New Chapter, New Job!

Blank pages. I often associate them with the negative (as in writers' block). But I recently made a decision to leave my agency job, where I had worked for eight years, in favor of a new position with a new company. I put in my notice, worked my last two weeks, took a two-week vacation to Colorado and have filled out all the paperwork for the the new job, which starts Monday. So this weekend I'm staring down the blank page, excited to see what this new chapter may bring. (Yes, Natasha Bedingfield says it better.)

You, my savvy, sophisticated readers, will understand that certain sensitivities arise when transitioning to a new job, so I haven't been able to write much and I can't share many of the details about salary, benefits, etc.

However, I will say this: For the past eight years at my former company, I learned and grew every day. The people I worked with were some of the best in the business and I plan on keeping in touch with most of them. MS&L Chicago will always hold a special place in my heart. I had a hard time leaving; in fact, I was a sobbing mess the day I walked out the door. The company, and my peers, were nothing but supportive during the entire transition.

But despite my fondness for my job and my co-workers, I simply couldn't pass up the opportunity that presented itself to me in the new job, working in communications for an Illinois-based university. (Need to find out if I'm OK to blog about it.) For many reasons, including my personal passions and interests, benefits and more, it seems to be the perfect job for me. I'm overwhelmed with excitement and thankful for opportunity.

So for those of you looking for jobs in this rough economy, maybe this provides a little hope. Feel free to post your questions about interviewing, networking, etc. here and I'll do my best to answer them this week.