Mr. A got a call and he has managed to score a first round interview with one of the three places he applied.
I am not at all surprised he got an interview, but we assumed he would be most likely to get called by the D.C. office. There are many, many more lawyers at the D.C. office, there are more available positions and Mr. A has connections with the Big Boss there. After we researched and narrowed down the cities we would be willing to try, D.C. quickly became the focus of most of our researching energy. (Not because we like it -we don’t – but because D.C. had numbers in its’ favor).
But the interview call Mr. A received was not for D.C., it is in Chicago.
Even though he applied there, Chicago was not on my radar at all. This was a big, big surprise. It isn’t upsetting, because it would be convenient to visit our families, it is Midwestern-ish, and we know some people there. On the other hand, I don’t exactly love Chicago either.
The interview is only a first round interview, so they are probably talking to a number of candidates. Maybe Mr. Fancypants won’t get this job.
Besides researching neighborhoods, schools and rental costs, I am trying not to think about it very much. What will be, will be.
(And of course, the interview means I have to end my four day hiatus and get back on the house repair wagon.)
I hear you on the not thinking about it. I’m not thinking of anything, in between bites of brownies.
Right after you post that you haven’t heard anything on the new job front, you always hear something
This is why I am no longer going to announce on my blog that the baby is finally sleeping.
Um-yeah-every once in a while I fantasize about moving back there to be close to my sisters. But then I remember why I left. It’s not bad. There are just so many other places to live. Good luck with all of it. ~lmc
Good luck.
WHOO, Chicago!! I know that there are lots of different ways this could play out, and there’s no point in getting attached to one game plan at the moment, and it’s best to not think about it too much yet.
But privately? I’m thrilled. I think it’s the kind of place that grows on you. Best of luck to Mr. Fancypants in whatever arena he lands in.
We are in the same boat, I think. J is waiting to hear from a job exactly halfway between both our families in VA. It’s hard to stay zen and detached about it, but I have to, for my sanity.
I like Chicago, so much friendlier than NYC but with all the perks. Hope it all works out for you.
I LOVE Chicago!