Katie has some changes coming in her life.  She's quite busy now with finals so her Mom agreed to fill us in on those changes.  Here's an update on those events from Suzanne.
In February of this year, Kate heard about a job from Apple computers. She is currently enrolled at the University of Utah and heard that the Uof U was one of 10 universities across the nation that Apple had picked to hire students for a year to work for them. Kate went to the initial meeting that Apple had on campus and liked what she heard. The company were looking for students who could commit for a year. If hired, the student would be trained and would be part of a task force that helps customers in the Apple care club. Customers can join this club, for a fee, when they buy an Apple product and then are guranteed service and help with anything they need in regards to the purchased device for a year. It is like having unlimited access to Apple Help any time.

    The students employed by Apple go through 4 weeks of training, 40 hours a week, paid of course. They work from home on the phone, working full time in the summer and then 17 hours a week during the fall and winter semesters. They have to work full time during the holidays but Apple will work around the student's schedule during the semesters. Apple also pay an hourly wage, full medical benefits that apply to the emloyee's spouse if married, payment of tuition for the semesters the employee is in school and the employee gets an IMAC for one year. I thught that sounded very good too!

    Kate was offered a second, personal interview that took place in March. That took place on facetime, via the computer then Kate was asked to wait until the end of April when Apple would inform her as to whether they would offer her the job. Well, 2 weeks ago, Kate heard from Apple and she was offered the job!

    She gave in her notice at Banana Republic last week. That was hard for Kate because, although the hours are sometimes long and hard, she loved the employee discount for the clothes and took full advantage of it which, coupled with her eye for fashion and style, always leaves her looking gorgeous! (I know, I'm her mum!)

    Kate starts the 4 weeks, full time training, on May 7th and then goes from there. It is such a great opportunity for this newly married couple and Daren is "stoked" ! Good Luck to Kate in this new endeavour and this Mum could not be more proud of her courage and determination to open up this opportunity for herself and Daren.

Sounds like Kate has some exciting new challenges coming up.  Good luck, Kate.