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Demsrule86

(68,352 posts)
Wed Sep 20, 2017, 03:05 PM Sep 2017

Hubs got a job offer today...a good one...about three hours away...means a move,

but no we will not have to live in my sister's basement! There may be another coming in tomorrow...he was told he didn't get one job he applied for yesterday so we were bummed...three interviews...and no job. But today, I am doing the happy dance!

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Hubs got a job offer today...a good one...about three hours away...means a move, (Original Post) Demsrule86 Sep 2017 OP
Well, That's Certainly Good News ProfessorGAC Sep 2017 #1
Thanks...it is scary to be out of work... Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #4
Congrats!!! Three hours is not to far either. Doreen Sep 2017 #2
We actually didn't live in the basement of sis's house...he got a job quickly...this is what my Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #6
That is good. It sounds like everything is working out for everybody. Doreen Sep 2017 #13
Yes, we are so fortunate. Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #24
Congratulations! SharonClark Sep 2017 #3
Thank you...so relieved. Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #7
Congrats. n/t FSogol Sep 2017 #5
Thank you so relieved. Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #8
Awesome underpants Sep 2017 #9
Well yesterday, he heard he didn't get Job after three interviews...and were like...is this how it Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #11
Sounds like it must be a competitive field dumbcat Sep 2017 #25
Quality engineering. Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #26
that's great! barbtries Sep 2017 #10
Thank you. Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #12
Really, really happy for you guys. Must take a lot of weight off your mind. WillowTree Sep 2017 #14
Yes it does...you think about it day and night. Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #18
I know. Went through it ten years ago. WillowTree Sep 2017 #21
Wow...that is how I feel....can hardly wait. Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #22
Good for him! irisblue Sep 2017 #15
Thanks! Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #19
Congratulations! kstewart33 Sep 2017 #16
"The look on someone's face..." More_Cowbell Sep 2017 #17
I want to watch the movie what a great excerpt. Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #20
I'm glad the pressure's off. Greybnk48 Sep 2017 #23
hope hes connected with linkedin...hubby was fired from a samnsara Sep 2017 #27
Congratulations! I'm so happy for you lunamagica Sep 2017 #28
Hopefully his boss isn't a rabid Trump supporter Fluke a Snooker Sep 2017 #29
Best wishes. I'm happy for you!!!! nt. Weekend Warrior Sep 2017 #30
Congratulations!!! Dem_4_Life Sep 2017 #31

Demsrule86

(68,352 posts)
4. Thanks...it is scary to be out of work...
Wed Sep 20, 2017, 03:16 PM
Sep 2017

I have been home as hubs older sister...much older...is handicapped and has experienced medical issues of late. We are lucky. He has been out of work for 20 days... It seemed like an eternity. I know plenty of folks have it way worse. We have a kid in college so tuition was due too. It just seemed overwhelming... I am so thankful. I have to leave in a few minutes to go to the airport to pick him up. He has been in PA on a different job interview which also went well...We live in Ohio.

Doreen

(11,686 posts)
2. Congrats!!! Three hours is not to far either.
Wed Sep 20, 2017, 03:11 PM
Sep 2017

It is nice that you will no longer have to be in a basement and have a place of your own where all of the rules are your own and to organize the whole house however you want.

Demsrule86

(68,352 posts)
6. We actually didn't live in the basement of sis's house...he got a job quickly...this is what my
Wed Sep 20, 2017, 03:18 PM
Sep 2017

sis and I always say...we will be there for each other always...when her hubs was out of work he actually came to Georgia where we lived at the time and found a job there...and my sister followed him.

Demsrule86

(68,352 posts)
11. Well yesterday, he heard he didn't get Job after three interviews...and were like...is this how it
Wed Sep 20, 2017, 03:21 PM
Sep 2017

is now? My brother had five interviews and didn't get the job ...he got a different one. I can't imagine why it takes all these interviews. But today...I am so relieved and happy!

dumbcat

(2,120 posts)
25. Sounds like it must be a competitive field
Thu Sep 21, 2017, 10:21 AM
Sep 2017

What kind of work, if I may ask?

I'm glad I'm retired and my interview days are over.

WillowTree

(5,325 posts)
21. I know. Went through it ten years ago.
Wed Sep 20, 2017, 10:40 PM
Sep 2017

As a matter of fact, my 10 year anniversary at my current job is this coming Sunday and I was just thinking yesterday about how overwhelming that first new paycheck was. I went to a gas station at lunchtime that first payday and literally shed tears of relief as I filled my tank for the first time after months and months of never putting a few dollars worth at a time. So I'm always really, really happy when I hear about someone else getting to get that feeling.

Again, so very glad for you!

More_Cowbell

(2,190 posts)
17. "The look on someone's face..."
Wed Sep 20, 2017, 03:31 PM
Sep 2017

From one of my favorite movies, Dave: "If you've ever seen the look on somebody's face the day they finally get a job, I've had some experience with this, they look like they could fly. And its not about the paycheck, it's about respect, it's about looking in the mirror and knowing that you've done something valuable with your day. And if one person could start to feel this way, and then another person, and then another person, soon all these other problems may not seem so impossible. You don't really know how much you can do until you, stand up and decide to try."

I'm so happy for your family.

samnsara

(17,570 posts)
27. hope hes connected with linkedin...hubby was fired from a
Thu Sep 21, 2017, 11:41 AM
Sep 2017

job as a pharmacy manager (after over 20 years) because the new hospital CEO wanted a 'more robust group' (younger?) and he had another job offer over LinkedIn before he left the bldg. Still its a blow to ones ego and self confidence but at least its insurance coverage.. I mean.. a job!

Good luck to hubs!

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