Sometimes I wonder how much God really thinks we can take. . .
and on a Monday, honestly.
Last week I received a job lead for a position as an Employment Assistance Program Counselor. I am interviewing for the position on Wednesday. It's a part time position so salary is lower and creates a difficult decision for us. While I enjoy my position at JVS and have worked here for two years, I am also interested in the possiblity of moving on.
Nathan has a second round interview at Sacred Heart in East Rogers Park. He will be doing a demonstration lesson next week. Fingers crossed. He is also going to interview at Baker late this week, hopefully. The troops have been rallied and many parents are encouraging the school to hire Nathan. A great testament to his teaching.
So then we are at Monday:
7:30 ultrasound and blood test. Woke up feeling very bloated but pretty well considering. The follicles are growing nicely and the estrogen level results will come in this afternoon.
8:30 Get to work and find out the salary for the EAP position is less than I wanted.
9 Sit in a meeting at work only to find out that our grant is being cut and our jobs are gone. It's possible that I can get another job within the agency but the question still sits. . . do i want to be here?
So let's review. . . things in question: Nathan's job, my job, our future family, medical insurance and. . . housing.
We did decide this weekend to stay in our apartment for one more year. Nice to check of one thing on the stability list : )
There are many amazing opportunities ahead of us . . . but the transition is always scary.
I stay slightly sane by day dreaming of a vacation in December . . on a beach with a tan round belly, shirley temple in hand and my wonderful husband beside me.
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Oh ma ga, what craziness! First off, I hate that we're living in a time when people who are doing some of the most important work (e.g. social service, education)can never be sure of their future employment because of a cash-strapped government that's very busy making war on people and giving tax cuts to the rich.
Woah, Sounds like there's lots of uncertainty these days in many arenas for you two. I remember feeling very similarly last year at this time when Jay's job in the cities ended and we moved out to the farm with no idea whether or not we'd have any income at any time soon. Wow, it's scary. I'm glad you've both got a couple of possibilities on the horizon, even if they're not spectacular or sure things - it feels like a lot to ask to trust that the job stuff will iron itself out, especially when the future looms so large, so uncertain. You two are so gifted, I can't imagine there aren't people out there who will snap you right up. Keep us posted on the job front for sure.
Good call on the apartment decision - buying a place is a major cause of stress, in my experience. You're smart to keep your home a constant for now.
Thanks for the Q & A stuff below - great info.
Charis
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