Not really a place for this off topic post but have to make a decision on a new job before next Wednesday…it’s causing a lot of worry and I’m sure my cortisol levels are through the roof. It would be a much better job with the state of Oklahoma. Any and all thoughts are appreciated.
Not really a place for this post!
Bellyman
(Brian)
#3
Stress happens. You’re gonna be OK. Whether you take the job or you don’t take the job, you’re gonna be OK. Right?
Sometimes it helps just to talk about stuff with other people. Don’t know if anyone will be upset that it’s not necessarily keto, although cortisol levels might be at least related, but it’s not a problem with me for something off subject.
Probably can’t help but glad to listen.
rustyk61
(*Rusty* Instagram: @Rustyk61)
#4
Only drawback is that I’ll be an hour and a half away from my two adult daughters. They are fine with it but still a concern to me. Everything else is a bonus…more pay, better benefits, better retirement.
Baytowvin
(TJ Borden)
#5
Do you usually see them a lot durning the week? If you usually only see them on he weekends, an hour and a half is no biggie. If you usually see them several times durning the week then that would definitely be an adjustment.
Anniegirl9
(LeeAnn Brooks)
#6
How far are you okay commuting? You could find a place a half hour away from your new job but closer to your girls. Then it would only be an hour away from you.
I commute a half hour every day and it’s really no big deal.
rustyk61
(*Rusty* Instagram: @Rustyk61)
#7
I usually only see them a couple times a month. Their schedules and mine don’t mesh real well. They have been super supportive of this with me. I have a 2nd interview next Wednesday…I’m almost sure that I’ll take the job.
Bellyman
(Brian)
#8
An hour and a half drive is nothing, especially maybe a couple of times a month. We live about 40 minutes to the nearest Walmart stores and even those are in fairly small towns. It seems big until you drive it a few times.
Good luck with the interview and the new job!
Baytowvin
(TJ Borden)
#9
You might find that it doesn’t make a difference with distance. I see my brother every couple months and he lives 500 miles away. My dad lives 20 miles away and I only see him at Christmas.
Oksandrat
(Candice)
#10
I’m assuming your talking about going from Tulsa to OKC, I-44 will make traveling to see your kids a lot easier. There are a lot of towns between the two that might make a good spot to live - find a place that makes sense for you.
Dipper_Actual
(CharleyD)
#11
Congrats on the improvements! I’m sure things will settle down and it’ll be like nothing’s for the worse!
mtncntrykid
(Ron)
#13
Bad attempt at lightening the mood.
I’m confident @rustyk61 will work it out. Congratulations on the offer for advancement,. It is a statement of your value and the positive person you are.
Keto6468
(Karen)
#15
I’m an hour and a half from my son, an hour from my second daughter, 4 hours by plane from the other two. The time together will become very special, and as adults, they will cope.
K
Shortstuff
(Allie)
#16
Sounds like it’ll be a good move to me @rustyk61, and it would make your time with your daughters even more special when you are able to see them 
Elle79
(Ellen)
#18
I say go for it, better benefits etc and 1.5 hours isn’t really that long a drive :-)
collaroygal
(KCKO, KCFO 🥥)
#20
The best thing for your daughters is for you to have a comfortable retirement, and they don’t have to pay for you to have it. About the nicest gift a parent can give childen is to not be a financial burden on the children.
It sounds like a good opportunity, if you think you will also enjoy the work, then just go for it.