We are now Fully Employed!

Last week we were supposed to find out about dh's job status.  He interviewed for 1 that would have him stay within his area of work.  He nor I ever thought that he would get it as there were 2 much more senior people that he was competing with.  The department head phoned to say the job was his!

One of the other people doesn't interview well at all.  Very nice person after you get to know him but it takes a good 5-6 times of interaction before he is comfortable.  Not good when you make a bad first impression. The other person had a reputation that preceded him.  They know he is difficult to get along with, lazy and moans and complains about every task he is assigned.

The new position comes with the same pay but has opportunity for advancement.  I am so happy and so relieved!  It also comes with a more professional dress code.  No more khakis and golf shirts!

I have had to put money into a wardrobe and now so does dh.  So far I have spent around $200 on clothes.  I have many many outfit combinations and a pair of shoes that works with all of my pants.  My wonderful mil just got back from Arizona and brought me 3 basic tops that will work perfect too.  (I love her!!)  Everything has been on clearance or with a gift card so I think I am getting the most for my money.

Despite looking good, my back is still killing me.  I have a pharmacy in the kitchen cupboard of  pills that don't help much.  I need to keep going to acupuncture and physio (same person) but the new job has had mandatory attendance for 2 weeks and now my physio has gone on holidays :(  no relief in sight for 3 weeks.

Today is a vacation day that I had to use up.  But still had to go in to a 8:30 meeting this morning.  Nothing like getting all gussied up for an hour and then being at home!  I am making bread, getting laundry done and making some appointments.

1. Need to call the bank and meet with the financial planner.  My mutual funds that I pulled out and put into GIC's are due next week.  dh will not get any severance pay but he will get back pay from his new contract.

2.  I need to see an optometrist!  I am sitting in all of these presentations and squinting from the back!!  Not cool.  The little twerp that checked my eyes 3 years ago said I will likely need glasses in a couple of years as "Someone your age can expect". 

3.  I am going to set up some times for when my physio gets back. 

4.  I keep talking about, but have yet to get our passports done.  With both of us employed I think we can now book a holiday!

5.  Tonight is budget talk night.  What we are going to save, who pays for what and imminent house repairs.  New shingles, front door replaced?  Rear deck needs staining and shed painted.  I can't do these things myself anymore. (well I wouldn't do the shingles - just removing)  We need guesstimates and a timeline.

 



My new position has now lost the manager that should have hired me and that got her hand slapped.  She is onwards and upwards as you know how things float to the top in any big organization.  Another new perk of my position is that one of my job sites is 5 minutes from home!  In the spring and summer I can do the 20 minute walk in the morning!  Plus, right by a Starbucks (which I have a couple gift cards for!)


The Good Things...
Both of us employed full time
It is only -4 C right now (far cry from -38 last week!!)
I have a quiet house to myself
Great coffee
Loving in-laws

Things that suck...
Little #3 has to go into some childcare before and after school
My "newer" winter coat has a broken zipper and my old one is ripped
my side of the family is the biggest bunch of screw ups possible