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AW: So much for lucky quarters
So, I've been kinda sitting on this for a week now, but we wanted to wait to tell people until the offer letter came in, which it did the other day. B got offered a full-time job last week. Not his dream job by any stretch, but considering that he's been temping for so long, we will take anything. He'll be working in a neurology clinic, doing patient access care, but it's affiliated with a big hospital here in Boston and there's plenty of room for growth.
Regular hours, M-F 9-5 (BIG improvement over the conferences he's been working, which run on weekends too and usually start at 5 am). Great location, so an easy commute. Decent pay (better than he expected), and amazing benefits. We're paying $650 a month out of pocket for the family health plan through my work, but since he's at a hospital, they offer every plan under the sun and at amazing rates. So we will immediately save $350 a month on the insurance, and after after a year of employment, the premiums all drop in half. I'm so excited about that I could pee my pants.
In addition to the extra steady income and insurance savings, the real joy comes from seeing B look so relieved and excited. It was really easy for me to get stressed out about our finances and worry about every nickel and dime, but it was also too easy, regrettably, for me to overlook how this all did a big number on his ego and self-esteem.
Funniest part of it? B has had, since I have known him, this lucky quarter, he keeps it in his change jar near the bed. It's got the word "lucky" written on it. He once said "Never spend that, that's my lucky quarter." Understood. I have my mom's lucky $100 bill in my wallet. Anyway, three days before the job interview, I see the lucky quarter on the dining room table.
Me: "What's your quarter doing here?"
B: "Oh, I decided to get rid of it. It's not bringing me any luck."
Me: "But it's your lucky quarter! You can't get rid of it! I mean, you even wrote "lucky" on it!"
B: "Oh, I didn't write that. I found it that way. I just kept it."
Me: "WTF? You didn't write that? That means that's not your luck! Get rid of it!"
It sat around on the table for a few days, and he used it to buy a cup of coffee on the way to the interview. And got the job.
So much for lucky quarters!
Re: AW: So much for lucky quarters
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Congrats to both my TTC buddies, Amberley18 and sb2006 on their beautiful babies!
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Will do. I don't wish trying to survive the unemployment rollercoaster for the length of time we've been dealing with it! B had been looking for more than 18 months.
Thanks girls for all the support and kind words. I honestly think it hasn't fully hit me yet. I'm not letting myself get totally gleeful. Maybe after that first paycheck I will!
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Aww.. I like the quarter story... but I like the job story better
Congrats to the both of you! I'm glad things are turning around for you guys.
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First: CONGRATULATIONS to B!! That is just awesome news!
Second:
Mcd: we weren't unemployed, but living paycheck to paycheck and Danny started his new job today (better hours, better pay, better benefits), so I know (sorta) how you feel. I just read over all the paperwork he brought home and I'm in total shock. Plus I'm so happy for him.
And Mary: vibes being sent from us as well!!
Just realized I didn't reply to this last night...I thought I did. (pregnancy brain)
Anyway, I am so happy for you and B! That must be such a huge relief, and sounds like the job has some good potential for upward movement? Congrats to you guys; I hope 2011 brings you more great luck! (No quarters needed.)