Pre Employment Thoughts / Mesa Rim Climbing and Fitness Center

Following my work as Manager of Rentals for Granite Chief Ski and Mountain Shop I found myself investing a lot of time applying for alternative managerial positions.  I applied for a position as a supervisor at Sportsman's Warehouse, making about the same I did at Granite Chief.  I applied for a position at the Student Conduct Office for UNR making $60K a yr.  There was a large degree of variety in the options I took into consideration, but few results.  The process was emotionally draining and I began to realize that despite having the degree, despite having managerial experience, despite having a standing ovation of performance and ingenuity from Granite Chief, there was no 'quick' way to get a position of authority, at least not at any cool job I might genuinely be excited for.  I applied for a job at Mesa Rim, not knowing what I should expect.  Now that I've had time to take in more about the company I expect I will grow as an individual at Mesa Rim.  I anticipate that in addition to just climbing more, progressing to grades I haven't touched in many years, I will also develop a greater degree of self awareness and humility, and whether I stay with Mesa Rim or not I plan to take these tools with me wherever I go in life.  Mesa Rim represents a company with a set of ethics and way of both being honest with itself and with the world around it, principles you observe in climbers and in a 'climbing lifestyle'.  This will be my first experience working for an organization that can say as much for itself, so begins the journey.  July 31st here we come!