki (508 comments.) saidHi Roy, thanks. 
I’ve been looking at Silverlight over the past week, however it won’t install on my home pc for some reason and from what I read it isn’t yet working for Firefox. But I will definitely be keeping an eye on it as I am told that it will give Adobe a run for their money! I’m interested in seeing what Microsoft has planned for it.
Jen saidLooks like we will be at UAB together soon! I am so happy for you and I hope to see you Friday.
Nicki (508 comments.) saidThat’s awesome hon! I hope I can make it, but I don’t know yet about my hours and all that. I will know closer to the event and will update accordingly.
John saidYEA!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS NICKI!!!!!!!
Rick (17 comments.) saidWow! Not only did you get a job, but you got one at your favorite university. This is awesome, Nicki….congratulations to you.
Ben (31 comments.) saidRock on! 
Now all you need to do is blag me a remote access position and i can quit my crappy job. Congrats pickle. It’s been a long time coming hopefully now they’ll be less stressing, and slightly more time having fun (read: irc’ing)
Nicki (508 comments.) said@John: Thanks. 
@Rick: Thanks. UAB isn’t quite directly affiliated with Univ of Alabama anymore, plus they have their own sports programs. (And unfortunately many ‘Bama fans refuse to pull for UAB, but I support them! :))
@Ben: Thank you sweetie! My new boss and coworkers are really nice and I think we’ll all get along great. I’m so looking forward to jumping in and getting my feet wet, LOL!
Rick (17 comments.) saidAh—guess I needed to read a little more closely. “University of Alabama at Birmingham” Kind of like here in Oregon, Portland State is a great school, but they have a tough time being recognized by the die-hard Duck and Beaver fans for anything.
Nicki (508 comments.) saidhehe, yeah. I wish I could work for U of A, but it’s a 2+ hour commute each way, LOL! Anyways, UAB is better because it also has its own healthcare system, hospitals, clinics, and God knows what else. I swear, this institution/company takes up about three quarters of downtown Birmingham alone!
Doc said*W00t* And the crowd goes nuts (pistachios, of course) Congrats, doll. I am now entirely envious. *Hugs*
DualDenz saidhaha, most replies to a post i’ve seen so far ^^
congratulations Nita, we all know how hard you’ve been working on this, it’s good to see something’s finally come trough for you
Darron (1 comments.) saidCongratulations Nicki!
I can finally uncross my fingers for you. It’s good to hear some Microsoft technology in that job description as well
Have a good one, and don’t be afraid to ping me anytime.
T saidI am sorry I haven’t commented yet.
I So so so want to say CONGRATS!!!!!!!
I am so so so Happy for you!!!!
You deserve this!!!! You worked hard for this!!! and it couldn’t of happen to a nicer person!
HUGS AND LOVES!!!
Nicki (508 comments.) said@Darron: thank you.
@T: Don’t worry ’bout it none, honey. Thank you for the kind words. *HUGS*
Though for a few days I won’t be on the ‘net as much as I normally am, LOL. It’ll be a few days before I’m fully “settled” in.
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May 5, 2007 @ 7:50 am
Congrats! Saw your announcement on Jaiku via your Twitter note. Wish I worked in a organization that used Microsoft technologies instead of Java/Oracle. Take a look at the just announced Microsoft Silverlight technology as it will likely impact your job soon in a positive way. http://silverlight.net | http://microsoft.com/silverlight