I've have gone back and forth about whether or not to post about this, and finally decided that since I make my blogs into a book once a year I need to do it for the sake of my family journal keeping.
It has been a tough week for us, but as of today we feel very blessed and loved and are grateful to our wonderful friends and family. Thad lost his job Tuesday morning, which came as a complete shock. We knew the company was making cut backs in some areas, like taking trucks away from some employees, but as of the Man power meeting Friday morning there was no mention of impending layoffs. Tuesday morning however Thad found out that every district in the Company was told to lay off 5 engineers, and being at the end of the senority line meant Thad.
So of course the minute he got home Thad was sending out resumes and looking on line for jobs in the area, but being that most companies in the industry are in the same boat, I don't think he was feeling very positive about it. I however was. I kept saying he'd have a job very soon and that the severence the company gave him would then be like a bonus towards our "I need a bigger master bath" fund.
This is what I was praying and fasting for the next day. Our prayers were definitly answered but it seems the answer never comes exactly the way I had planned. I know I've been saying that over and over again for at least 6 years, but it still amazes me when it happens. My wonderful friend who has employed me off and on since I was 11 years old, as a baby-sitter, part time at her office during HS and full time during my college summers, called Wednesday morning. She told me I could come back to work for her full time as soon as I wanted.
So for the next few months as Thad continues to look for employment we will be switching roles. Thad get's to be Mr Mom, and as he keeps telling me with his obnoxious grin "There's a new sherriff in town!" He has also informed me that since we are switching places he is taking over the blog. You have all been warned.
It should be an interesting few months, a growing and changing time for us both I think. And being the slightly OCD control freak that I am, I can see I have a lot of gorwing to do in learning to let go.
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Britt I am so sorry. The company Bryan works for is hiring. It isn't engineering, but if Thad wants to find out more email me at theandersenfam@gmail.com, and I will answer any questions or have Bryan answer questions.
I told Michael that Thad lost his job and he responded by saying that if he was a girl whose husband lost his job, he'd want it to be Thad. He is a smart and talented guy and will find something soon. After all... we could always resurrect T&M. In the meantime I do look forward to Thad's blog posts.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you guys during this time. Sean and I have def. learned this past year that Heavenly Father does have a plan for you and knows your needs. Sometimes it's hard to see what that is at the time but it always amazes me how things work out. Love you guys!
That makes me very sad...I have no doubt that Thad will find another job though. In the mean time, im sure he will have a blast hangin' out with Andi and Sammy :0) We love you so much and will keep you in our prayers. ♥
I'm not sure I appreciate Renee giving you a back up... That takes the chances of you moving to albuquerque down to ZERO!!! hmm... well I am very interested to read about the "Life as Thad Knows It" very soon! and as for you... have fun with the crazies!! :)
It always amazes me to se how things work out and you said....its usually never the way you plan it. But good luck and stay strong!
Brittany, I am so sorry. We are thinking of you guys. I am looking forward to Thad's posts as well.
So then does Thad know that he'll be the one who will try on swim suits and prom dresses with me from now on? Haha. Oh Thad. We're going to have just so much fun!!!!
Oh and Kelsie, Mom said to stuff it. Haha. Renee did . Not me. Don't shoot the messenger. Haha.
Im sorry Thad lost his job. I dont think we would have reacted the same way, we would have panicked and whined about our losses. You are amazing and positive. I imagine it will be rough for a while being apart from your children but I bet Thad will love getting to know them the way you do. Please let me know if you need anything. You are in our prayers.
Brit-
I am sorry to here about Thad's job. I was wondering what kind of engineer he is because NASA is always hiring and looking for engineers. Our friend in are ward got hired out there with no experiance for a job you had to have 8 years of experiance for. It is a long drive from Bakersfield, but hey maybe you could move to T-Town. Dan said they cannot find enough engineers out there. Just a though. I am sure something will work out.
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