Prayers of Clarity

So I really have become terrible at updating this blog given how busy we have been lately.

A LOT has gone on that I am not sure where to begin.

Husby has been job searching off and on since Thanksgiving after being let go from his previous employer. In some sense it was a blessing in disguise since it corrected a lot of his medical issues (obviously all stess-related) and allowed him time to focus on his grad work and spending time (making memories) with the little guy. From a financial standpoint, things have been fine and continue to be fine. I was given a slight raise (or finally paid for everything I do...and paid higher than normal), and Husby was given a severance. We were finally able to find insurance for the little guy in case of emergency and by not working, we have saved on daycare and fuel costs. Mentally, it has been draining for Husby to be out of work (neither of us have not not worked since high school....and we both do not have the personality to flake around).

He has been applying to all sorts of job, but nothing is seeming to pan out. I think some of these "job postings"     are nothing but fluff to make some of these companies look better or even receive some government funding. Two weeks ago he took a phone interview with a popular boat manufacturing company here in FL. For those that do not know, Husby did an internship with a sister company of this manufacturing company, so it is really right up his alley. This past Friday, he had an in-person interview that lasted 5 hours! He talked to everyone there; met the rest of the engineering team and interviewed with the Engineering manager and HR and all the engineers (they are big on teamwork and good team environment). Then the manager took him to lunch before he came home. He was told they had to interview 1 other candidate before they would have a final decision. It seems positive, so fingers crossed he gets it.

Recently, we have discussed looking elsewhere for jobs (out of FL). I am getting burnt out in my job (the politics in this state in relation to education are very poor) and we have lived here now 10 years (this coming August)...we have owned this house for 5 years and so we have been thinking of  a change. Husby has 2 really close college friends who have been trying to persuade him to come work at their companies, and I think he is considering it. One is in Texas and the other is in Louisiana. Although it would change our worlds due to new surroundings, new weather, and new lifestyles, I think we are swaying towards Louisiana as the job is a very secure job market (although the job is listed as risky since it is related to oil drilling). This job would also have him away from B and I at long time intervals (weeks to a month at a time and then home from a long span as well). It would definitely take some growing on my part, but given that I am beginning to really push this new business venture and also looking to go back to school, I think this is the best time to do it.

We will see how the next week goes and if he hears anything from any of the 3 jobs (1 here in FL, 1 in LA and 1 in TX). We could be looking at moving by this summer (which is nerve-racking and exciting all at the same time...).