So it begins...

It's official. I took the job.

Mixed emotions. Excited and sad all at the same time. Too many close friends here to count... This has been home for the last 15 years (including school.) So that will be the hardest part about leaving. But family and opportunity are there so, I took the plunge.

I will be moving into the same position that I am doing here for the first 6 months. As soon as I get there, I will design a position underneath me and he or she will report to me... as soon as this occurs, my job will be re-classified to Director of International Affairs... which will come with about a $14,000 raise. (Above and beyond the increase they have already given me. ) But, in the mean time, because we were not paying a mortgage here, Sydney and the Kids will stay here for the next 4 - 6 months and I will travel back on the weekends.

Told the kids last night... Leah and Benji don't have a clue... but Jake and Mack started crying. That was tough. I moved when I was nine (same age as Jake) and it sucked. So I know exactly what he is going through.

And I am 35 and it doesn't make it any easier than when I was nine.

Anyway, that is the big news.

The adventure begins.

They....

Offered me the job.

Hm. How about that. Feels good. I have options...

...

Now what.

I would appreciate any prayers you want to send up.

I need wisdom.

No News is Good News...

Well... the interview went really well. Great actually. At least from my perspective. I would say that out of all the interviews I have had in my life... this one was the best. I was comfortable. Enjoyed my time, was myself... what they saw will be what they get. The nice thing is that I don't need a job, so I was interviewing them as much as they were interviewing me.

They have one more candidate coming in this Friday. I had a really good feeling when I left the interview. So if I go with my gut... I think I may get offered the job. If I do, I have absolutely no idea what I am going to do. I have been going back and forth between what is best for me professionally and what is best for my family.

Granted, they have to offer me the job and they need to offer me the right salary... so much needs to happen before I can seriously consider it. Also, what will my current school do? Will they counter and try and keep me? Needless to say things are up in the air.

Regardless of what happens, it has been a good experience...

Just wish I didn't have to move... if I take the job... if they even offer it to me.

No news is good news... because then I don't have to make a decision.

You know that interview I spoke about...

The one at another State University... well, I made the final 3...

My interview is Friday. I guess we will see where it leads.

I'll keep you posted.