No Takers

So, DH decided not to take the job. Last night around 8:30 pm he got a call from "Tony" who asked him if he wanted to come in today and meet with him. He said sure. Then, we went on to have about an hour conversation (actually, I just let DH talk) about the job and the offer and the situation he was in.

Ladies, I could not be more proud of this man. He thought through this so well. He bounced up the decision up against biblical values and beliefs. It was amazing.

One option:
Take this job for a couple/few years. Rack in the dough ($$), pay off debt, buy him a new truck, pay off my truck, be able to go on trips and vacations that we have wanted to go on, and get saving for a new house so we can start expanding our family. Downside, he would most likely be working long hours, like 10-8 or even 8-8 some days (hence the manager calling him at 8:30 at night, just leaving work) and working 5-6 days a week. Most likely 6 days for the first few months and then possibly rotating weekends and maybe more flexible hours...but no guarantees. Not to mention getting back in the business (which by the way is really the only one that he knows with 15 years experience) that he despises because of the lying and cheating and stealing that he has to do to make his commission and paycheck. Not to mention the increased stress level, that by the way in the past caused him sleepless nights, increased anxiety, and even bell's palsy (I know...crazy). But...all that would be only for a few years, until the housing market picks back up and he can get back into House Inspections, or until our $$ situation is golden (which is funny, because is it really ever???)

Option 2:
Not take the job. Continue receiving unemployment. Continue looking for a job. Continue penny pinching, not being able to buy that new car or new house or take those luxurious trips (all material things by the way). Continue trying to get his business in Home Inspection kicked off despite the housing slump. However, that would mean more time with is family - spending mornings with his daughter, having dinner with his wife and daughter, spending weekends (both Sat and Sun) with his family doing housework, running errands, relaxing. Attending church regularly because it wouldn't be such a strain to go on the ONLY day off that he would get. Not to mention his values and beliefs would be upheld. No more feeling guilty and not like a Christian as he tells the millionaire that they need to replace his tires on his Bentley which will cost him $3500 when really, they could have just put a patch over the hole that he had in one tire.

Really. Look at those options and don't tell me that they are not black and white and God's values versus Man's values. When I heard him verbally say these things it was like a gleaming star shining in my eyes so bright I had to squint just to be sure it was really there. But, of course I couldn't tell him that straight out. I was a good wife and let him make the decision all by himself. I was so proud. He didn't make the decision last night. He wanted to sleep on it. And this morning I asked him what he was going to do. He said he was going to call "Tony" and tell him that he has to pass on the job opportunity and rather than take up his valuable (obviously over-busy) time by coming in for a second interview despite DH knowing he wasn't going to take the job, he felt better about calling him ahead of time and telling him the didn't want the job. So that is what he did. He had to leave a message for him on his voicemail...but not much of an option at that point. Tony never called back.

Unbelievable. Talk about a test of faith, for both of us. Passing up an unbelievable high paying, high status job because we should not put our faith in treasures of this world Matthew 6:19-21. How awesome!!

So that is the low down on that!

Next to discuss, but maybe not today. My SIL engagement and wedding planning. Ugh, crazy.

Tomorrow, Halloween! Miss J will be dressing up and going to school in the AM for pictures and classroom fun. Around 11am dad will be picking her up and bringing her to my work so we can trick or treat around here (we all do a HUGE deal with Halloween) and have lunch here. Then my MIL is coming out in the afternoon, they are going to go to our neighbors houses for trick or treating. Then off to my moms house for more trick or treating and some good old fashion chili dinner (that is what I am most looking forward to). I am sure Miss J will get a ton of candy...too bad she can't eat it all. Guess dad will have to do it for her!