He said he'd thought about our discussion, and realized it would be a mistake for the organization to lose me. He stated (again) that there are no opportunities at the hospital that address my skill and experience level, not today, but he knows that long-term thinking means there will be, in a few years. He needs to position himself strategically for that, but it's a tough catch-22. I agreed, and said i'm in much the same boat, from the other side of things, and that is why i'm interested in taking a position that isn't as challenging as i should be in.
Long story short (imagine that, dear readers) - we came to an agreement. He offered me the position as a 6 mth term, and will retroactive my service to date, so i can be eligible for the benefit plan immediately. My term ends Jan 4, and we will review it then. They are also going to pay for me to take the french course, so i can pass the bilingual competency test, and will continue to introduce me to the people i "need to meet" in the industry, so that if there isn't an opportunity to move into a more challenging role in 6 months, i will have some doors to knock on.
He only asked that I commit to the 6 month term, and, if Bill Gates himself comes knocking on my door to head up his global HR department, that i give them a minimum of 2 months notice.
I'm happy to agree. I don't want to work for Bill.
So, as of 2 pm today, i am officially an employee of The Hospital (not named, to protect their reputation), for the next 6 months, with full benefits, salary, and continued opportunity for project work (as a consultant, meaning billable hours above and beyond).
'Scuse me while i do my YAY ME dance.
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