Followup on job possibility

Last Friday I met with a manager at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools about a job possibility. The job hasn't been posted yet; a mutual friend recommended me as a good fit for the job. Although my own business seems to be doing well, I realize I have a "long haul" ahead of me before I could expect my business to bring in the kind of money I could make at CMS. And I have a lot to learn about running a business, not to mention dealing with taxes, Social Security, private insurance -- all the things an employer like CMS will do "for" me.

So I decided to keep an open mind and find out more about the CMS job. So far, it sounds really interesting. They are facing a difficult implementation of a new software package with lots of customization, and an aggressive timeline that will require months of overtime (although it will be end of year before the overtime may turn "brutal"). You know me, a challenge doesn't scare me, hard work doesn't put me off -- and my skills seem to be a good fit. Best of all, I liked the manager, especially the way she spoke of her team.

I have a good feeling about this job possibility. Friday's meeting was strictly informal, but when the job is posted, I intend to pursue talks with the hiring manager. I'm keeping my fingers crossed!