NJM2: Tide is Turning
I guess I was feeling particularly down yesterday. It happens sometimes, and its not really something that is easily controlled. I think the crux of the matter is that I found out about losing my job in mid-September immediately following my wedding. Once Devon and I got back to Florida and things started to get back to normal, Devon almost immediately had her anxiety crisis and I felt that I needed to be supportive and strong so that I could reassure her and take care of things around the home when she didnt feel up to it.
Shes starting to get back to normal now, thankfully, and as November started yesterday, it really is starting to sink in that I have only 28 days to go until I am officially out of a job. Thats not a lot of time. Thankfully, though, I got a head start, Ive been extremely pro-active and I have some possibilities on the horizon. So while October was in swing, I spent the majority of my time being supportive and strong in the household and kind of put my own feelings and anxieties on hold. Theyre just all coming out now, and its my turn to need support and strength. Thankfully, I have the best wife in the world, and she has done more than enough to compensate for my moments of weakness.
I have an update from yesterday that could potentially be some really good news. I already had two interviews with this one company that I really, really like and I really like the position theyre interviewing for. Yesterday afternoon, I got a call from the Human Resources coordinator and they set up a 3rd interview for early on Monday morning. From what I can tell, this is an extremely good sign with this company. A few of my current co-workers used to work there, and they have nothing but good things to say about the person Im interviewing with and the company itself.
Additionally, since I was feeling up after the call, I decided to pick up a lotto ticket and a scratch off ticket while I was at the gas station filling up the car. Devon and I scratched the card when I got home and I won $100. I dont want to get too excited or jinx my chances, but it feels like a turning of the tide. I hope that this is an indication that my luck is starting to turn. Regardless, I have a beautiful life. I have a beautiful wife, and a wonderful family support system. The job thing is stressful, but well figure something out.
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