1/30/10

Update

Well, I guess it is time for a West Family update. I have been a slacker this year so far at blogging and a lot is going on with us these days! I guess I will just start at the beginning. At the first of the year Brian and I spend a lot of time discussing what the future holds for us, specifically applying for jobs outside of Denver. During one "discussion" I was feeling particularly overwhelmed and possibly become slightly dramatic (I know not me, right), and applied to a job I had looked at lot that whole week. It was a Sr Engineering position with Westinghouse Electric that was a perfect fit for Brian, and it was located in Cranberry Township, PA. Honestly, the name Cranberry Township had me sold and I figured if I was moving then I needed to be in a place with a cute name and that was it. Again remember I was having major "freak out" at this point. So I filled out all the information, with Brian's permission, and submitted his resume. 

Well, TWO DAYS LATER they called to set up a phone interview. TWO DAYS! We have spent the past 6 months looking for a job in CO and the only things that have come up are sales jobs, which he is actually doing right now and we are so grateful for that, but it has come to a point where that just isn't going to get us anything that we need, mainly a house! 

Anyways I was freaking out and have been ever since. I mean are people not allowed moments to have mental breakdowns anymore? Well he had the phone interview and he said he thought it went really well, I don't really know what the means or what to think so I just go on with my life. When I say go on with my life I mean check his email ever two minutes to see if they have gotten back. Well the phone interview was on a Monday and the HR people called him that Friday to set up an in person interview! While he was on the phone he asked how many people were coming out for an in person and she said "just you right now!" 

Insert major freak out here!

So Brian left Thursday and had the interview Friday (yesterday) and is now home again. He said he thought it went great and he is super excited and hopeful about it. They told him he would know within the next two week, which I really hope is sooner then that or I might have NO hair left! 

So that is our update! We MIGHT be moving to PA! Which sounds like an adventure but also a lot of work. I really don't know where I am on it right now. I mean I know if they offer it we are going to take it, but I just don't know how I am feeling about it! On a funny note when Brian was there he called me and said "well, I found the church building and Ann Taylor Loft" trying to sell me, as if those are the only two things I need in this world to survive! 

Please pray for our family and that Brian does get this job! We would really appreciate it! 


5 comments:

jaesi said...

what?! How awesome is this?!
Except didnt you realize that we are only 8 hours from home?
Auburn is a good little name for a town right?
We could both go crazy together then.
But alas....Cranberry Township sounds good too.
Fingers crossed!!

Chelsea said...

Good luck! That sounds pretty exciting! I hope it all works out for you. I think those big life changes can be so stressful.

Mark and Kattie said...

I hope the job works out for Brian. I loved reading the past few posts, your kids are adorable. It was so fun to see you at Christmas time!

b + j = calculus said...

well, danae, those are two things that would sell me too! i hope everything goes well and that you guys will find something that works out for you. love you!

ShariL said...

We will be praying for you all!! You're right, I love the name of the town. It sounds very quaint. :) We miss you all!!

Shari