New Path – Second Breath

Yesterday I was talking with our regional secretary and decided to put my name into the hat for people willing to be CEOs of businesses within the region. We have branches all over and I used to just be an Associate but with the economy and the way finances are, I decided to take a leap and see if I am CEO material.

We shall see where this adventure takes me.

It’s Over

My career change decision has been made for me on account of a major surprise job promotion. I’m not sure how I feel about it. I think some selfish tendencies have infiltrated, however, I’m at semi-peace about it. We’re going to stay here and see what happens. I’m fairly certain that change is going to come to this place in a few weeks/months. It better or all this surface talk of change will be for nothing and the company will go under.

What I don’t get is God. And that’s probably a very good thing. I had been thinking about quitting for a while. My spouse called my bluff and said, “you’ve been talking about quitting but never doing anything” so I did something. I made some phone calls and set up an interview which went very well. I was invited to come speak at their branch.

Meanwhile, the other half of our “union” was told of a position available. A very BIG promotion mind you. So once again we were back to our, “do you want to go?” “what do you think?” discussions and I was getting more and more frustrated. It seemed as if this new job was lining up. It had been something that interested me since college. It seemed the timing was perfect. Then we get this news. This new promotion fouled up everything. Now a new decision has to be made. Was this all a joke? Was God using this experience to teach me some grand lesson? Why couldn’t a decision ever be “plain as day”?

I’m calling the company that wanted us to visit today and canceling.

I don’t think I’ll ever get out of here.

Change of Pace

In the realm of all things political, I thought I would change gears for a post and write about something other than Sarah Palin, Democrats, Republicans, and government.

Today I am expecting a phone call. This phone call should determine a choice for me. Not quite a major choice, but if we’re talking about going through a door in order to follow a path, this phone call will either shut that door, or give me an arrow telling me to walk through it. As of this posting, I have yet to receive the call. I have a couple options still on the table. Earlier when I told you my spouse was totally against the moving idea I was being played I guess. Turns out, all options are still available. We could stay here and get a pay increase. We could leave and possibly get a larger home with a pay increase (this last bit would have to be negotiated I think). So I’ll continue writing about that endeavor until there is some form of finality.

Outside of that news, this day has turned out to be one of the most boring of all days. It has been an unproductive weekend that has seeped into the week day. I feel like a complete waste of energy when I have weekends like that – sitting around, watching DVDs, video games, reading and repeating until you give yourself a behind-the-eyeball headache! I may go out and purchase something. That seems to be my answer to everything bored.

It’s the American way!

Placed In A Holding Pattern

Today I called the business I had interviewed with over the phone and told the boss that I would not be pursuing employment there for the foreseeable future. No, I told him that I was still interested in it but my spouse was having great hesitation feelings about the ordeal. So that’s done with and over. Something that I felt strongly about (moving on to this new company) has been shot down because we don’t see eye-to-eye in the home.

Now I’m staying with the job I’ve had for the last five years. Where once there were almost two hundred people on board, now number less than ninety. I seriously don’t know how much longer our company can function with two full timers. (myself and my boss)

You’ve traveled this far with me on this odyssey. Let’s see how far we go right?

Now That It’s Over

The weekend was nice. It’s enjoyable to get out of the house and go somewhere. There are days/weekends when it doesn’t matter where a person goes; just that they get out makes the difference. I was able to get out this past weekend. I have one more weekend before my job starts back up after a month-long break. I suppose I’m looking forward to it. The people I will be working/serving have mentioned their excitement about getting back together. We shall see.

Remember this other job opportunity that I had mentioned before? I took part of a telephone interview with the powers-that-be there. The next day, the boss called me and invited me to come and share a little bit at their organization. (they’d fly us out or pay for the gas) I really want to join this new team. However, as I’ve said before, there are some road blocks (or maybe bumps) in the way. And I’m not one hundred percent sure if this is the correct path. If I desire something so strongly, does that make it correct? I suppose not if we’re talking about lusting after something to where it consumes my thoughts; waking and sleeping.

I’m not sure who I can talk to about this either. I’m pretty sure how my spouse feels about it. We’ve already had the discussion a few times but I want to talk with someone else. It can drive a person crazy if they don’t have a sounding board to bounce ideas off of without the fear of someone opening their mouth and telling all their friends about it. In my position, that’s always a strong possibility.

Could Be Happening

Things have begun. The process has commenced…whatever other silly phrases can be made, the business vision has some wind. I’m feeling the first sense of excitement maybe. Of course, we did need to reel in the focus a couple times, but everyone was in agreement with the new plan and I’m happy.

While this is going on, of course, I’m in talks with another business to be hired with them. Talks with this new company will begin as early as next week.

My options are officially “open”.