So, a couple of you have asked for updates on John's new job. Does he like it? Is he satisfied with the new place? Is he getting along with his new co-workers? Has he picked a candidate? Boxers or briefs? Does he know who will go to the World Series?
Here are your answers: Yes, he likes it. A lot. He is extremely satisfied with everything this place seems to represent and is playing nicely with the other kids. He has not picked a candidate, but he's very interested to see which way my political pendulum will swing. Boxer-briefs. He does not know who will go to the World Series since he tends not to pick a team until the 11th hour into the Series when he suddenly becomes a die hard fan. (It happened when the Marlins won that last time and I've been razzing him on and off since then. I guess it's on again.) (He's probably going to be upset with me about some of the above information, but I think the World Series thing is pretty funny, so eh.)
John is constantly telling me the perks about this new place. (It's actually cute.)
"There's space for a possible day care here! That suggestion has been tossed around." Interesting. That would make any movement of Sprite more tolerable as Daddy would be steps away. Although that would submerge her into his geek kingdom even further than I would be comfortable with. (I'm going to think this one over a bit.)
"They're even considering adding a wellness center so you can work out on your breaks!" I like that idea. John's been known to rock the biceps.
"They have a nap room!" Wha? What kind of new age Google inspired company is this? (Yes, I'm freaking jealous.)
"Some of the network administrators are trying to get management to install a World of Warcraft server!" His eyes almost glaze over with this information. My eyes glaze over with boredom and a wee bit of frustration.
"Hey, Jen! They're going to a baseball game tonight and the entire department is invited!"
Go ahead, John. Sprite and I will sit and stare at your picture for a few hours before we pass out from sheer loneliness, but we'll survive. We love you. Don't drink and drive. (I snark because I love.)
We're enjoying the carpooling so far too. The money we've saved on gas this week is more than compensation for getting home a little later than normal. We may be stuck in more traffic, but we're stuck TOGETHER. (Everyone say "Aw!")
He is saying that this job is really a blessing and much better than his old one, so I guess the rocky road we've just gone through was worth it for this ending. (I just wish I was better able to handle the unknown and more of a cheerleader than a worrywart.)
So, that sums things up on the job front. John is very happy and optimistic with this new company. He believes he has found a fit and we're really not that bad off from the two weeks he had in between gigs. In a matter of weeks, we should even be back to rights financially.
He's happy.
And his office is still clean, which means I'm happy.
Happy Friday, everyone!
YEAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH John! I don't know about that WOW thing at the office. You may have to keep carpooling so you are guaranteed that he will come home at night. HAHAHA. Love!
Posted by: Becca | July 11, 2008 at 06:37 AM
If you are happy, I am happy! I am glad it is working out.
Posted by: Allinole | July 11, 2008 at 06:42 AM
When you three are HAPPY were HAPPY.
Posted by: Baba | July 11, 2008 at 07:51 AM
So glad this is working out well for you guys.
Hubby wears briefs. Just thought I'd share. Because I can. Because he would so hate me doing that.
Posted by: Lisa | July 11, 2008 at 09:29 AM
Go JohnBoy!!!! I am so happy you found yet another place you like to work at/for; and oh so quickly:) Enjoy, and don't work too hard when you are napping in the nap room, or begging the bosses for WOW :) :) :)
Posted by: Sue | July 11, 2008 at 02:48 PM
Hooray hooray hooray! Congratulations John! (I was on vacation when he got the job, I guess, so my congrats are late.)
Posted by: Ash | July 11, 2008 at 05:09 PM
Naps and WOW rooms? Are you sure this is a real job..lol Congratulations! Glad things are going better and the clouds are clearing for you.
Boxer-briefs! (raises eyebrow) good choice.. give the boys a little freedom and keep them snug all at the same time..lol my hubby too:o)
Kirst
PS What does snark mean? I keep reading the word and pretending I'm cool and know what it means, but now curiosity is getting the better of me..lol
Posted by: Kirsten | July 11, 2008 at 08:21 PM
LOL, OMG, you all have me cracking up over here. Thank you all for the Grats, and...Hun..."(I just wish I was better able to handle the unknown and more of a cheerleader than a worrywart.)"....don't worry, you were an AWESOME cheerleader!!! Now we just need to get ya the outfit ;)
...Kirsten -- THAT's a bit of "snark" for ya.
Posted by: John | July 12, 2008 at 09:30 AM
Outstanding news. Mazel Tov!
Posted by: Josh K | July 12, 2008 at 07:30 PM