I got a job and now I can move! Yay Me!

Yep, got me a job. I start tomorrow. See, I passed the drug screening! I told you I wasn't a druggy. So there. It was quite an experience. I haven't been on a job interview for over 6 years (I was with my last job for over 5) so I wasn't prepared for the way things have changed. I was looking at several companies but this particular job was the easiest. Emailed my resume, phone screening with questions from the local office manager, job interview locally, another interview with the VP and Corporate office manager at Corp. Headquarters in another town over an hour away and then a drug screening. OH! And after I passed that, another phone conversation with corporate office manager about salary expectation and then another conversation with the local office manager about when to report for work, when pay day is and what to wear. Damn. I used to just fill out an application, go on an interview and get hired. And like I said, the other companies were more complicated than that. Six or seven steps to the hiring process, no shit. I got another offer from one of those but I'm going to take this one. Mainly because they offered me the highest amount I was hoping to start for and I get a raise in 90 days after their evaluation.

Mainly, I'm excited because now I get to look for a new house to live in, for just my daughter and me again. My child support is a good amount and has paid half the bills her so far but if I want to move then I needed more. Getting the higher end of the pay that I was hoping for means we can rent a house in the best part of town where we lived before. Jenna went all through grade school there so she has always wanted to move back. The commute will be quicker for me too there so it's a win/win. Time to go house hunting. I want a yard for my kitties to roam and to have back yard BBQs, I want to be able to set up an above ground pool in the summer and I want to get a pool table for the garage for when my friends come over. And at least 2 bedroom and 2 bath. I don't think Jenna and I can share a mirror in the morning. I don't think that's asking too much but we'll see what I can find on short notice.

AH did something nice.......I know........I don't usually say anything nice about him but I will give him credit when he deserves it. He knows I am starting my new job tomorrow and brought me home a bottle of wine to relax me and help celebrate. Ok, it was Sangria and in a jug but I'm OK with that. Baby steps. He's been on his best behavior since I told him I got the job. He's trying to save our relationship (relationship, ha!) and thinks he can pull it off before I move. I keep telling him it's not going to work but he won't believe me. Oh well, I guess whatever gets him to behave will just make my last days here easier.

Anyway, that's what's up and I am more cheerful tonight thanks to my new job and the Sangria. Sorry about the downer post before but I usually post stuff just to get it out so it's gonna happen sometimes. Peace.