So many of you have been asking,"When is the big move?"
Well, I can say with a moderate amount of confidence that it will probably be mid-January...since our one year assignment and our house lease is up here in Calgary. The past few weeks have been a bit tense to say the least. Shell is having a large re-structuring and this past Friday Earle posted on six different jobs. Everyone who is applying for jobs posted on six different jobs last week. So, we will find out American Thanksgiving week, which of those six, if any that we get. And we should know that week where we are going. The Shell Employees have been told that they will hear nothing until then. And then today, Earle got an e-mail saying that there were over 1200 people that had applied for jobs last week...and they only have between 500 and 600 jobs. So there is a small chance that Earle could be placed somewhere that he did not apply or he could be sent back to the States with a severance package and no job. We know God has a plan. We feel pretty confident that he will end up with a job, but it is still VERY nerve wracking!! So for the next few weeks we are just supposed to try and think about something else. If you think of it, please keep us in your prayers!! Have a good week!
CB
Well, I can say with a moderate amount of confidence that it will probably be mid-January...since our one year assignment and our house lease is up here in Calgary. The past few weeks have been a bit tense to say the least. Shell is having a large re-structuring and this past Friday Earle posted on six different jobs. Everyone who is applying for jobs posted on six different jobs last week. So, we will find out American Thanksgiving week, which of those six, if any that we get. And we should know that week where we are going. The Shell Employees have been told that they will hear nothing until then. And then today, Earle got an e-mail saying that there were over 1200 people that had applied for jobs last week...and they only have between 500 and 600 jobs. So there is a small chance that Earle could be placed somewhere that he did not apply or he could be sent back to the States with a severance package and no job. We know God has a plan. We feel pretty confident that he will end up with a job, but it is still VERY nerve wracking!! So for the next few weeks we are just supposed to try and think about something else. If you think of it, please keep us in your prayers!! Have a good week!
CB
So stressful! Rob's been in similar positions with his company. They affectionately call it being "on the beach" ... as in you on sitting on the beach waiting for someone to come pick you up. (Or something like that; it may not be 100% right.) Anywho, I'll be thinking of you and Earle and praying that you end up just where you're needed most. Keep us posted!
ReplyDeleteWe would love for you to stay here, but we know it's not at all likely. We are just praying that Earle has a job and you go somewhere where you will be happy and enjoy life. Though I know wherever you are, together will you be happy & enjoy life.
ReplyDeleteYes - prayers going up for you about Earl's job. Each time I pass a Starbucks I'm reminded to pray for your move. You're right God's got it all figured out!
ReplyDeleteMy new saying:
"too blessed to stress".
Having Trunk or Treat on wed. night and especially missed your help and smile tonight as we decorated for it.
We want you back in the states regardless!! You'll be in our prayers Carrie!
ReplyDeleteI'm with Aisling - my vote is for you guys to stay here.
ReplyDeleteI know how stressful it's been. Earle and I have been chatting about it quite a bit lately. It's hard to think of anything else. Luckily (or unluckily depending upon how you look at it) my posting time won't happen until June 2010. I've been thinking of you guys a lot a saying lots of prayers. Earle does a really good job, so he's done his part. It's all up to God now. We're here if you need anything.
ReplyDeleteThinking about you!
ReplyDeleteoh dear, Carrie! Hang in there! Kelly
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