I decided to bite the bullet and talk to my boss about moving and possibly keeping my job and working remote. I was pretty darn nervous inside and stressed about it all weekend. I figured I might as well get it done and over with, so I know one way or another. It was either going to be a yes or a no. I said that DH (and DD) and I have come to the conclusion we no choice but to sell our place to get away from the 3 years of drug dealing hell (she is all aware of it), that isn't going to go away. I said we have decided that if and when we can sell our house, we plan to move out of state. Mostly for DH's health and our peace of mind. We want to live somewhere peaceful and way less populated. She got a sad face and said "no, I don't want to lose you" and then I said "I don't want to lose this great job, either, and if there is any possibility of working out something out where I can work remotely, I would love that". She sighed with relief and said "we'll make it work" WHEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and then she said, "oh and you are getting a raise. I wanted to get it put in before I go on vacation next week, even though I haven't had time to do your formal review yet.. I can't remember exactly how much it was, but I'll get it".
What a complete relief, to put it mildly. Now we are open to much more area to move to, since we won't have to be within a decent commute distance, if I would have had to find a new job.
So, we'll keep working on our little fix ups to get this place ready to sell and hope the market keeps going up. Some friends of our just put their house up for sale last week (they live about 70 miles away, but still in this large metropolitan area) and it sold in 2 days.
Life is heading in the right direction now, it seems.
That is great news about working remote and the raise! Congrats!
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DeleteAwesome!! I bet even if she would have said no that you would still be relieved today. When things get really stressful, I just want an answer either way.
ReplyDeleteThat's exactly what I was feeling. I almost chicken-ed out. Got up and went to the bathroom to take a deep breath and told myself I just need an answer one way or the other.
DeleteGreat news on the raise and the working from home!! I hope you continue with the momentum and you can get your house up for sale (AND SOLD!) quickly!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I won't be too bummed if it takes awhile to sell, I just need to be able to get the price we will be asking. But, it sure is nice to have some things working out for a change.
DeleteYou really sound like you have the best Job ever! Good for you for taking that plunge, those conversations can be so hard even when you have a good relationship with the boss.
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Thank you. I appreciate your taking the time to comment. It is a great job with a boss I adore and I am very lucky.
DeleteHave you ever mentioned your city or state? And where you would like to move? None my busines, of course. Just curious.
ReplyDeleteNot specifically. We live in the NW and looking to move to Montana or Idaho
DeleteI thought you lived in Maryland!!! Not sure where I got that in my head. Lol
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DeleteLOL, we live in an Atlanta suburb and would love to retire to Ketchum, Idaho!
DeleteThat's a beautiful area!
DeleteI have been wondering if you'd had an opportunity to talk to your boss, and I'm so happy for you that the response was positive. Is there any possibility DH will be willing/able to part with some of the packed in garage prior to the search for a new home? Believe me, I know how it is trying to get men and their "stuff" to part ways - I think my DH might be your DH's long lost brother in that regard.
ReplyDeleteI'm very happy too! I think DH ever parting with stuff would just be wishful thinking on my part. At least he is super organized with everything he keeps. LOL
DeleteThat is fantastic news, and you have so paid for it in the blood, sweat and tears that you have been through with all the horrible goings on in your neighbourhood. Fingers crossed for a quick sale then. Anna
ReplyDeleteAt least we can for sure say we gave it everything we had (and then some) to try and fight for the neighborhood.
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