Good News but…

I have some good news to report today.  I’m halfway there to having a job.  Last week, I submitted my application to the AmeriCorps Vista Program.  Then on Monday, July, 27, 2009, I applied to eight different programs that was looking for AmeriCorps Vista.  By the time I got back to the house, I had two interviews set up for Wednesday, July 29 and Thursday, July 30.  I’m about to go to the later interview in about an hour.  But as I’ll be going there, it a big relief to know that the interview I had on Wednesday, has officially selected to fill one of their positions.  And this is where the BUT goes…even though I’m excited, now I have to wait for the main AmeriCorps accepts me.  As soon as they accept me and sends me that e-mail then I can officially accept the position that I’m selected for.  So, I’m halfway there and just waiting for that e-mail.  Once I have accepted the position, I will have to attend a training in Atlanta on September 15th thru the 18th.  Then I will start the position shortly there after.  I will get paid $891 per month.  Remember this is an AmeriCorps job which is a service job that I have to commit one year of my time too.  Plus, I get other benefits as well.

But I do see another major decision for me coming up soon that could put an end to my current situation.  This AmeriCorps position is only one year.  After the year is up, I will either have to re-apply for another Vista position or try to find a full-time job all over again.  This is where I’m faced with the decision.  As of right now, on August 5, 2009, I have an interview for a full time job that isn’t an AmeriCorps job.  So, that basically means if they offer me the job and I accept that in one year, I will continue working with them until they decide to let me go.  Which also means I could get out of my current situation and back on my feet faster rather than waiting another year before I can get back on my feet.  Does that make sense?  But first they have to offer me this job that I have the interview for on August 5th before I can make that decision or do I stay with my word that I gave to the person that selected me for the AmeriCorps position?

But the good news is that there is a light at the end of the tunnel for me!  Yeah me!!!!!!

TL