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<p>I interviewed for several jobs in recent months. I was turned down for all but one. However, I interviewed for that one in mid-May (on my 25th anniversary, to be exact!). I was contacted a couple times over the months to be told, “We’re still waiting.” Today, I was offered the job! It is at a large urban university (explains the long wait) … as a financial aid officer. :slight_smile: </p>

<p>I am starting out in a lowlier position than any I held in my former professional life, but I’ve been out of the full time workforce for 19-1/2 years. I also live in Michigan, so I am just happy to have found a decent job.</p>

<p>Either I’ll really become the resident financial aid expert … or I’ll be too busy commuting & working to ever post. We shall see.</p>

<p>Anyway, there IS hope for middle aged women hoping to return to the workforce, after all.</p>

<p>P.S I wore red patent pumps to the job interview. Maybe LTS had a hand in this …</p>

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<p>Congratulations :D</p>

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<p>Congratulations on your accomplishment! That is no easy feat after being out of the full time work force so long! Way to go! Now your kids have a turn to be congratulating YOU. Go buy the school sweatshirt and car decal! :D</p>

<p>Best to you on this new adventure.</p>

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<p>Great news! Congratulations!!!</p>

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<p>Congrats, and welcome back!</p>

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<p>Congratulatons, kelsmom, on the great new job! I like to think that LTS was your guardian angel. I know that if she were still with us, she would have been right with you with encouragement and practical advice.</p>

<p>I was just in Michigan last week. I grew up there and still have many relatives living there, so I go back almost every year. I moved to the east coast when I was young and adventurous, and have made a life here, but I long to move back.</p>

<p>Best of luck with your new job!</p>

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<p>Way to go!</p>

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<p>Congratulations! That’s wonderful that you were able to get back into the work force with an interesting and challenging job! Best of luck! :-)</p>

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<p>Congratulations! It’s a lot of power, hopt you won’t let it get to your head. You are going to have a lot of people PM you now.</p>

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<p>Yay! You’re an inspiration to us old birds! Congratulations!</p>

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<p>Thanks, all. I will have to figure out how to handle life all over again!</p>

<p>Ooh … gotta run … Detroit’s mayor is about to plead guilty, which I assume means he’ll also resign. This is big-time in these parts.</p>

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<p>Congrats to you kelsmom!</p>

<p>Who knew the power of red patent pumps?..Well, LTS obviously!</p>

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<p>Kelsmom,
GREAT news on landing a job in your previous field – I have no doubt that once you get intheir and prove your mettle, they’ll get you hoppin’ up the organizational chart!</p>

<p>Red patent pumps = power. And LTS was nuthin’ if not powerful.</p>

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<p>Congratulations. How long a commute is it? Is the job at WSU?</p>

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<p>Congrats! .</p>

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<p>Kelsmom: I’m so thrilled for you! I remember your concerns about being away from work for so many years. Once you’ve gotten into the groove, I’m pretty sure you will rise quickly to a more appropriate level.</p>

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<p>Wonderful!!!</p>

<p>All the best!</p>

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<p>Wonderful news. It IS comforting to hear women over the perpetual age of 29 can find meaningful, challenging work in an interesting setting. Way to go!</p>

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<p>Great news, kelsmom! Congratulations on your persistence!</p>

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<p>congrats!!!</p>