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‘Cause I’m the BOSS!!

29 July 2009, 9:29 UhrCareerSingle Ma94 comments

I GOT THE JOB!!!!!!!

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94 comments:

Cam, 29 July 2009, 9:42

Congrats! That’s fantastic!
chele, 29 July 2009, 9:46

OMG!!!!!! Congratulations, girl!
chele, 29 July 2009, 9:49

I just went back and re-read the original post. I got chills. I am so proud of you.
bouncing back betty, 29 July 2009, 10:02

Way to go!!!
lisa, 29 July 2009, 10:04

can i get some money til friday….lol

I WANT to know what your nag of a boss (redsuit lady) said. Think we want to know all the juicy details of the other boss to that said negative things.

I do not intend to share those details. They both said congratulations today. [-SM]

That is so awesome !!!! You made your way up quite quick and seems if you did it with lots of grace and very little toe stepping(if any) just using contacts CONGRATS !!!!
Michelle, 29 July 2009, 10:21

Congratulations!!! You inspire me to be the best I can be. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
40k, 29 July 2009, 10:23

Congratulations SM! You deserve it and earned it! Kaplaugh there goes the glass.
Meg, 29 July 2009, 10:24

ALRIGHT!!!!
Jen, 29 July 2009, 10:47

Congrats! That’s so wonderful!!
Lana, 29 July 2009, 10:50

Congrats!
calgirlfinance, 29 July 2009, 10:55

Congratulations SM! I’m glad that this step up is such a break through for you and for African American women! Looking forward to more posts about how your rock your job!
Leilani, 29 July 2009, 11:09

SM! You rock!
Congratulations!
Paula, 29 July 2009, 11:09

Congratulations SM!!!
Tazzee, 29 July 2009, 11:12

Congratulations – you deserve it!
Karen, 29 July 2009, 11:16

Congratulations on your new job! You are really setting the bar high for your daughter and whether or not she tells you, I am certain that she will follow in your footsteps. Thank you for being an inspiration to all women, especially Single Mothers like me. I don’t know you, but by way of your blog, but I am very proud of you!
Nora, 29 July 2009, 11:16

Congrats!!!
Alanna, 29 July 2009, 11:18

Congratulations!!!!!!!! I knew you got the job.
K . T., 29 July 2009, 11:19

Hey Hey Hey,

You broke the ceiling. I’m proud of you. Congratulations!
LaTonja, 29 July 2009, 11:19

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You are an inspiration to me and I want to be just like you when I grow up!!
MsJackson, 29 July 2009, 11:19

How much notice are you giving your current employer? 2 wks to 30 days, depending on many factors. My current boss and I will discuss and agree on a date. [-SM]
Are you taking any time off between jobs? Don’t know yet. [-SM]
Will you be my career advisor? lol jk…well not really
Debt Hater, 29 July 2009, 11:24

Was there every really any doubt? ;-) Congratulations!
sf mom, 29 July 2009, 11:24

YEA!!!
you are so cool:)
Just Us Two, 29 July 2009, 11:35

Girl…I knew it was yours. CONGRATULATIONS!
BTW, I know you said you are getting tired of blogging, but please do not stop. If anything go to once a month. You inspire me to do more.
BlondebutBright, 29 July 2009, 11:36

Congratulations! I’ve been following your blog for quite a while now, but haven’t ever commented. This achievement has changed my lurking status. Way to go!
Pearl, 29 July 2009, 11:42

Congratulations!!! You are the BOSS!
BK, 29 July 2009, 11:45

Congratulations.. :)
FrugalJD, 29 July 2009, 11:48

Congrats! I am so excited for you.

Law school is no joke. I know that you have considered it from many angles and that you will do well. I also did it while working and as a single parent. Just make sure you have an EXTREMELY strong love for the law.

Congrats and I can’t wait to hear more,
FrugalJD
Madame X, 29 July 2009, 11:53

Whoo-hoo! You rock!
Wellheeled, 29 July 2009, 11:59

You ARE the boss! Congrats!!
T, 29 July 2009, 12:03

Congrats and God Bless You !! I got chills when I read your post !
Johanna B, 29 July 2009, 12:07

CONGRATULATIONS !!!!
amarantac, 29 July 2009, 12:09

congratulations!!! yyippeee
kellzzz, 29 July 2009, 12:17

You SHATTER that ceiling, girl!! Proud of you!
JaceyRight, 29 July 2009, 12:24

Congratulations!
Aretha, 29 July 2009, 12:26

YAYAAYAY!!! I never had a doubt. You’re the bomb, Single Ma.
challenger debt, 29 July 2009, 12:46

Go Single Ma! It’s ya birthday. That is my ghetto way of sayin Congrats lady. Way to break that glass ceiling. Get it gurl!
myprettypennies, 29 July 2009, 13:26

Oooh! Congrats! :)
trish (girlatgym), 29 July 2009, 13:50

Awesome!!! That is such wonderful news. You’ve worked so hard and you totally deserve this. Best of luck. I hope it’s better than you’ve imagined!!

Again, you’re a truly inspiring woman. You demonstrate that hard work and effort pay off – big time. YAY for you!!!!!!!!!!

And I certainly hope you will be updating us along the way so we know how it goes. ;-)
Kaiya, 29 July 2009, 13:55

Congratulations!!! You are such an inspiration!!
Lechelle, 29 July 2009, 14:01

Congrats! Way to test the market and get the job you wanted. Thanks for the continued encouragement.
nofearingthemoney, 29 July 2009, 14:02

Go Ma, Go Ma, Go Ma…this is just wonderful! I am SO happy for you. Next bottle of wine is on you, you baller!
missmajestic, 29 July 2009, 14:03

Congratulations…I still want you to write that book, though.
keyalus, 29 July 2009, 14:34

Stepping out of lurkdom to say congratulations! So good to see others being recognized and rewarded for hard work and being good at what they do.
mzinspiredmind, 29 July 2009, 14:41

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Julia, 29 July 2009, 14:52

Single Ma,

I started reading your blog during my junior year of college and am now two years into my working life. You have really inspired me to take stock of what I am doing now vs. where I want to be and reading this post today is just awesome. Congratulations on getting this job.

Now I think I need to go polish up my resume and see how I can start getting up this ladder.

Thank you!
dmac, 29 July 2009, 15:02

Go Singlema! Go Singlema! It’s ya birthday! Its ya birthday!

Congratulations all day long:)
Single Mom Seeking, 29 July 2009, 15:28

Major Congrats Boss!!
Anja, 29 July 2009, 15:36

I read it right after you posted on Twitter, but was unable to comment. Very happy for you. Found your blog just the other day and been spending a lot of time here already!!!

I hope and guess your new job will make many posts in the future… I read you were tired of blogging, but please don’t stop!!! So you getting a new job is also good for us :) LOL!

Congrats on your job and career move!!!
Vi, 29 July 2009, 15:52

Wow…Congratulations!!! You are a true inspiration to fabulous women everywhere!
Carrie...On The Cheap, 29 July 2009, 16:46

Awesome! Congrats!!!
Hil, 29 July 2009, 17:04

That’s fantastic!
Jennifer, 29 July 2009, 17:18

Congratulations! Reading your blog is so inspiring … time to get off my lazy ass and start seriously pursuing grad school/career change.

All the best as you move forward!
1001petals, 29 July 2009, 17:30

Yay!!! Congratulations!
SD, 29 July 2009, 17:53

Congrats!!!
Daviece, 29 July 2009, 18:15

That’s just simply wonderful news!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Rhonda, 29 July 2009, 18:49

You are simply amazing! You are a role model for all of us!
Stacey, 29 July 2009, 19:01

Congrats!
marci, 29 July 2009, 19:05

You are inpirational!! Congratulations!
SoniaB, 29 July 2009, 19:25

Congrats!!!
I knew you’d get it.
Celebrate…then blog about it. :)
Karen, 29 July 2009, 19:37

Congratulations! You should be proud!
Brown Sistah, 29 July 2009, 20:08

Like Martin say….YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!

I’m soooo happy for you girl, may God be the glory!

Congratulations Single ma, very excited for you:-)
WSF1, 29 July 2009, 20:18

I LOVE that you’ve been blessed with this opportunity. And I LOVE that I see more comments than I’ve seen on your posts in a long time – congratulating you and loving you and being genuinely happy for you.

You ARE an inspiration! Congratulations.
Single Ma, 29 July 2009, 20:23

My readers are BOSS!! I love y’all!
Cynthia, 29 July 2009, 20:44

Congratulations!!!! You Rock!
Single Guy Money, 29 July 2009, 20:44

Congratulations SM!!!!
Tina, 29 July 2009, 20:46

Alright!!!! Congratulations to ya! What a blessing! Enjoy it and all the opportunities it will bring your way.

God Bless!
S23, 29 July 2009, 22:15

Congratulations! They didn’t have a black cheerleader? LOL I know you are going to cuss me.

Only you! LOL! But that’s why I love you so. [-SM]
Taj, 29 July 2009, 22:15

Congratulations from another regular lurker! Best wishes for continued success as you move upward and onward! :)
Megan, 29 July 2009, 22:19

Congratulations!!! You deserve it! I hope you will continue blogging…your interesting, inspiring, and funny posts keep me checking back almost daily, sometimes more! Very happy for you!
anon, 29 July 2009, 22:22

You get it mama!
Rhona, 29 July 2009, 23:02

Holy CRAP!!!!!!!! YOU MAKE ME SO PROUD. I FEEL TEARS COMING ON.
ShoeGal, 29 July 2009, 23:12

Never had a doubt! Congratulations!
stockdiva/Ms. ATL, 29 July 2009, 23:43

Big congrats!
J. Money, 30 July 2009, 8:54

Hell yeah girl, nicely done! Those personalized thank you notes was probably the icing on the cake – people LOVE getting ‘em!!! A beautiful day to remember – Congrats and God bless :)
kisz4tj, 30 July 2009, 9:10

Of course you did! Shake a tail feather!
caryn, 30 July 2009, 9:57

Congratulations!!!!
Tannette, 30 July 2009, 10:43

Felicitations!
Last Born Child, 30 July 2009, 12:56

Congrats Singlema!
Stephanie, 30 July 2009, 14:06

I’ve been following your blog for years now and girl you have always been on your grind! Congrats you doing the dang thang girl!

Guess who’s in MD now! I wanna be just like you when I grow up!
Revanche, 30 July 2009, 14:59

I’ve said it before, I’m saying it again: Congratulations!!!!
Lupe, 30 July 2009, 19:18

So happy for you!
Grace Abbey, 30 July 2009, 20:39

Congratulations!
ElleX, 30 July 2009, 22:02

Congratulations!
CTMom, 30 July 2009, 22:10

No one rocks it better than you – congratulations!!
deb, 31 July 2009, 0:01

congrats! you are an inspiration.
tiredofbeingbroke, 31 July 2009, 10:57

Congrats, congrats, congrats.
finance girl, 31 July 2009, 12:15

WOW CONGRATS!!!!!
Mrs. Micah, 31 July 2009, 12:28

I read about it on Twitter, but I wanted to say CONGRATS!!! here too. :) That’s totally awesome, though not very surprising since we already knew you were the boss!
DW, 31 July 2009, 13:31

congrats!!
Jerry, 31 July 2009, 18:52

Excellent work! Congratulations…
Jerry
MsLindiwe, 2 August 2009, 0:05

Gimme the late pass, I gots to say it anyway: CONGRATULATIONS SM! You gone, girl.
Cathy @ Chief Family Officer, 2 August 2009, 19:52

Congratulations!!!
LadyBmore, 5 August 2009, 19:37

Late to the party, but GO ON GAL!!!! You are doing it! Very inspiring!
Stacy, 11 August 2009, 15:07

Congratulations~