I think we have entered 2012 with a BANG!!!
We have been waiting over three weeks to hear if Ben was getting a big promotion at work. We have kept it to ourselves (except close family).
Maverik has been redoing some of the departments in their corportate office, including the IT department, which Ben was their head guy. The decided to open up a manager and a supervisor position. In Maverik, the supervisor is over the managers, which is opposite from most companies. Ben's boss (the supervisor over IT) told Ben he had to apply because he could really use his expertise in this position better then anyone else.
Ben has done SOOOOO well in the IT department that the executive people have requested that he open the new stores in the other states (hence why he was out of town a TON last year). He can always find a way to solve any problem they are having even if it means rigging internet wires on the roof or leaving his personal lap top at a store in Washington until the new one arrives that isn't broken. He has just kicked butt this year and impressed EVERYONE.
When this position came open, Ben jumped at it. There was going to be a manger and a supervisor position open. The supervisor position being his preference. He has never held such a title but was determined to try. His IT supervisor wanted him to get the job so bad that he talked Ben up even more. The guy over these two positions was very nervous what others would think and feel because Ben would be skipping 2 ranks. (going from just a lead IT to a supervisor, that skips fuel and the manager position).
When Ben was interviewed the first time for the job, they gave him homework and wanted him to write essays. He was the only one that got a second interview with one of the owners of Maverik.
Three weeks later, he brought me a rose (2 days ago) and told me they finally told him he GOT THE JOB! There are so many perks in this position for all of us. This will help Ben grow so much. Both in his leadership abilities and his technical expertise. Ben finally gets his own office, they give him a car and the latest smart phone. He also gets a HUGE raise, bonuses and every year the supervisors and managers get a full trip paid for to some exotic adventurous place. This year will probably be Thailand. I guess we're getting passports YAHOO.
Hopefully now I can just look for a part time job and be a mom to my little kiddos. This is probably the best thing that has happened to our family as a whole in the almost 9 years we have been married. Life is starting to look up and I hope it will continue to be an amazing year.
2011 brought joy with the birth of our amazing baby, but without giving the details, the rest SUCKED. So I welcome a new and exciting change for us with open arms. Thank you to all of you for your countless prayers, love and support. We could never survive without you.
We have been waiting over three weeks to hear if Ben was getting a big promotion at work. We have kept it to ourselves (except close family).
Maverik has been redoing some of the departments in their corportate office, including the IT department, which Ben was their head guy. The decided to open up a manager and a supervisor position. In Maverik, the supervisor is over the managers, which is opposite from most companies. Ben's boss (the supervisor over IT) told Ben he had to apply because he could really use his expertise in this position better then anyone else.
Ben has done SOOOOO well in the IT department that the executive people have requested that he open the new stores in the other states (hence why he was out of town a TON last year). He can always find a way to solve any problem they are having even if it means rigging internet wires on the roof or leaving his personal lap top at a store in Washington until the new one arrives that isn't broken. He has just kicked butt this year and impressed EVERYONE.
When this position came open, Ben jumped at it. There was going to be a manger and a supervisor position open. The supervisor position being his preference. He has never held such a title but was determined to try. His IT supervisor wanted him to get the job so bad that he talked Ben up even more. The guy over these two positions was very nervous what others would think and feel because Ben would be skipping 2 ranks. (going from just a lead IT to a supervisor, that skips fuel and the manager position).
When Ben was interviewed the first time for the job, they gave him homework and wanted him to write essays. He was the only one that got a second interview with one of the owners of Maverik.
Three weeks later, he brought me a rose (2 days ago) and told me they finally told him he GOT THE JOB! There are so many perks in this position for all of us. This will help Ben grow so much. Both in his leadership abilities and his technical expertise. Ben finally gets his own office, they give him a car and the latest smart phone. He also gets a HUGE raise, bonuses and every year the supervisors and managers get a full trip paid for to some exotic adventurous place. This year will probably be Thailand. I guess we're getting passports YAHOO.
Hopefully now I can just look for a part time job and be a mom to my little kiddos. This is probably the best thing that has happened to our family as a whole in the almost 9 years we have been married. Life is starting to look up and I hope it will continue to be an amazing year.
2011 brought joy with the birth of our amazing baby, but without giving the details, the rest SUCKED. So I welcome a new and exciting change for us with open arms. Thank you to all of you for your countless prayers, love and support. We could never survive without you.
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ASWESOME!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! I"m so happy for you guys. About time you caught a break!
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