That's such good news - I'm so happy for you, well done. They are lucky to have you.

Congratulations! Good luck getting started!

Well, all right now! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Congratulations, this is wonderful news! I think you and the Nordstrom company will make a great team.

Congratulations! And congrats for giving up a job in the current economy to make a start at following your dreams. (And to hubs for enabling).

OMG! Congratulations! I'm so happy for you. And I hope they soon realize they've struck gold with you.

Congratulations Rae!!!! I'm really happy for you!

Y'all are the best!

Missvee, I may be contemplating a comfy shoe purchase in celebration.

To those who said that The Rack is far better than Anthro, I think you are right. Even though I am starting out at a lower "rank" in that it is not the main floor and I have to wear the uniform T-shirt, it still feels like I was accepted to an "ivy league" retail chain - I may not have gotten the big scholarship, but being accepted is still fabulous news, if that makes sense.

Classically Casual, Hubs has been The Best in all this. He sincerely congratulated and praised me for every interview I went on, always proud of my efforts regardless of the results. What more could I ask for?

Congratulations, Rae! You will be wonderful in this new (yet familiar, wouldn't you say?) career. I'm thrilled for you

Well done, Rae! I am so happy for you and wish all your career dreams come true!

NO WAY! I'm so happy for you, Rae! Much luck and may this be the start of something fabulous beyond your wildest dreams.

Rae well done. I know others have said it but it bears repeating, they are lucky to have you. Forgive my ignorance but Ive had trouble keeping up Is this a sales role or personal shopper....either way its such a great step for you.

I am so happy for you!

Well, my first reaction was "squee!" But that's not professional enough for such an auspicious occasion, so I'll go with congratulations! I think there are a lot of benefits to picking a company that fits you and then working your way to your career goals. I think you and Nordstrom will be a good fit! They are lucky to have someone so motivated, creative and knowledgable.

Rae that is super good news!!!

Congrats Rae!!""""hugs"""''''

Rae, it is a HUGE step being "accepted" within the company... at any level. Nordies promotes from within and it's pretty easy to transfer stores (I've worked at 3) so I have no doubt you'll be working at the full line eventually!

Congratulations and Cheers on your great news!!

Congratulations!!!!!

That's such great news, Rae! They are so lucky to have you. Are you still working at the bank?

Yaaaayyyyy!!!!!

And I'm not surprised! Congratulations!!!

So happy for you Rae -- congrats! They are lucky to have you

Rae, I'm late to this news because I was in transit, but may I just say, in the nicest way possible, I TOLD YOU SO!!!???!!!

I KNEW this was the right direction for you to go, and I am stickin' by it!

Congratulations, and happy learning.

Deborah, I will be on the sales floor. Personal shopper is a larger goal that I am working toward.

Marianna, your "insider info" continues to be invaluable. I am feeling great about prospects for the future. Some companies, you go in and everyone tells you how they like to trap you in a position so that they don't have to bother replacing you...

Carole, no, I left the bank in August. I have been very happy with the decision - and so much more relaxed!

I just want to give all of you another big, virtual hug for your kind words and support - I told my dad where I will be working last night, and let's just say he is less than impressed. He is okay with me leaving banking but seems to think I ought to be a fashion designer, and that I should be producing pieces in China and selling them at Macy's by now... :T

Bless our Papas, Rae. We don't love them any less. My Papa would have LOVED me to be a doctor, accountant or engineer. That would have made him most happy. But he doesn't love me any less for being in the Rag Trade for 20 years

I've been following along closely, Rae, as I expect to be looking for a new job in the spring. Your persistence is inspiring! Many congratulations!

wow, big congrats, Rae! geez, i really need to catch up on these things..

wish you the best in this new endeavor! Like everyone says, they are lucky to have you.

Hooray - congratulations, Rae! I have been feeling rather down about my prospects and your good news makes me feel more optimistic.

Congrats Rae! Fabulous news! They are so lucky to have you! And Nordstrom is a great company, I'm sure you'll be able to move into personal shopping there soon if you want to. So excited for you!