I have an interview on Friday morning.
An out of town interview.
I realized when I began to think about all the hassle of making sure I have appropriate childcare, constructing lesson plans, etc. - I may not be as 'jive' about the whole thing as I thought.
Then the realization hit me. If I get this job, we will have to find Chris a job in a little less than two weeks, switch the kids out of their school, their home, their town, their lives...
I won't be able to go to the Women's retreat - which ranks very high on my personal list. Stupid, I know - but legitimate to me.
I won't be a stone's throw away from my parents anymore.
I hate that town - the town where the job is. I said to my husband (and I quote) "I have a job interview for the PERFECT job. It is perfect in every way - EXCEPT that it would require me to reside in the belly of a big, fat whale."
So what happens when "perfect" turns out not to be so perfect after all?
This is where you start singing the theme song to FRIENDS, begin swaying, and bringing over plates of cookies.
I bet 6 of you comment and say something like: "sounds to me like you already have your answer..."
Being inside my head is no cakewalk lately, I tell ya!
4 comments:
o. k. ....
here's the tough question that (as a good friend) i have to ask:
WHY are you going to the interview? I sounds to me like you want the perfect "job" over a perfect "family lifestyle"... please hear my heart: I'm not criticizing you in any way. Just from what i've read, YOU sound like you don't want the job if you have to sacrifice everything else. (C's job, schools, kids, far off family)...
Only you & C can decide if this is really what God wants for you & your family or if this is just another seduction from Satan, trying to get you guys OFF course.
If this is of God, ask for Him to show you where He's working & to join in. This might be a "lion" worth chasing...
If this is of Satan, STOP, DROP, & ROLL onto your face for forgiveness! (lol- insert my quirky humor)
Seriously though, I've learned the hard way about "chasing around after the perfect job because of $ issues". It was quite ugly...so i'll spare you the gory details.:O
Don't be afraid to put your fleece out with God. He knows your true heart & isn't offended with any questions. ;) I'll be praying for all ya'll.
This situation feels so parallel to what we've gone through. I just said a prayer for you.
we seriously need to talk!
If this is a "God Thing" it will all work out...even the retreat. Be up front with them and let them know you have been planning this for a while...I have found that employers like the upfrontness and are easily accomodating..Remember they sought you out, you didn't seek them. I will be praying for you on Friday.
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