Today I was driving around after an errand with my camera, trying to find a great spot to take a picture of the sunset. The bad news is that I never found that perfect location. The good news is I received a job offer.
I had recently interviewed, twice, for a company called Symphony Publishing located in Westlake, OH. They publish many different types of magazines; of which I would work on their web sites. After the two interviews, I told myself, if they offered me the job, I would take it, I liked the company that much.
Prior to leaving for Thanksgiving, the person I have been in contact with told me it was between me and one other person. He asked me to do a design for a web site based on a layout he created. I worked on it over the Thanksgiving break and sent it to him. Then this morning, I sent him another design. I figured I would hear something, most likely via email, by the early afternoon. I did not hear anything, so I just blew it off and thought maybe he would write tomorrow.
Then came my drive today. I was coming home from the camera store, and if I went straight home, I might never have heard the phone ring. However, I decided to chase a sunset, one I never caught.
The phone rang. I looked at the number. I knew it was from Symphony. I freaked out. Decided not to answer. Ring. Ring. Ring. 1 Missed Call. Few seconds pass. Beep. Beep. 1 Voicemail. I checked the voicemail. The message informed me that I was going to receive an email, that included an offer. I freaked out again and called everyone I knew!
Officially I have my first real design job. Now I just have to work out the details (money, when I start, etc) and put in my two weeks at Nordstrom and I am all set. Wish me luck…
