Contact!
Just as I was beginning to give up on my boss and start job hunting again he called. Of course he called at the worst possible moment, and my sister accidently said I wasn't home, but we did manage to speak. Since this is my first job in quite a long time, I'm a bit out of practice with official phone calls. I kept saying, "sounds good" as I did not know what else to day. He is an author living in Manhatten and I will be helping to edit and research for him. I want to be a writer himself so this is a great opportunity to see how getting a book published works. He is also willing to look over my writing and help me establish contacts in the writing business. Another great thing is that he'll write me reccomendations for future jobs! My birthday is this weekend so I cannot meet him until next weekend. We decided on a time, but no place yet since I'm not too familiar with Manhatten. I'll have to ask friends and possibly have him choose the spot if I can not. The other problem is transportation, but I can figure out the bus and train schedule and make it work.










Hi Rebecca. I'm happy for you that you and your boss finally connected.
When you meet with him, please remember that you have a professional relationship. Keep personal business and information that has nothing to do with employment out of the conversation -- even a birthday.
Use this interim time to check out meeting places in Manhattan. Contact one of the libraries there and inquire about good sites for business meetings in addition to asking your friends. You choose the spot and then tell him the name and the address of it.
Here in Los Angeles, we have an online transit information system in addition to an 800 number to call in order to get commute directions, times, fares and so on. No doubt you have something similar. Use it.