Need Career Advice/To Vent

[cookderosa]

I did not get the state job, but I'm not that bummed out. First, I'm proud of myself for making it to the final three applicants. Second, a general manager of a local branded hotel contacted me on linkedin saying he had seen my resume and asking me to apply for an assistant general manager position he had at his hotel, which would be an upward move for me. Salary, benefits, possible tuition assistance. Said he would start interviewing next week or the week after, so I'll get all of the specifics then. :hurray:

I feel more confident about this opportunity than I did about the last one. I've been in the hotels for almost seven years, so I am comfortable that I know how to sell my worth in the industry. I know I talk a lot of negativity about the industry, but three close friends that work in hotels say that this guy is one of the best GMs in the area and that they loved working with him, so I'm hoping for a better experience.

Just wanted to give everyone an update. Maybe give a little hope to those of you looking for jobs out there. One door closes and another one opens.

Congratulations! That sounds like a fantastic opportunity. As they say, when one door closes, another one opens.