I think I am moving.
I moved to a new province, when I started university almost ten years ago. I came here on my own, and moved into a residence hall. After finishing university, I decided to stay here. My friends were here, I was single, and I loved the city. And then I met my ex-fiance.
And we started to build a life together. And I made a decision to stay here. Even though I am far from my family, I decided to stay. I love the city. I was marrying an amazing man. I was starting my own family. I always said that I wished I had settled closer to home. Closer to my parents.
Right now, I am not within driving distance of my parents and my home town. If I want to get to them, I need to take a flight. It isn't a long flight, but it does mean that I can't go and visit at the drop of a hat. Last easter my best friend from high school and I decided that we would both go home for Easter. She had a 5 hour drive. I had a $500 flight.
I would love to be able to drive home for a weekend.
Right before I went on vacation, there was a man in my department let go. In an area that we have been having a bunch of trouble, and high staff turnover in. He did a similar job to mine, but covers a difference province.
A province that is closer to home.
So, on Monday, I approached my boss and let him know that I was interested in the job. Interested in moving. And he basically said that I could. Move. That they would transfer me to the other position. He just needs to discuss it with the HR department, and change around the job description a little bit before the announcement is made.
In the new job, I will be about a 3.5 hour drive from my parents. I will be living in the same city as my best friend from university (who got transfered there with her job about a year and a half ago!) and I will be a two hour drive from my best friend from high school. I'll be close. Really close.
So I am happy. Excited. And a little bit terrified.
I haven't told any of my friends yet. I am waiting for the official announcement from work.
It is going to be a very interesting few months. More life changes...
Yikes!
This could be awesome! I hope it works out for you. It would be so much better to be close to family. My family are the main thing that have gotten me through the past year. I can't tell you how much it means to me to be able to drive and see them. Fingers crossed for you!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I am so super excited about it to tell you the truth. (And also terrified since I have been living in this city since I was 18). Yay!
ReplyDeleteYay! That is wonderful news... sometimes change is for the best!
ReplyDeleteThat's very cool. You'll be opening a new chapter in your life and that can only work good for you.
ReplyDeleteSuper exciting. Good for you on seizing the opportunity! I think its a good choice for you. Make sure you keep us posted on what happens :)
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