So, today I thought I'd learn my fate. Alas, my boss isn't prepared to make a decision. Maybe that's good, maybe that's bad. The skeptic in me is thinking that he just wants me to finish a couple of huge projects on my plate before he makes a choice. On the other hand, he is very deliberate and wants to make sure that any decision is made without emotion.
All I asked him was to shoot me soon if he is going to shoot me.
Woog,(((()))) I think this board is about people and their sorrows, happiness,marriage problems, friendships, the odd virtual drink or two, pats on the back, 2x4's,advice,congratulations, commiserations,strength and support. I could go on but thats enough for one very long sentence.
I am sorry for your job uncertainty. It is a big thing and especially so in the present economic climate so post away. We cannot help (or I can't) but we can listen and support you.
The waiting is the hardest I guess. I hope and pray that good things will come your way with or without your present employment. If you can handle what life has thrown your way as you have done then a job loss should be a walk in the park. Stay strong my friend and know that all things will come right at some point. This is just a diversion on your journey. The best is yet to be.
It's funny, I'm swinging from despair to happiness and back again. Happiness because I get to sleep in for a few weeks/months. Perhaps go on a little walkabout in Ireland (something I've always wanted to do) or try something new. Despair because any new job will be in a new town and prompt a move. A move away from my kids.
Just a few weeks ago the thought of have to start fresh somewhere else would have prompted different feelings. At least additional feelings. Alas, no longer. It's funny how life throws you curves like that.
I took this job with the full knowledge that if it didn't work I'd have to leave the area. At the time that didn't mean without my family.
I know that you all don't really know me, but I hope you can understand the pain the thought of leaving me kids is causing me.
I'm feeling a bit like I'm rambling here. I apologize for that.
On a separate but related note, last night I handed my ex a very large check. She looked at it and said "this feels weird" and walked out of the room.
I cant imagine being away from my kids. I can understand the pain and uncertainty you must be going through. My X had threatened once to take them to live in Thailand and that scared the living daylights out of me. Kids need both parents.
I read you mention Portland as a possible job prospect. Is there any possiblity that if you got a job here that you could convince the X to convince Nick to think about moving here. We do have several ski areas that have ski schools. Of course, the kids may not want to move as they have all the friends at their current schools.
I too will be handing the X a very large 6 figure check soon. Ouch! I wonder if I should use an extra large size. What did you write in the "For" line?
My ex called me just to talk about the kids and asked me about the job situation (I had told her about it a week ago). I told her it looks like I'm moving and she'll have to take the kids. She got quiet. She said "I don't want you to move". I said I don't want to move but I need a job. She said "it hasn't been the best year for you has it? I'm sorry. I'm sorry I hurt you." Honestly at this point I'm glad this was over the phone because I teared up. She said "I would miss you. Afterall you are still my best friend."
