For awhile now I've been looking to switch up my employment. I've been really happy at Ancestry.com for the past 6 years. I've learned SO much and met so many wonderful people, but I've been feeling very stagnant lately and knew there wasn't really a pathway for me to progress. Part of me wanted to just ride it out at Ancestry and work there until we decided I should stay home permanently, but when the perfect opportunity arose at FamilySearch I couldn't pass it up!
I applied for the job and for the first time in several months and quite a few applications, I felt like I was a perfect candidate. I felt confident in my experience and knowledge and thought they'd be crazy not to hire me, but at the same time, I know getting a job is always a bit of a gamble.
I called up my friend Megan who used to work at Ancestry with me (in fact we have pretty much the exact same work experience. I guess I kind of follow her around haha) and found out that the job I applied for was on her team! She and another former Ancestry co-worker, Bryan, put in good words for me and soon I got a call for an interview.
Two interviews later and I was extended an offer! It felt so good to be not only qualified but sought after for my knowledge and experience. There are honestly no downsides to accepting a job at FamilySearch - it's so much closer to home, a promotion, and much more pay. So while I will really miss my friends at Ancestry and will be forever indebted to them for helping to jump start my career, I'm so excited for this next chapter in my life.
I applied for the job and for the first time in several months and quite a few applications, I felt like I was a perfect candidate. I felt confident in my experience and knowledge and thought they'd be crazy not to hire me, but at the same time, I know getting a job is always a bit of a gamble.
I called up my friend Megan who used to work at Ancestry with me (in fact we have pretty much the exact same work experience. I guess I kind of follow her around haha) and found out that the job I applied for was on her team! She and another former Ancestry co-worker, Bryan, put in good words for me and soon I got a call for an interview.
Two interviews later and I was extended an offer! It felt so good to be not only qualified but sought after for my knowledge and experience. There are honestly no downsides to accepting a job at FamilySearch - it's so much closer to home, a promotion, and much more pay. So while I will really miss my friends at Ancestry and will be forever indebted to them for helping to jump start my career, I'm so excited for this next chapter in my life.
Here goes nothin'!
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Going away lunch at Wallaby's with some Ancestry friends.
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