Trying not to flip out...

Keribells

BF is a contract installer for a satellite TV company. Forever he has been wanting to go 'in house' as opposed to be a contractor for many reason...benefits, paid time off, better pay, vehicle, not having to buy supplies, etc. This has always been known since I met him. For one reason or another something has held him back. There is an 'in house' company here but they don't have any openings. He applied to the in house company in Houston and they want to meet with him on Friday. Don't get me wrong- this is a great opportunity for him/us. I'm beyond thrilled for him and hope he gets it.

At the same time I'm flipping out. I'm a planner and am used to having a plan for everything. I got nothin' here.  As of today I have no idea if he'll get the job although I'm thinking he will.  I own a house here- can I sell, do I rent? If I have to rent then that just sounds like a huge hassle! If I sell I'd like to at least break even....I don't have the funds to lose money on the house sell.  Where will we live- apartment, house, etc....rent or buy? Where will DD go to daycare? My job has locations all over Houston and I think I would be able to transfer but don't really want to inquire about that until he hears something. Maybe I'll ask anyways just to see. I have a BFF from childhood that lives in Spring so we could live near them. I'm excited about the opportunity...we have friends here but not any that we hang out with regularly and he gets along great with my BFF's husband.

bobcatsteph

That sounds exciting..but I would feel the same way you do. GL, I know you will make everything work out either way.

Keribells

oh AND......We're planning to fly to California to see his family in May. Now that puts another twist in all of this- do we fly out of Houston ($400 more but non-stop)...fly out of Dallas (5 (?) hour drive but non stop) or Austin (with a stop each way)....who knows if I will have moved yet! ARGH!! lol

OrangeFelt

MrsRosie:

I'm married to someone who applies to jobs in Colorado about every 3 months.  I also flipped out for a while.  You have to roll with it.  If he gets it, he gets it.  If not, you're all good.

This. I'm also a planner over here, so I know its hard, but you have to remember you can't control it. Try not to think about it until something comes to fruition.. distract yourself with your cute little button of a girl.:)

angelaggie

I'm very much a planner so I know how you feel. I've had to completely change things due to DH's work. We never know when/if he'll be of or home or where he'll be working. 

Things that help me feel in control are first taking one thing a step at a time. First he has to actually get the job. Stop thinking about everything until that happens. In the mean time make a list. What's the most important thing? Probably ask if you can transfer or where to live. Next day cars and so on. 

It will be ok! Deep breaths! 

BoxerMomma

Keribells:

oh AND......We're planning to fly to California to see his family in May. Now that puts another twist in all of this- do we fly out of Houston ($400 more but non-stop)...fly out of Dallas (5 (?) hour drive but non stop) or Austin (with a stop each way)....who knows if I will have moved yet! ARGH!! lol

i have no advice on the moving thing, BUT i wanted to say that i dont mind flights with a stop at all when traveling with little ones. you can go to the bathroom, change a diaper in a big bathroom, get a snack, let the baby move around a bit.  

Keribells

BoxerMomma:

Keribells:

oh AND......We're planning to fly to California to see his family in May. Now that puts another twist in all of this- do we fly out of Houston ($400 more but non-stop)...fly out of Dallas (5 (?) hour drive but non stop) or Austin (with a stop each way)....who knows if I will have moved yet! ARGH!! lol

i have no advice on the moving thing, BUT i wanted to say that i dont mind flights with a stop at all when traveling with little ones. you can go to the bathroom, change a diaper in a big bathroom, get a snack, let the baby move around a bit.  

Hmm...BF and I (being the unexperienced parents that we are) assumed that non-stop would be better because less take off and landings for her to deal with.

august8080

Keribells:

BoxerMomma:

Keribells:

oh AND......We're planning to fly to California to see his family in May. Now that puts another twist in all of this- do we fly out of Houston ($400 more but non-stop)...fly out of Dallas (5 (?) hour drive but non stop) or Austin (with a stop each way)....who knows if I will have moved yet! ARGH!! lol

i have no advice on the moving thing, BUT i wanted to say that i dont mind flights with a stop at all when traveling with little ones. you can go to the bathroom, change a diaper in a big bathroom, get a snack, let the baby move around a bit.  

Hmm...BF and I (being the unexperienced parents that we are) assumed that non-stop would be better because less take off and landings for her to deal with.

I actually (respectfully) disagree with BoxerMomma. I'd pay more $$ for a non-stop flight any day--fewer take off and landings and, mostly, just to shorten the overall trip length. However, I wouldn't make a 5 hour drive to Houston just to get a non-stop. If you live there, it'll just be a bonus. 

BoxerMomma

oh i agree that non stop flights are easier with little ones. but i dont get upset if i cant get the most direct flight and i wouldnt pay a ton more money to make it happen. i was just letting keribells know that there are also some positives to changing flights. i most definitely would not add a five hour drive to a trip just to avoid stopping. nooo way.

august8080:

Keribells:

BoxerMomma:

Keribells:

oh AND......We're planning to fly to California to see his family in May. Now that puts another twist in all of this- do we fly out of Houston ($400 more but non-stop)...fly out of Dallas (5 (?) hour drive but non stop) or Austin (with a stop each way)....who knows if I will have moved yet! ARGH!! lol

i have no advice on the moving thing, BUT i wanted to say that i dont mind flights with a stop at all when traveling with little ones. you can go to the bathroom, change a diaper in a big bathroom, get a snack, let the baby move around a bit.  

Hmm...BF and I (being the unexperienced parents that we are) assumed that non-stop would be better because less take off and landings for her to deal with.

I actually (respectfully) disagree with BoxerMomma. I'd pay more $$ for a non-stop flight any day--fewer take off and landings and, mostly, just to shorten the overall trip length. However, I wouldn't make a 5 hour drive to Houston just to get a non-stop. If you live there, it'll just be a bonus. 

august8080

Agreed 

BoxerMomma:

oh i agree that non stop flights are easier with little ones. but i dont get upset if i cant get the most direct flight and i wouldnt pay a ton more money to make it happen. i was just letting keribells know that there are also some positives to changing flights. i most definitely would not add a five hour drive to a trip just to avoid stopping. nooo way.

august8080:

Keribells:

BoxerMomma:

Keribells:

oh AND......We're planning to fly to California to see his family in May. Now that puts another twist in all of this- do we fly out of Houston ($400 more but non-stop)...fly out of Dallas (5 (?) hour drive but non stop) or Austin (with a stop each way)....who knows if I will have moved yet! ARGH!! lol

i have no advice on the moving thing, BUT i wanted to say that i dont mind flights with a stop at all when traveling with little ones. you can go to the bathroom, change a diaper in a big bathroom, get a snack, let the baby move around a bit.  

Hmm...BF and I (being the unexperienced parents that we are) assumed that non-stop would be better because less take off and landings for her to deal with.

I actually (respectfully) disagree with BoxerMomma. I'd pay more $$ for a non-stop flight any day--fewer take off and landings and, mostly, just to shorten the overall trip length. However, I wouldn't make a 5 hour drive to Houston just to get a non-stop. If you live there, it'll just be a bonus.