Three months ago, Samong left his Clinician job CSS to accept a new job at another agency because they were hopeful they would have many opportunities of growth for him, being a new agency that is growing fast. The job seemed like it would be a great opportunity for him and our family. When he started they put him in PSR with the promise of moving him to the position of Clinician with salary pay in about 6 weeks time. The weeks seemed to drag on forever. He worked in Blackfoot so it was a lot of driving, and didn't get home until almost 8:30-9:30 most nights. He didn't like how the company was run, it was frustrating for both of us. The 6 weeks passed and doubled and they still didn't move him anywhere. We were both beginning to wonder why we felt he should take that job if it was going to be like this and leave us worse off financially.
One day Samong came home from work, at 9:15 p.m. smiling from ear to ear. I struggled that night putting the kids to bed, they were still crying in their rooms. I was getting so discouraged lately with his long hours, and just having two small kids that were draining all my energy. He told me he got a call from the owner of CSS two hours earlier asking him if he was interested in the position of Program Manager at CSS. Of course he was and set up an interview for the next week. That interview was yesterday, and he got the job! He was nervous for the interview and the job itself. The interview was at 1 and he got home at about 2. He looked so discouraged and beat down when he walked in the door. He told me the interview was hard, and he didn't know some of the answers to the questions he was asked. He said he was nervous and stuttered. He said they told him he would be notified either way by the end of the business day. So we waited... 2 1/2 hours. The kids were both napping so we just sat there trying to find anything to distract us. We had "nervous" stomachs, and hadn't really eaten much all day. Samong tends to be over critical of himself so I knew the interview was probably better than he thought it was. I also thought that they asked him the hardest questions possible to see how much he knows, not expecting him to know all the answers. So I was still hopeful, but I hate the waiting game. Good things come to those who wait, and it's all about timing. We are so excited :)
Samong told me today that when he told the other agency he was leaving and gave his 2 weeks notice, they asked him what it would take for him to stay. Samong turned them down, too bad... they snoozed and they lost him. Now we know he took that job to teach him what NOT to do when running an agency. He could have been a valuable asset to them, and helped them to be more organized and to function smoother.
I am so proud of him and all his hard work. He is so exceptional at what he does. This new job will look beautiful on his resume, and help build up his professional career. Brighter days for the Som's ahead!
