I got hired today!

[99Forever]

After a very long 4 years of struggling with no offers for permanent employment, existing on side work, and generally feeling very down on myself, the tide has finally turned. Full time employment, with benefits and decent (not great, but not bad) wages.

To say I am pumped, is minimizing it. Thanks to all of the DUers that have given support over the long dry stretch.


Edited to add:

I am overwhelmed by so many wonderful responses from all of you fine folks. The out-pouring has left me kind of emotional. I will make an effort to respond to as many of you as I can, but it may take me a while, so please have patience.

[sinkingfeeling]

1. Congrats!

[99Forever]

6. Thanks!

[livetohike]

2. Congratulations! I hope this becomes one of your

best jobs ever

[99Forever]

17. Me too.

Thanks.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. Congrats, my dear 99Forever!

Four years is an eternity when you're out of work with no prospects...

Have a great time! I hope they truly appreciate you and all the good things you bring to the job!

[99Forever]

18. You are precisely right.

I had almost completely lost hope. Until someone has experienced it firsthand, it's difficult to understand just how devastating it is. Thank you so much for your kind words, Peggy.

[Cork]

4. Congrats.

Glad you were able to find a job.

[niyad]

38. welcome to DU

[Cork]

42. Thanks.

Great place to be.

[99Forever]

48. Thanks Cork, and welcome to DU.

[HappyMe]

5. Great news!

Congrats and good luck in your new position.

[99Forever]

49. Thank you.

[renate]

7. congratulations! what wonderful news!

The feeling of relief must be indescribable!

[99Forever]

50. It's like the weight of the World being lifted off my shoulders.

Thanks

[Kookaburra]

8. That's the best news I've heard all day!!!

Congratulations, 99!!!!

[99Forever]

51. Thank you Kookaburra.

[peace13]

9. Fantastic!

The best to you on this new adventure!

[99Forever]

52. Thanks Peace

[vaberella]

10. Congratulations! I know how that fight can be.

I'm truly happy for you and wishing you even more.

[99Forever]

54. Thank you Vaberella

[TDale313]

11. Congrats! So glad for your good news.

[99Forever]

56. Thanks Dale

[PETRUS]

12. Nice.

[99Forever]

57. Thanks Petrus.

[HarveyDarkey]

13. Congratulations

I can't imagine how awful that must have been, but I'll bet you're elated.

[99Forever]

58. Floating on a cloud.

And all of the support here makes it even sweeter. Thank you Harvey.

[One of the 99]

14. Congrats and Good Luck! nt

[99Forever]

59. Thanks One.

[hootinholler]

15. WooT!

Bennies and everything!

[99Forever]

60. Yessiree.

Actual health care is in my near future. The dread of getting really sick or having an accident is a spirit crusher for sure.

Thanks.

[LiberalEsto]

16. YAY! What great news!

Good luck.

(I hope it means there's hope for me eventually.)

[99Forever]

22. And I sincerely hope it means that too.

A week ago or so, I was exactly where you are, so you have empathy. May good fortune soon find you.

[tavalon]

19. Never ever feel down on yourself because a job isn't to be found

I'm pleased that you found a job but the powers that be, win, if you feel bad about not having a job when it's them, not you, who screw you on a regular basis.

Congratulations!

[99Forever]

64. I hear what you are saying.

I wish I could say that I didn't let it get me down, but I would be lying if I did. I came to question what it was that was "wrong" with me, even tho I knew (in my head) it was the economy being in the crapper that was the real problem. It just wears on you.

[tavalon]

91. Thank you for the clarification

It's hard not to take it personal but until the koch brothers have been strung up by their unmentionables, it is their fault and not yours that a person cannot achieve gainful employment.

[SwissTony]

20. Well done. I wish you all the best in your new job. (n/t)

[99Forever]

65. Thanks, Tony.

[Yavin4]

21. Congrats. What is it that you do?

And where do you live? Your info may help others.

[99Forever]

24. I am a carpenter and remodeler.

In the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St Paul) area.

[Yavin4]

29. Excellent. Congrats again.

Did the housing collapse contribute to your prolonged job search?

[99Forever]

37. Absolutely.

The housing bubble burst and it took out many construction related businesses and the jobs that went with them. It's just finally starting to recover, slowly, but it is getting better.

[aristocles]

30. Congratulations! A job that can't be outsourced or offshored.... n/t

[namaste2]

23. Glad to hear it! It's good news for everybody. Congrats! N/T

[99Forever]

67. Thank you and welcome to DU.

[namaste2]

114. Thank you so much for the welcome and I am sincerely happy for you! Made my day.

[sdfernando]

25. Congrats! I'm happy for you. /nt

[99Forever]

68. Thanks Fernando.

[Rider3]

26. Congratulations!

And good luck! I'm so happy for you!

[99Forever]

69. Thanks Cork, and welcome to DU.

[samsingh]

27. congrats

[99Forever]

74. Thanks, Samsingh

[greytdemocrat]

28. Well done!! n/t

[99Forever]

75. Thanks Grey.

[cate94]

31. Good Luck!

I hope your job turns out to be even better than it sounds!

[99Forever]

76. Thanks Cate, so do I.

[whistler162]

32. Bummer.....

looks like your vacation is over!



good luck.

[99Forever]

77. Ahhh, but the pay is way better.

Besides, too much lounging makes me fat.

Thanks, Whistler.

[Fresh_Start]

33. congrats

my husband was out of work for almost two years...
but the job he finally found was wonderful
the initial pay not as good but now two years later, best year ever for him...
I hope you have equal success.

[99Forever]

78. Good to hear...

... I hope so many others that have been struggling will have similar fortune.

[Swamp Lover]

34. That's GREAT!!! hey, can you spot a brother a twenty?

Seein' that you're working and all........

[99Forever]

79. Gonna have to wait to payday for that.

(damn it's Great to be able to say that again!)

[Scuba]

35. Good on ya!

[99Forever]

80. Thanks Scuba.

[niyad]

36. ohhhh, congratulations!! that is wonderful news-so very happy for you!!!

[99Forever]

81. Thank you, niyad

[DrewFlorida]

39. Congratulations, that's great news to hear!

[99Forever]

83. Thanks Drew.

[Waltons_Mtn]

40. Good for you!

High Five! Hug! Pat on the back!

No-one should ever have to struggle for so long. I truely hope the tide has turned. Good Luck. I am very happy for you.

[99Forever]

86. Thank you WM.

I couldn't agree more.

[BlancheSplanchnik]

41. HOOOORAYYYY! Great to hear this!!!!!

What a relief for you!!!!!!!!!! Fantastic!

[99Forever]

88. I don't have words to explain how right you are.

Thanks, Blanche.

[msanthrope]

43. Congratulations!!! nt

[99Forever]

89. Thank you, Msanthrope.

[one_voice]

44. That's great news!!!

Congrats!!

[99Forever]

90. Thanks, One Voice.

[Auntie Bush]

45. Four years is a long dry spell! So glad to hear it's finally over.

Congratulations on being one of the few that have the opportunity to get a new job...and with benefits to boot!

[99Forever]

93. Boy, don't I know it!

It's tough and cold out there, I feel truly blessed today. Thanks.

[barbtries]

46. congratulations!

that's good news.

[99Forever]

95. Thank you Barb.

[bermudat]

47. Congrats!

I know the relief you feel.

[LoisB]

53. Glad to hear it.

[AsahinaKimi]

55. Congratulations..!

omedetou gozaimasu!

[virgdem]

61. Congratulations on your new job...

I'm very happy for you!!!!!

[no_hypocrisy]

62. CONGRATS!!

[Wait Wut]

63. Screw responding!!!

CELEBRATE!!!! Gratz!

[AnnieK401]

66. Great news, congrats!

[riderinthestorm]

70. Yay!!! I hope your story is one of many more to come! Congrats! nt

[yellerpup]

71. Great news!

Settle in and enjoy it!

[HiPointDem]

72. congratulations!

[irisblue]

73. may the bennies be excellent, the boss a jewel and parking easy. Amem!

[demwing]

82. Wow, 4 years! You survived!

that's outstanding, and I hope the new job works out well.

[HughBeaumont]

84. "If you don't like the weather, wait a half hour".

Sometimes, the "half hour" could be five months. Sometimes four years. I've been there in 2001 (you know, during the decade's FIRST recession). I was glad it happened during summer, but damn I felt worthless and humiliated.

I wish you lots of luck on your new position. May it be fruitful and bring you happiness.

[Le Taz Hot]

85. Just got in and saw your post.

Congratulations! I know what a relief that is, believe me.

[Frustratedlady]

87. Good for you! Now, show them what they missed over the last 4 years.

My grandson finally got a full-time job (without a contract company taking half his salary) with benefits and a good future. It sure helped his self-esteem, too. Congrats!

[ashling]

92. Huzzah!!!!!!

Congratulations!!!!!

[Iwillnevergiveup]

94. 99Forever

I don't know how you did it hanging in that long! But your endurance is a testament to your success, and your success is richly deserved. Congratulations!

[Spitfire of ATJ]

96. Are you doing tweets for the Onion?

I heard there was an opening.

[Worried senior]

97. Wonderful news.

[handmade34]

98. Congratulations!

[freshwest]

99. I'm happy for you. Work is part what gives satisfaction to life. We celebrate with you!

[life long demo]

100. Congratulations!

Best of luck, you deserve it.

[PDJane]

101. That is an absolutely wonderful thing to hear! Bright blessings.

[VenusRising]

102. Congratulations!!

Best of luck at the new job!!

[Lone_Star_Dem]

103. Great news, congratulations!

I love to hear when things go right for a change. Thank you for sharing.

[tpsbmam]

104. How absolutely supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

What incredible news.....after 4 years. Wow. (Yep, that was my reaction when I read your post.) Congratulations!!

[antigop]

105. Congrats! That is sooo great to hear! nt

[timdog44]

106. Congratulations.

Now, get to work.

And I have to say, Ah, Minnesota. My birth state. What a wonderful place.

[2naSalit]

107. Wow, congrats

I hope it is a long term, fulfilling position and that you enjoy every bit of it.

[juajen]

108. I am so happy for you. What a difficult time you have had. Hope that is all over.

[Johnny Noshoes]

109. nt.

[Drew Richards]

110. CONGRATZ! You took that fluffer job i recomended you for :P J/k :)

Good deal now lay out that budget

[kimmylavin]

111. Fantastic!

Congratulations - I'll bet it feels great!

[AndyA]

112. Congratulations!

May this be the first stepping stone to bigger and better things for you in the future.

[cantbeserious]

113. Congrats - We Understand The Relief That Comes With Employment

eom

[Sissyk]

115. Big, Big Congrat, 99Forever!

I am so happy for you! Life can get better, and looks like you are on that track.

[WillyT]

116. Congrats !!!

I LOVE good news.





& Rec !!!

[99Forever]

118. Thank you Willy T...

... congrats from you are extra special, as I have grown to have a huge respect for posts from you. You are a very wise and good soul.

And to so many others I haven't time enough to answer personally, know that I have read and savored each of your replies. May the fortune I have found today, be but the start of a better job market for so many who are still struggling just to survive.

Bless the DU Community for the warmth that fills me to overflowing this evening.

[underpants]

117. Congrats way to go

keep your ears open and your mouth shut - my old rich uncle told me that once.

Anyway, good for you.

[Denis 11]

119. Congratulations!

I applied for a job today,hope I can soon share happy news too!

[NikolaC]

120. Congratulations!

That's wonderful news !

[hue]

121. Yaaaaay!! A big CONGRATS!!

[ArchTeryx]

122. Warmest congrats!

May this job last a good long time, enough to get caught up and rebuild your life.

[Kennah]

123. Huzzah!

I spent 7 months out of work in 2011, so I know a glimpse of the pain you have endured--though not the full intensity.

[Jasana]

124. In this day and age getting hired is always a source for celebration.

I wish you the best of luck

[angrychair]

125. Congrats!

Great to hear things are getting better!

[myrna minx]

126. Congratulations! What a joyous day!

[Hubert Flottz]

127. Good for you!!!

I hope it's a keeper.

[mgardener]

128. Congratulations!!!!!!!!

4 years is a long time and you should be congratulated on your perseverance alone!!!
Good luck with your new job.

My son has a job interview on Monday, he needs good thoughts, almost a year since he graduated 2nd job interview.