Let me start off by apologizing for being such an announcement tease. I honestly had no intention of dragging out this announcement as long as I did. Let me explain what happened…
Two weeks ago (right before Christmas), Mal and I spent the evening celebrating with artichoke dip and wine (I am NOT pregnant!). Earlier that day, I found out some “informal” information that I was very excited about, but it was not yet formally confirmed. Mal and I decided to celebrate the good news anyway, thinking that I would hear back about the “formal” information the next day. However, the next day came and went with no news… as well as the weekend and the following Monday. I finally received the formal offer on Tuesday afternoon, but with the craziness of Christmas, I figured it would be best to tell you guys once everything settled down and once it was truly “official,” which is why I didn’t say anything about it last week either. And I was hoping you guys would just forget about it! Just kidding!! Soooooo, WHAT is the announcement!?!?
I have a new full-time job!!!
After the whole personal trainer fiasco, I did A LOT of soul searching and thinking about what in life is most important to me. What first came to mind was balance, especially when it comes to a work-life balance. I work 35 hours a week + about 10 hours of commuting, which leaves me with a decent amount of free time to do the things that I enjoy. However, when I considered what I spend 35 hours a week doing, it didn’t knock my socks off. I like my current position, but I don’t love it… plus the commute is killing me! I decided that I wanted a full-time job (still at Harvard) that makes use of my skills and challenges me each and every day, but also allows me to enjoy my outside interests (blogging, fitness, family, friends, etc.).
So, long story short, I applied for a position at Harvard, went on a first and second round of interviews, and was offered the position. It actually happened very fast! My new position is working for the Dean of Harvard College! It’s actually a pretty fancy-schmancy and high profile position! No wearing jeans to work anymore! I am very excited about this new opportunity as well as the shorter commute (about 35-45 minutes)! I obviously need a change of pace, so I hope this position will be both interesting and challenging for me. It definitely doesn’t sound like a boring job! 
A new job, however, means no blogging at work. I know, very sad! I need to focus on learning my new job and what is required of me, and the blog can be a big distraction. My plan is to continue to blog before and after work, but my usual mid-day post will likely get nixed. I’m not sure if I am going to combine it with the dinner post or cut it all together. I need to feel out my new position before I start whipping out my camera at lunch to snap photos! No matter what I decide, I hope you guys will bear with me and continue to read Carrots ‘N’ Cake!
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Congrats on the new job! I completely understand the not being able to work on the blog from work. I can;t work on mine during the day either from work.
Congratulations Tina! So happy for you! I am thinking over my career choices right now and it’s so nice to see you’ve been successful at finding something that suits you and inspires you… that inspires me not to give up and find something that I’m passionate about too!!
Thank you and CONGRATULATIONS!!!
oh, and of course we’ll keep reading Carrots ‘n Cake !!! Too much fun!!
WOW! Tina, that is so exciting! That sounds like such an interesting job (and benefits! benefits!). My friend’s aunt used to be the Dean of Students there. Congratulations!
Good for you Tina! I have to admit, I was hoping you’d be bouncing around the NU Campus
. I have a few friends that work for Harvard (main campus) and love it! And nothing is better than having a shorter commute!
I so thought you were going to say you were preggers! Congrats! I know what a new job can do for the soul and mind and you are going to feel amazing! Wahoo!
Congratulations! A new job is so exciting!
I know I’ll still be checking in daily.
Sounds like a wonderful new opporunity! You really embrace change, which is a quality I admire.
OMG congratulations! That sounds like a WONDERFUL new position! I’m SO excited for you and although I’ll miss your at-work blog posts, I’ll look forward to your new ones where you dish about your job!
Congrats Tina!! What exactly will you be doing for the dean?? And when are you starting?
Congrats Tina! That’s great news and I’m sure the job will be all that you expect it to be!
congrats! when do you start?
Congratulations Tina! A new job will certainly be a refreshing change. Good luck!
Congrats! I was wondering when we’d finally hear the news! VERY VERY exciting. I am just thrilled to pieces for you!
Congrats! That is so exciting, good luck at your new position!
Congrats! It sounds like an awesome position and you sound really happy about it. Plus a shorter commute is always a bonus.
Congratulations!!!! That is so exciting, I am so happy for you. I don’t know exactly what you’ll be doing but I think I’d be jealous anyways.
OMG Tina!! Congrats!! This is so amazing..what a prestigious job that is. I can’t wait to hear about these new adventures, I imagine working in that office you will learn so much and be around so many interesting people!!
Congrats on the new job!
congrats – very exciting stuff. It makes such a difference to enjoy going to work everyday!
Congrats Tina! So what type of work will you be doing for this position?
Well worth the wait for the annoucement
I hope you enjoy the new position and you find peace in the new job as you work on maintaining a healthy balance. Way to go, that’s awesome.
Fabulous announcement! Congratulations on the new job! I work for a university too and I know that working for the Dean is a “fancy shmancy” position. Way to go!
Congrats Tina! What a great new opportunity for you. Perfect way to start the new year. OF COURSE I will still be reading CnC
How could I not? Can’t wait to hear about the new job! Good luck!
Congrats, Tina! I can’t wait to read about how much you enjoy your new job
And, of course I will read CnC…this blog is so inspiring and awesome. One of my favorites, for sure! Good luck…Happy Monday!
Wow! congrats!!! you’ll have to tell us more about it!
Congrats Tina. I can’t wait to see how it goes.
Congratulations! What exactly will you do there? And when do you start.
Also, I have owned a Vitamix for more than four years but it took you publishing their hummus recipe for me to get off my butt and use it. I just had some homemade hummus for lunch, mmmmm.
huge congratulations! I really enjoy working in higher ed, but I really want a promotion. Thanks for all the wonderful posts and info, and delish food. You always have great ideas on how to balance healthy food with a sweet tooth!
Congratulations!!! You should have a really interesting job! I’m excited to hear more about it as you get started. Good luck and I hope you really enjoy your new position–that is the most important part!
Wow, congrats!! When you say Dean of Harvard College – is that a college or school within the university? Sounds exciting!
Congratulations! That is so exciting! Way to do this for yourself; you made the right decision!
No worries about the mid-day blogging – that is perfectly understandable!
good going Tina! I am so proud of you that you have figured all this out and made it work for you. I was just talking to Dave (he works at Plymoth State University) and I was wondering what job you did there at Havard. Best wishes for a smooth transition. (you could also post date your lunches from the day before if you can sneak pictures) but i think we all understand. hooray for a shorter commute!
Re: The job!
From what I understand, it is an Executive Assistant position, but because the Dean is relatively new to her position, it sounds like the role is ever-evolving! In addition to the assistant role, I will be taking on A LOT more in the form of projects, event planning, receptions, and other activities/tasks for the Dean’s Office. I’m very excited to try some new things!
I start Tuesday, January 20th!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! That’s HUGE news for you
I suppose it’s okay if you don’t blog during the day
Just kidding! I understand!! Good luck!!
@BethT: Harvard is made up of MANY different schools (15, I think)… all with their own agendas! Harvard College is the undergraduate school located in Cambridge.
CONGRATS!! that sounds awesome, and I’m sure you’ll be fantastic at it! i need to stop blogging at work to… oops, after this
A shorter commute is key, although bummer I won’t get to hear about things around here in Longwood! Maybe it’ll get me to explore “up there” (beside for running on that side of the Charles, I haven’t explored yet…)
Congrats on the new job! What a way to start off the new year! Hope you get more out of it than your current job…congrats again!
Hooray! That sound sooo exciting. Congratulations!
TINA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CONGRATS!
wow- congratulations!!
hee hee. I work for a School of Education within a university so I know allllll about school/college agendas…SO political!
i forgot to write that i just finished making a carrot cake for my husband’s birthday today.
@tami: YUM!!!!!!!!!!!!
BEYOND CONGRATULATIONS, TINA!!!!!!!!!!!!
YAY Congrats to you!! Best of luck–Jan 20th will be a good day all around
Congratulations! You were quite a tease! I knew you weren’t pregnant because of the wine, but thought maybe you were getting a pug because you asked about names. Then I saw you said no pets in your apartment, so I had no idea what was up! This will be great for you I’m sure!
Best of luck.
Heather
Congrats Tina, that’s wonderful news! Best of luck with the new job and of course I will still read CNC!
Congrats! I hope that this job will bring new excitement back into your professional life. Change is a wonderful blessing. I just got laid off and was sad at first, but now I am excited to see what is coming next! Good luck! Oh, and I will definitely be missing your afternoon coffee breaks!
YEA!! CONGRATS, sounds like a really exciting new position!! I’m sure you’re ready for all of the exciting new experiences to come- best of luck, you deserve it
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