Good morning friends,
We have switched places. I told you all about Kevin having his job phased out. He has been looking, but no luck. Not many job opportunities around here, especially when you are 60.
I happened to be in Oregon the last week of July and picked up a local paper. It had an ad in it for help wanted at the Oregon Care Center (where MIL lived). I talked it over with Kevin and got his blessing, so I applied for the dietary aid position. The supervisor called last week and gave me the job. She had been a stay at home mom too, until her husband got sick. So she understood about me not having any work history. I actually know her. We are not close friends, but do know each other.
I did the orientation, filled out scads of paperwork, and took the TB test last week. Today is my first day of work. I only work from 3 p.m. to 7:30, but I think that is best with me just starting out. Carolyn (my boss) told me one of the ladies wants to retire soon. Carolyn wants me trained and ready to fill her position, so I would then go to full time.
This seems so weird. Kevin is staying home taking care of things and I am going to work.
He is getting paid his severance plus is signed up for unemployment. So we should do just fine. I am kind of excited about this, although a bit nervous. Kind of looking forward to this new chapter in my life.
Please say a prayer that things work out for us. I would really appreciate it.
Blessings,
Winona