Job Search Update - Post 15

Hello faithful readers! Let me just jump right into is, shall I? First, the bad news. The Husband did not get the job he recently applied for. This was a big blow to him, as he has never applied for a job he has not received. But, in a way, I think it is a good thing. First, this job would have been very time consuming, and due to the distance he would have to commute between an hour to an hour and a half everyday. This may not seem like a big deal, but with gas prices on the rise and The Daughter needing to be dropped off and picked up from daycare each day (he wouldn't be able to help out with either) it is probably a blessing in disguise. But still, I feel for my partner and wished he would have had the opportunity to turn down the job rather than have them turn him down.

Okay, onto the good news. I had a job interview and it went really well! It is with my current institution for a mid-level housing position supervising professional staff. I was really proud of myself for many of my answers and my presentation. I have to tell you that I was quaking in my sneakers when I learned there would be a presentation, but I think I did a great job and I am eager to hear some news either later this week or early next week. Getting the job would mean a huge life change for our family. For one, we would be able to live off campus! I cannot even imagine what that will be like, but I know it will be wonderful. Two, we could have a washer and dryer!!! For those of you out there with little ones, I know you understand the value in this. Three, it would be an opportunity to really set down some strong roots in a city and university that I enjoy. I am at a point in my life where having a foundation somewhere is very important to me. I want to make a name for myself at an institution rather than leave after a couple years and start over somewhere else. The more I think about how my life could change in a matter of days, I am filled with excitement and fear. Excitement for all that could be, and fear that it won't happen.

In other job related news....well, there really isn't any. After many months of assessing and reassessing our situation, The Husband and I feel pretty confident that we will be staying here in one capacity or another. If I don't get this job, I will return to my current job. The Husband will take the offer from that weird company that he interviewed with and we will stay one more year living in and then do the dual job search again next year. If I do get this promotion, we will make our home here and the husband will either take the weird job or continue looking. Either way, it looks like we are here for another year. Why, you ask? Well, we have decided that if we can't move closer to home, then we refuse to move further away, so looking at jobs in other cities is just not something we are interested in. (As if the dual job search wasn't hard enough...we've added this dynamic to it!) So, with that said, I will leave you this week with the promise of more to come and ask that you keep me in your thoughts as the week goes on and send me some good vibes!

A Ray of Hope - Post #14

Hello Fabulous Readers! Do I have news for you?!? I have an on-campus interview! WOO HOO! I am 100% not kidding here. Next week I will be interviewing with my current institution for an Assistant Director position...can you believe it? The phone interview that I felt like I bombed actually garnered me an on-campus interview. I have another shot at showing them what I could bring to the position. Let Round 2 begin!!!

Also, in other news, The Husband has an interview with a company about 30 miles from where we currently live on Friday! Can you believe it?!? Both of us have interviews within the span of a week! Can you tell how excited I am? Maybe this dual job search thing will work out after all. I'll keep you posted!