Movin’ on up?
Anyone who has been reading this blog for the last few weeks or months is probably aware that I’m not terribly happy with my job. But what you might not know is that my husband is in a similar predicament. He’s been trying to transfer into a more interesting position within the company for several years, but after being given the cold shoulder one too many times, he’s begun looking elsewhere.
I’ve steered away from writing too much about Joe’s prospective job opportunities, I think mostly because I’m waiting for that day when I can say with absolute certainty, “THIS is what we’re doing.” But today I’m deciding to share some potential news, because I realized that this blog is where I document things going on in my life, and I want to remember every part of the adventure — even the stuff that’s only “maybe.”
So here’s the news: Joe has a job interview in Monterey, two weeks from tomorrow. Now, this isn’t the first job interview he’s had with other companies outside the place we currently work — and it may not be the last. But it’s part of the journey, so I’m sharing it.
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Things that make me think that this one just might be “it”?
- The recruiter told Joe that the hiring ratio is 3:2 — for every three interviews, two are hired. (!!!)
- We’ve looked (online) at some housing in the area, and there are some pretty promising possibilities (probably particularly practical, too! — sorry, I couldn’t resist).
- I can easily (I mean EASILY) picture us making a home for ourselves in Monterey, which is weird because I’ve only spent a few hours there, like, ever.
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Things that are keeping me a little on the reserved side?
Well, not much, actually. I kind of have to force myself to try to stay objective here, and to try NOT to picture this job as a done deal. See, when I get too excited about it, I lose a serious deal of focus on where we are now — our jobs, our friends, our church. It’s like I’m already getting ready to say goodbye, which is not really a good mindset just yet. (It’s especially not helpful to my work ethic. Heh.)
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So anyway, I was asking Joe for ideas for what to write about today, and he said, “thoughts on moving to Monterey?” which is what spurred this little post here. But in favor of the aforementioned staying-objective thing, I’m NOT going to show you any beautiful scenic pictures (which I have totally NOT been googling endlessly), or tell you how many adorable houses we’ve found or how incredibly affordable they are. I’m NOT going to refer you back to my Dickens Weekend post, where if you scroll about halfway down you can see some pictures of us enjoying the Monterey Bay Aquarium. I will also NOT be researching various things in the area like churches, restaurants, shopping, and the like.
Instead of all that stuff that I totally just did NOT show you, I will ask you to think happy thoughts for Joe between now and his interview on the 12th — and if you’re the praying type? Please feel free (and encouraged!) to pray that if it’s supposed to happen, it will work out smoothly and quickly.
And pray that I can keep my head in the game in the meantime, because I’m pretty sure my boss might not be a fan of me staring off into space, daydreaming about taking my future children to the Aquarium.
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Thinking good thoughts for you two and praying for God to clearly open and/or close doors according to his will for you. Monterey sounds lovely; but if I had my “druthers,” I’d vote for you moving the opposite direction (south of Santa Barbara) so that we wouldn’t be so far apart. Selfish, huh?
I love you!
P.S. If you move to Monterey, I’ll probably get to see that beautiful spot pictured on our living room wall since it is near there. That is…if the drive doesn’t kill me first.
Wow! What a gorgeous place. I will keep my fingers crossed for the interview. Sounds like it could be a good fit for both of you.
Oh wow! Amazing- I’ll keep you guys in my prayers =)
Tabitha!!!!!!!!I AM SO EXCITED ABOUT THIS!!!!!!! I work in Monterey, we LIVE in Seaside, directly next to Monterey… I will definitely be holding this up in prayer. To have you living nearby, in town, would be such a blessing, not to mention incredibly fun. If you come up here to visit, may I take you out to lunch if you’re free?
Monterey is lovely, I’ve been there a few times since I’ve been living in Santa Cruz (its worth the trip up here if you want to drive the 45 minutes) If you decide to move to Monterey, that would be cool cause if Lydia came to visit you she could make a double trip and visit me! Monterey is lovely and my best wishes to the both of you!
Wow, that is great news! I will definitely keep you all in my thoughts. I havent been happy with the job situation either, but for a few reasons can’t blog about it. Sending out resumes is a lot of work, good for Joe for looking and being open to making changes.
Good luck!!!!!!!
Looking for a job is tough. I’ll be praying for you and your husband…cuz that’s what I do.
Landed on your blog through the Tag Surfer on mine, and liking what I read a lot
All the best to your hub in landing the job.
And Monterey!! what a fabulous place to live in. I have visited there a number of times, and it is so beautiful, sigh!
i hear ya. it’s like when i was applying to seminary and i thought that it was for sure supposed to happen and all signs were pointing that way and i was getting ready to say goodbye to everything familiar and i was ok with it and just wanted to get the heck out!
yeah.
i understand.
i’ve honestly never even heard of monterey but james tells me that it’s a nice place. he kinda grew up in yer neck of the woods. wonderful california boy he is. but whatever and wherever life and God take you, it’s going to be fine and it’s going to work out. you just have to remember to keep your hands off the steering wheel and just go along for the ride. obviously much much easier said than done. i wish you the very very bestest!!!!
Wow, I am trying so hard to not be jealous. Xav and I went to Monterey on our honeymoon and we loved it so much we took 3 days instead of the 1 we had planned. We contemplated a 4th day but people were waiting for us in Oregon. Sigh! Seriously, I will be keeping you in prayer. Today was my last day at APC. Emotionally, I am doing okay. God is opening other doors for me, I know, just as he will for you. Excited for you and Joe and I know that God has great things for both of you.
Chelle