I've got a whollata good news. =))

My interview this morning went perfectly! =) The guy who interviewed me said he got a TON of resumes (70+ the first day alone) but mine had stuck out to him for two reasons: 1st, my background in respiratory therapy, and 2nd, because I'm not from around here....seriously. Apparently, anyone he's hired who grew up in this area never had good work ethics. They basically expected things to be handed to them, without really having to work hard for it (this is just his perspective, mind you, so don't be offended if you're from the coal region & reading this...but from what I've been told, it's not a far-fetched thought). But he was impressed by my resume & cover letter and seemed to really like me in person also. =)
Let me tell you a little about the company: it's a nation-wide company and ours is the Pennsylvania branch (there's only 6 other branches in PA). Within our branch, there are only 5 employees. My position would actually be titled "Customer Service Representative" (my bad for saying Receptionist last night)...I would answer phones, schedule appointments and set-ups, maintain the company records, etc. The other employees are medical professionals (generally RN's & RT's) who travel to the patients' houses and set up the equipment/take care of the patients. My job would be Monday-Friday, 8-5:30, with NO mandatory overtime (since everyone else is on call during the nights & weekends, this is a big deal...having a set schedule is really a great privilege). The only reason I'd have to work overtime is generally if I asked for it (like if I wanted to stay late to catch up on paperwork or whatever). There's a great benefits package (medical, dental, etc) and you start with 2 weeks vacation your first year, which changes to 3 weeks after you've worked there for a year, plus of course paid holidays.
And when we're talking job security, this company definitely offers it. He told me that everyone who works there is "in it for the long haul". They all plan to work there until retirement and hopefully I will too (if I get the job). I don't have to worry about the company closing, either....there will always be a need for medical equipment, no matter what the economy looks like. Plus, this company has been growing significantly and shows no signs of stopping growing. So if I can just manage to get chosen for the job, I might have a good paying, great hours, full benefits job which I can work at for the rest of my life. How perfect would that be?!? =)

Anyways, he said I was the first person he called & the first person he interviewed, so he's going to have to call a couple more people & interview them, but he'll make his decision within a couple weeks. I actually feel really confident, since he seemed to really like me and was truly impressed by my resume, but keep your fingers crossed for me anyways. =)

On a side note: the place that Cory interviewed at yesterday (in Montoursville) called him in for a second interview tomorrow! =)) This is really awesome, since usually if you get called in for the second interview at this place, you basically have the job. I'm so proud of him & excited for our future. =)

Even more good news: I called the lady who I was hired to be a caregiver for (Alicia) and found out that the motor for her wheelchair is going to be installed tomorrow afternoon so she's either going home tomorrow or Monday at latest (and of course, I start work that same day). Yay! I've been so excited to start working there. =)

And yet my last bit of good news for the day: I spoke to Krissa this morning (our caseworker at CareerLink) and she said that on the day I start work, I am immediately eligible for the car. So she suggested I start looking for & pick out my car this weekend, and then if I start Monday, I might have a new (to me) car that same day. =)) I am sooo excited!!!