Diario di amanda123, 03 ago 10

Amanda, do tell...... 

Yes, spill!! 

I have a job interview today... in Dallas - about a 2.5 hour drive from where I live. It is with my old company and my old boss really wants me back. I wasn't really looking in Dallas. I was looking here local but it is SO hard to find something in a small town where the economy is so slow. It's a great opportunity. The pay is tremendously higher than my current pay. It would be nice to work somewhere where you are appreciated and really good at what you do. I would have paid vacation (3 weeks if I can negotiate my tenure into the deal), holidays, sick pay, personal time, medical, dental, 100% matching 401K, covered garage parking and a beautiful office in Highland Park.... The downside - It's 2.5 friggin hours from home. My grandma lives in Arlington so I can stay with her some and commute the rest of the time till we decide what we are doing for sure. I was thinking I will be home for sure Friday night, Sat, Sun and drive from home monday morning to work. Then I could stay with my grandma Monday - Thursday and if I am really homesick for my babies I could drive home some during the week. I would love this job, but losing precious time with my husband and kids is going to kill me. Yes, we can move closer but I don't know that I want to. Our house is payed for, we have low bills, and with this job we will have some extra money to save for rough times. Cody can get the girls ready for school in the mornings and on the bus before he goes to work and his mom can watch Levi. It doesnt change anything all that much so maybe I am over-reacting. I was going to be going to class Monday nights anyways and I have to do alot of tests and studying in the afternoons as it is already. I do know some people who live around here where I live that do work in Dallas and commute every day. It's not 100% that I have the job but there is a very good chance of me getting it.  

Sounds like you are way excited. You are in my thoughts...you don't have to figure it all out this second...be patient and let things unfold. You never know what other opportunities may turn up....again...patience! 

Amanda, I am crossing my fingers that what takes place is supposed to be for the best, if that made any sense. The job sounds great, but take it from someone who commutes 3+ hours a day - IT SUCKS! Those are precious hours wasted away in a car. And be sure to weight all the pros and cons. The costs of commuting might not be worth the extra benefits. I know it sounds like Im negating this opportunity but Im not. I just want you to have the very best and for you to be happy. 

I agree Keli - I have been praying that whatever happens it will be what is supposed to happen. It kindof makes me think of a little story my husband was telling me about a preacher his family knows. The preacher told his wife - "Honey, I'm going to go pray and ask God if we should move back to Texas - you go pack" lol! We are talking about over a $15K a year increase in pay plus about 4 weeks of paid days off and benefits that I don't get now. It is extremely tempting....  

Well let us know how it goes. I can't wait to hear... 

I will be praying for you and God's will for your life if this is where He wants you he will open all the doors and make the way with work and family. I hope it works out you sound super exctited !!! 

Amanda, adding you to my prayer list right now. I know whatever decision is made will be the right one for you and your family. 

Amanda I'll add you to my prayer list too. Good luck on your job hunt and best wishes for whatever is the very best opportunity for you and your family. 

Good luck with everything. My sister in law just moved to Arlington. It was a really nice place 

It's all in his hands anyway so just let it come as it comes. Best of luck to you.