In December my wife saw a job posting for a painting supervisor for the student workforce at a local college. While not being overly enthusiastic about the idea I dutifully submitted my resume and never gave it another thought. Late April I got a call from St. John Fisher College, their number one candidate had flown the coop and they needed a replacement asap. They fast tracked a interview and background check and offered me the position in two days. I told them that they will be glad their first choice bailed on them. So far it has been great. My crew consists of 12 students of varying degrees of enthusiasm, it's basically herding cats. My main job is to keep them from sleeping or screwing and pointed in the right direction. I have no power to discipline, I only make suggestions and if they don't follow them it's the big bosses headache! I also fit painting in when I can......................My boss has even told me don't make yourself crazy you don't have to do that much painting! After the first week my immediate supervisor Dave stated dropping hints about me staying on past the end of August. This topic comes up frequently, Dave usually brings it up once or twice a week. Last week he sat me down in a conference room to talk it over, it seems the director of facilities has asked if I would want to join the "Fisher family". Now I wasn't really looking for a full time position but the work environment is great, the pay and benefits outstanding and my daughter would go to college for free if I were a full time employee! I have put a ton of work on hold or out right canceled jobs. The end of August is coming fast keep your fingers crossed for me guys. I swore I'd never take another job but never say never. Oh get this I get a golf cart labeled PAINTER 1 to tool around campus in.
