a new beginning

January 20, 2012
oh, the places you'll go

I finally got it. The email.

Less than three days after I spilled my guts to blogland, David and I were heading out to our favorite phở place when I glanced at my email and stopped.

This is the reason why I was still abroad so I couldn't come in to interview for my "dream job"
Why I spent hours in rush hour three times in one week (for one job) only to never hear back again
Why I forgot to send a follow-up email for my other "dream job"
Why dozens of applications were left without response
Why I spent a week on writing samples to only never hear back again (again)
Why a magazine felt "my personality" wasn't the best fit
Why my Excel "Jobs" spreadsheet kept growing and growing

Until now. Do you remember this post? Well after an email last Monday, a phone interview on Tuesday, a three-hour-six-person interview on Wednesday and a last-minute Skype interview on Thursday...

I was offered a position at Airbnb. Which I (ecstatically) accepted.

I'm so excited for this next chapter in my life-- I had to share the happy news. Thanks for stickin' around. I'll try to repay you in delicious sticky recipes.

*Photo from Jess & Luke's, my Airbnb hosts in London.
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30 comments:

  1. ashley // chasing heartbeatsJanuary 20, 2012 at 2:43 AM

    yay! congrats! I am a big believer that everything happens for a reason and it looks like things are falling into place for you :) now go celebrate!

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2012 at 2:48 AM

    congrats!

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  3. RhianneJanuary 20, 2012 at 3:16 AM

    I'm so thrilled for you Celeste :)

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  4. AlexaJanuary 20, 2012 at 4:05 AM

    ahh I am so happy for you!!! Isn't it just the best feeling? I swear the night I got my job was the best night of sleep I've ever had. So much excitement and relief.

    Enjoy this sweet, sweet time! Congratulations!

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  5. JillianJanuary 20, 2012 at 4:37 AM

    Wonderful news! Congratulations! I'm just curious (and feel free to ignore this if it's too personal a question), what will you be doing at Airbnb?

    I'm so intrigued by this website. I'm planning a trip to Europe this year (fingers crossed it actually happens) and I'm now considering using Airbnb. I've never heard of it until now! Thanks!

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  6. UnknownJanuary 20, 2012 at 5:08 AM

    AAHHH!!! SO HAPPY FOR YOU! How amazing!!!!!!!!!! xoxoxoxo

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  7. Katha Strophe // kathastrophal.deJanuary 20, 2012 at 5:19 AM

    This is fantastic, Congratulations!
    Sounds like an amazing job.

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  8. UnknownJanuary 20, 2012 at 5:26 AM

    I shall be holding you to that promise of sticky, sweet recipes. Otherwise, congratulations. You deserve the best.

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  9. MichelleJanuary 20, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    Congrats Cel!! :)

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  10. MichelleJanuary 20, 2012 at 7:36 AM

    YAY! congrats Cel!! :)

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  11. StellaJanuary 20, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    Yay! Congrats! :D

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  12. Suzy KrauseJanuary 20, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    woooohoooo!!!!! :D

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  13. janisJanuary 20, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    Yes yes yes! I've heard that they are such a rad company to work for! So exciting! :)

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  14. megJanuary 20, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    Congratulations!!! I booked through Airbnb when I travelled to France, it's such a great website.

    Also, delicious sticky recipes sound wonderful– can't wait!

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  15. UnknownJanuary 20, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    That is wonderful. I am so happy for you!

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  16. UnknownJanuary 20, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    P.S. You think Airbnb has any other open jobs?
    I'm joking.
    Not really.

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  17. walking dot photographyJanuary 20, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    YAY! congrats!!!!
    -giedre

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  18. Jenni Austria GermanyJanuary 20, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    oh my gosh!!!!!!! congrats!!!!!!

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  19. CelesteJanuary 20, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    Jillian- Not too personal at all! I'm going to be a Project Coordinator working with the Customer Support training staff as they.. train new staff ;)

    SL - They are hiring! There are a lot of jobs listed here: http://www.airbnb.com/jobs Let me know if you'd like to talk about anything!

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  20. JillianJanuary 20, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    Celeste, that's wonderful! Thanks for answering my question. I actually clicked on the link for jobs and quickly realized they were solely based in SF! Boooo. Oh well :) Good luck at the new place!

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    Congratulations! I know how bad you wanted this :]
    I adore that world map !!!

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  22. jackieJanuary 20, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    so excited for you!!! congratulations :)

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  23. AlexJanuary 20, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    OH MY GOSH!!!! CELESTE!!!!!!!CONGRATULATIONS!! What a perfect company for you!! Sorry for all the !!! but you deserve them!! :)

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  24. AJJanuary 20, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    woohoo! i'm sure airbnb is a fantastic company to work for. :) congrats!

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  25. Jessi @ Life: The Epic JourneyJanuary 20, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    Awesome, awesome, awesome!!!!

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  26. KateJanuary 20, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    Congratulations!!! That is SO exciting!

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  27. cbJanuary 21, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    Congrats! So so happy for you!!! Yay! Hope you go out to celebrate. Pho is my favorite!!
    Xo,cb

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  28. Giacomo MacalusoJanuary 22, 2012 at 6:57 AM

    Congratulations!

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  29. Professor Fancy PantsJanuary 22, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    That is wonderful. So happy for you and can't wait to hear about the latest adventures;)

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  30. JenniferJanuary 22, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    Congratulations, Celeste! I know how stressful it is to be searching for work nowadays... I am so glad your search is over!

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