Last week, it seemed as though we were leaning towards joining the FS with me as the FSO. My husband was getting excited about having some time off and I was starting to dream about a fall A100 class. Of course, I knew we had issues to discuss and nothing was set in stone, but I started to feel hopeful again.
And then his work offered him an awesome job. A job he's been longing to do, after a year or two of treating my husband like you-know-what. Which requires a year-long contract, most likely (if not longer).
I mean, come on!
Please don't get me wrong. I'm excited and happy for him. He's been wanting to produce a show for years, and I'm happy his wish is coming true, especially after the blow to his ego a few weeks ago. I'm happy they are recognizing him. I don't want him to be miserable, but I will admit that his job unhappiness was helping my FS petition, and in all honesty, this job will probably end up being frustrating too.
But waiting a year might be good for our family - maybe the housing market will improve, M will probably be in kindergarten by the time we join (one less preschool tuition), and most importantly, D will be able to try again at the OA and hopefully make it through this time.
But another year at my job? Ugh. I have to start job searching again.
It just feels like such a freakin' roller coaster.
Of course, the alternative is just staying put forever and not dreaming. Nope.
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6 comments:
Many, many, MANY Congratulations to your husband for a wonderful job opportunity!
Yes, you are right. Life is always a roller coaster - but that's what makes it so fun and such an adventure!
And can I just say that this gorgeous watercolor blog background is my favorite one yet? Which is totally saying something, because each and every one of your blog backgrounds have been so beautiful!
Yea for your husband! That's great news.
I'm secretly a little bummed that we won't all get to follow "BFiles" through the A100 and 1st post phase for awhile yet. But glad for your family to have this new step to consider!
You two are so kind, thank you!
Naoma, don't get too bummed yet (how sweet that you said that!) - his work is a PITA and they are already giving him a hard time (Kolbi, I know you understand!!), so I'm not saying goodbye to a fall A100 dream just yet!
Oh wow. Great for him. But I know that feeling of having to work *that* job for another year. Not cool.
Oh, no! So sorry they're hassling your husband. Yes, I do very much know how that can be, and it's a whole lot of NO FUN.
Figures right? What a dilemma. There are pros and cons for every situation. Luckily, my dream job was not waiting for me when my husband decided to join the FS. It's a tough decision but you can always defer for a while :) Good luck and keep us posted.
Amy
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