Some of you have known, many have not, but over the past 6 years or so, I have gone to school (at night), completed a program that earned me a degree in construction inspection, and earned two inspection certifications (residential & commercial). For the past two years, I have been applying for inspection positions all over the country. While I would absolutely hate to leave San Diego, providing for my family is more important than area preferrence. This search has included, but not limited to, nearly a hundred applications; road trips to the Bay Area, Louisiana, and Texas; phone and in-person interviews, countless no-responses, numerous reject letters, a close second in Texas, and two job offers. In May, I applied to the city of San Diego for the Combination Inspector position. After being on a wait list for months, I got a call in October letting me know that a position was available and I was asked if I was interested in an interview. I, of course, said yes. After the interview, which was in November, I was told I'd hear back in 4 weeks. Meanwhile, the following Monday, I received a call from Louisiana offering me a position. I told them I was interested but I would need to figure out the logistics. Two days later, San Diego called and also offered me a job. I promptly called Louisiana back and declined their offer. My first day as a Combination Building Inspector for the city of San Diego will be 12/23.
This will be a bittersweet transition. I have been with Floit Properties for 9 years. It has been a fantastic company to work for. They have provided me with a great skillset and good friendships, among much more. From the start, they have been accommodating with schooling, getting married, having Jude, emergencies, etc. Even when the economy wasn't the greatest, this company made changes to ensure that they were able to keep most of their employees. This was just one reason of how I went from a laborer, to quality control tech, to maintenance tech, and several other things. Floit provides for their employees and for that I am sincerely gratefull. I was allowed to do my job without people hovering and with flexibility. I met a lot of great people: co-workers, tenants, vendors, etc. If you are ever looking for a quality place to rent, check them out. You may pay a little more, but you'll get a quality product and quality service.
This will be a new and welcomed chapter. A lot in my and my family's life will change. It will take some getting use to but we are expecting it and will learn to adapt.
Thank you to all who knew and where supportive. It means a lot.
Here's to a great 2014!
