Change is change
Posted 30-05-2008 at 23:42 by Laz
My family is moving for the first time in 12 years. My wife has accepted a new job about 200 miles from where we live now. We've bought a house, and are trying to sell this one. I just got a new job, which is a big relief. I've been the "trailing spouse" for 25 years.
We hate to move, which is why we have done it only a few times. In fact, my wife stayed at her current job about 2 years too long because she loves it here, and she hates to move. But her job was really making her miserable, which makes us all miserable, so away we go. Her new job is fantastic; she can already tell that it's going to be a lot better, and she hasn't started yet. We will miss being near the water, but we'll soon be up in the hills with a wonderful view.
I also tend to stay in one place. It takes a lot of effort to get me to leave - I've only quit on my own once in my entire career. Both of us are loyal to a fault.
But sometimes change is good. We don't really have many close friends here, and my daughter hates the school she is in. My current employer is going through some really tough times, while my new employer is still growing.
And soon we start the really tough part - sorting and packing. What to keep in, what to leave out. Arrggh!
Anyway, I'll let you know how it goes.
We hate to move, which is why we have done it only a few times. In fact, my wife stayed at her current job about 2 years too long because she loves it here, and she hates to move. But her job was really making her miserable, which makes us all miserable, so away we go. Her new job is fantastic; she can already tell that it's going to be a lot better, and she hasn't started yet. We will miss being near the water, but we'll soon be up in the hills with a wonderful view.
I also tend to stay in one place. It takes a lot of effort to get me to leave - I've only quit on my own once in my entire career. Both of us are loyal to a fault.
But sometimes change is good. We don't really have many close friends here, and my daughter hates the school she is in. My current employer is going through some really tough times, while my new employer is still growing.
And soon we start the really tough part - sorting and packing. What to keep in, what to leave out. Arrggh!
Anyway, I'll let you know how it goes.
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How's the move gone? and how are you guys enjoying your new jobs. Hope all is well and everyone is happy with your new place. The water is only a drive away
Posted 10-07-2008 at 12:30 by Sash
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Sash - sorry I didn't see this sooner - it's been hectic.
See my recent post for more news. The bottom line is that we're very happy with our jobs, and everything else will sort itself out. Haven't been sailing here yet.Posted 19-07-2008 at 15:27 by Laz
