I'd say things are going quite well
Good news- I now have a job offer and in all likelihood will be starting my new position on March 26th. This means that I should be able to move into my own place soon and I am extremely excited about it. Living with roommates has taught me many things but perhaps the most important lesson is that I really don't want to live with roommates. I have actually never had a place to myself before and I'm really looking forward to it. I've lived with my parents, with dorm roommates at college, with my ex-fiancee, and with other roommates in my current residence but never once have I had a space that was truly mine. This is long overdue.
It's also a positive move in terms of my career. I'm actually leaving some potential money on the table by taking the Stats job instead of going full-time at Advancement, but in doing so I'll work a job that I think I will enjoy more. I'll be building my resume, meeting new people, and working for what I believe to be a more stable, well-run department. I feel like I am moving forward, albeit a bit more slowly than I would like.
The next order of business is to pick out an apartment. I've narrowed my options down to two complexes and I hope to apply to one soon. My only fear at this point is that my previous rental history with my Ex might cause me problems. Though I have always paid everything I've owed on time if not early, she was never much for fiscal discipline. I moved out of our apartment a few months before the lease was up just to get the hell out of there and while I paid my portion in full, I know that she bounced a check on a late payment. Maybe I'm being paranoid, but I just really hope that doesn't prevent me from being able to live in the place of my choosing.
Regardless, recent events are only further proof that I have completely recovered from my former life of general misery and that I am headed in the right direction. I'm probably happier and healthier than I can remember being in a very long time and things are only getting better. Also, I have the best girlfriend in the universe.
It's also a positive move in terms of my career. I'm actually leaving some potential money on the table by taking the Stats job instead of going full-time at Advancement, but in doing so I'll work a job that I think I will enjoy more. I'll be building my resume, meeting new people, and working for what I believe to be a more stable, well-run department. I feel like I am moving forward, albeit a bit more slowly than I would like.
The next order of business is to pick out an apartment. I've narrowed my options down to two complexes and I hope to apply to one soon. My only fear at this point is that my previous rental history with my Ex might cause me problems. Though I have always paid everything I've owed on time if not early, she was never much for fiscal discipline. I moved out of our apartment a few months before the lease was up just to get the hell out of there and while I paid my portion in full, I know that she bounced a check on a late payment. Maybe I'm being paranoid, but I just really hope that doesn't prevent me from being able to live in the place of my choosing.
Regardless, recent events are only further proof that I have completely recovered from my former life of general misery and that I am headed in the right direction. I'm probably happier and healthier than I can remember being in a very long time and things are only getting better. Also, I have the best girlfriend in the universe.