Friday, October 30, 2009

The last hour of the last day of work...

And the phone rang. A call I'd been told to expect for the last several months. I'd forgotten about it, but as soon as the person told me where she was calling from, I knew.

Was I available for work? Hey, I JUST became available, I'm hot off the press. The timing struck me funny and since it was all spontaneous, I was unguarded in my conversation.

I'd been recommended by a friend. She wanted to know about my background, and my skills. And so ensued a very pleasant chat with a woman I felt an instant connection with. She used to be a consultant, she 'got' what I told her about my work. I've sent her my entire life story, I'm chatty like that. Ok, not quite my entire life story, but hopefully enough to answer her questions and assure her that I am more than capable for the project.

So we'll see. I would love to keep something percolating. Nothing full-time. And I'm not in a hurry. I was looking forward to thinking I was retiring.

But that proverbial door that closed may have allowed the other one to open. Time will tell...

7 comments:

jeanie said...

Sue, without being too personal, can I ask what you do" Or what you did for your former employer. I know you are a consultant and I believe it's medically related. Can you give a clue to a fellow Niagarin?

Life's a Beach! said...

Amazing how things can work out! It would be wonderful to have the opportunity to pick the projects and amount of time you work! Hope the tongue is better. We're renting a golf cart tomorrow, so we may stop by and honk the horn!

Life's a Beach! said...

P.S. If this rain doesn't stop, this won't be golf cart day!

Bennie said...

Oh WOW! What a nice surprise in your last hour of work. Please keep me posted.

Jackie said...

Good luck with whatever you decide to do Sue.

IslaZina said...

Great timing, eh? Makes me wonder, again, if we aren't all under a greater plan.

Sue said...

Jeanie - I am a consultant in healthcare IT.

Beck - sorry we didn't connect, another reason for you to come back!

Bennie - you know I will!

Jackie - Hmmm...I decided to retire, but then reality reminded me that I'm not there financially, so I have to entertain these other options. But my heart is set on retirement, as soon as I can get there.

Z - the timing was so odd.