There's about 3 weeks left for my husband to prepare for his next big exam, so we are in high test mode.
Things are looking positive. Keep your fingers crossed for us.
We have again taken a break from almost any extra activities that we ever allow ourselves because there is just no time right now. We miss our band and our dance club friends thought that maybe we had already moved away without letting them know...
Meanwhile, the one thing my husband allows himself as a 'break' is his bowling leagues. He bowls twice a week. He's done it since he was eleven. He is pretty darn good. He is currently averaging 221. This is also a good sign for the upcoming test. It seems the better he is bowling, the better he tends to perform on his exams. A funny coincidence?
Hey, maybe if this actuarial thing doesn't work out, he could join the PBA tour...
Meanwhile, we have put in the word with the recruiters that we would like to look at anything along the gulf coast area that is within a reasonable distance to a beach- no more than about 3 hours for us.
Our first choices are in Texas of course- Houston, San Antonio or Austin.
Also anything in Florida, except maybe Miami because of higher cost.
Finally, anything from Florida to South Carolina.
We'll have to look at details of individual places to see what we think as we go along, but I sure hope this makes for a quicker departure to warmer weather. Soon!
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Monday, January 31, 2011
Friday, November 5, 2010
Oh Drat & All That...
No dice.
He came awfully close; I just know it. We don't have a grade yet, but I know my husband couldn't have missed passing this test by much and it just kills me. I was so disappointed for him. I could have just cried, but I didn't (at least until later when he didn't see me). After all, I'm his support system for these tests and he doesn't need that. So we move on... My husband & I spent 3 hours getting a new study plan in order and we're gonna' get this beast next time.
Here's part of the study plan, so you can get some idea what we're up against:
The good news? This test is available in 3 month increments for the first time this year. So we'll get this over in February, rather than have to wait until May.
My husband seems to feel the worst about the fact that this is not great for job hunting prospects. I continue to feel as if the right job will be there in the right moment for us. Remember, we are not suffering with unemployment. This is a choice. I am always grateful for that. Besides, we still have 2 job prospects in the hopper right now, so that's not bad. The latest word from the recruiters: in person interviews for the aforementioned jobs will be delayed by a couple of weeks. So, basically, after Thanksgiving.
That means I know where I'll be for day after Thanksgiving sales! I always love a good sale, even if I don't want to buy much, so I don't have to haul it 2,500 miles.
He came awfully close; I just know it. We don't have a grade yet, but I know my husband couldn't have missed passing this test by much and it just kills me. I was so disappointed for him. I could have just cried, but I didn't (at least until later when he didn't see me). After all, I'm his support system for these tests and he doesn't need that. So we move on... My husband & I spent 3 hours getting a new study plan in order and we're gonna' get this beast next time.
Here's part of the study plan, so you can get some idea what we're up against:
My husband seems to feel the worst about the fact that this is not great for job hunting prospects. I continue to feel as if the right job will be there in the right moment for us. Remember, we are not suffering with unemployment. This is a choice. I am always grateful for that. Besides, we still have 2 job prospects in the hopper right now, so that's not bad. The latest word from the recruiters: in person interviews for the aforementioned jobs will be delayed by a couple of weeks. So, basically, after Thanksgiving.
That means I know where I'll be for day after Thanksgiving sales! I always love a good sale, even if I don't want to buy much, so I don't have to haul it 2,500 miles.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Peeking Around A Corner
Just a quick little tidbit, because I have to say something to someone about this...
My husband got news from a recruiter last night. News that means that he should be interviewing, in person, in Texas, within a couple of weeks! I know this could be something real or nothing at all. Still, my mind can't help but wander through the possibilities. What this could mean...
There is one thing that this news definitely means. I told myself that as soon as it got to the point that we needed to go out for a real in person interview, then I would tell people in my work world that there is a possibility that I could be leaving. I would do this as a courtesy because in the work that I do, it would be nice to give them at least a month to start looking for other options. As soon as I get an actual date, I will go through with that. (We needed money to help fund this little endeavor of moving across the country, so it was imperative that I not say anything until we had a bit saved up for this.) My friends have known for about four months now and that has been interesting to see how that changes up the friendships, in ways good and bad. Putting work on early notice will be a brand new leap of faith for me.
My husband got news from a recruiter last night. News that means that he should be interviewing, in person, in Texas, within a couple of weeks! I know this could be something real or nothing at all. Still, my mind can't help but wander through the possibilities. What this could mean...
There is one thing that this news definitely means. I told myself that as soon as it got to the point that we needed to go out for a real in person interview, then I would tell people in my work world that there is a possibility that I could be leaving. I would do this as a courtesy because in the work that I do, it would be nice to give them at least a month to start looking for other options. As soon as I get an actual date, I will go through with that. (We needed money to help fund this little endeavor of moving across the country, so it was imperative that I not say anything until we had a bit saved up for this.) My friends have known for about four months now and that has been interesting to see how that changes up the friendships, in ways good and bad. Putting work on early notice will be a brand new leap of faith for me.
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