Now it starts. The South Carolina offer has been forwarded via the current system - electronic mail. Before this is was all speculation and I could pretend that it might go away without me having to deal with it. However, reality has arrived.Naturally, there are a few "tiny" issues I have with the official offer letter. Presumably they can be fixed (like how much in per Diem and how much in salary). The job details remain fuzzy at best. Starting information will be provided within a week prior to my anticipated arrival/start date. Very odd if you ask me. And no, they will not provide a knowledgeable person to discuss the actual work assignment with prior to arrival on site. This does not bode well.
The voices are
starting to chatter in my head. Pros versus cons. I did "score" a pet sitter today - and that would be a "pro." However, this evening (in fact, just about a half hour ago) for the first time ever BK popped up on the couch next to me and snuggled up for a brief nap (voice - con). Young raccoon wandered by on the deck (could be a neutral or could be considered a con). These are the little things. The gut is not cooperating. I can feel stress starting to come into my body (is this the ego?). The "recruiter" is off looking for additional victims to send forth to the site, and I am in the "win" column.To help the situation, I left a message for a recruiter who called a couple weeks ago and inquired about a potential position closer to home. No response (stomach tightened).
The only option is to move forward with the South Carolina gig. Tomorrow "official" name, permanent address, and SSN to the temporary agency that will provide my pay check. At least the insurance payments will be reduced by about 45% over my current COBRA cost. I figure I have until June 25 to get a "better offer" or show up in Aiken on June 29 ready to work for a minimum of 90 days (maximum of one year).
"Decisions are made by people who have time, not people who have talent." - Scott Adams ("Dilbert")
That said, perhaps I won't make a decision - at least not yet. - Bandit
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Something to ponder … it is well within God’s “ways” to ask us to take a blind leap into something as acceptance of a mission assigned to us by the divine. Of course my comment to you results from guidance I am receiving right now (or perhaps that brain tumor is acting up again). I find it interesting in the land of BFE you were able to score a kitty sitter yesterday after our talk. Seek your guidance but do not let a mystery shadow what may be one of the best times in your life. Dig deep into your soul and you will find your answer and know what you must do.
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