Strike That - New Job Offer for the Most Awesomest Job Evah!
Just when it seems safe to announce our plans, the phone rings. With THE job offer of the century in my husband's field of media relations/ public affairs. This is a really high-profile non-profit organization that everyone has heard of and the job is anything BUT entry-level. Holy crap, Batman!
It's in Chicago. Eep. I'm both excited and terrified. Thank God he hadn't signed the official offer for the other job yet. Sheesh. Our dear friends just moved to Chicago, and DaddyWho would cross paths professionally with one of them frequently. Perfect. I just have NO idea where to live.
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(34 days ago)
Definitely a 180. Congrats Mama and Daddy Who! Do you have a timeframe yet?
(34 days ago)
They have a big event this month - he may need to be there in a week or so. They said it was no problem getting us all up there before school starts.
I'm in a snit. A good snit, but a snit nonetheless.
(34 days ago)
Snit earned and deserved.
(34 days ago)
good lord mamawho! We originally thought we'd be moving to Chicago for AlphaGeek's job, but it turned out they were moving corporate down here, so Houston it was.
AG's boss still has her house in Chicago...if you want, I'll ask her about neighborhoods that are good for families - just let me know!
(34 days ago)
MNM - please do! DW lived there before we met, but he was a swingin' single sailor. His office will be on Navy Pier, so he's actually working in Chicago. He will also be running events and galas and such in the city, so we don't want to be too far out.
(34 days ago)
Woooowww!! Congratulations! That sounds exciting! It's so gratifying to be recognized and rewarded in your field :-) Yay for DW and the whole FamilyWho!
(34 days ago)
Happy day!
(34 days ago)
Congratulations!!
(34 days ago)
holy schnikes! Congrats! I like the idea of having all those offers come pouring in. Share the love!
(34 days ago)
My sister lives in Chicago and loves it. I too can ask her about where to live.
(34 days ago)
Oh yeah, and CONGRATS!!!!!!!!
(34 days ago)
Thanks for the well-wishes, y'all! I'm wavering between totally excited and totally panicked.
It's funny, because my first high-school boyfriend and love was from Chicago. Consequently, I developed into a Blackhawks fan. Because of my husband's job, I'll be able to get tickets to sporting events. HOCKEY! But no Sooner football. :( I'll still fly my Sooner Nation flag, just like I do here on my front porch in the midst of enemy territory.
(34 days ago)
Congrats to Daddywho! Good luck with your relocation.
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