Time for a change?

Historically I change jobs every 5 to 7 years. I am in year 6 of my present job. Still happy, still loving it. Still the best job I’ve ever had.

But…

I got a phone call the other day from the director of our division asking if I had considered applying for the Manager of Support Services and would I consider applying for it. Well, after I recovered from the shock we had a discussion around why I hadn’t and what the job entailed and he ended the conversation with “...think about it and let me know tomorrow if you want to throw your hat in the ring.”

So after discussing it with one of the management staff where I work who I trust to give me their honest opinion of my job skills, talking to my husband, checking out the difference in benefits …

I called him back to say I would throw my hat in the ring.

eeeeeck!!!!…

So now I need to put a resume together (something I haven’t done in ages and I do mean ages!), tell my boss next week, send in the resume and prepare for the interview in September. It has also been 6 years since I’ve done an interview.

The scary part about this is that I would be going from a union job to an out of scope job but as my hubby said, “What has the union done for you lately.” Let me see…nothing but stress.

The funny part about all of this is, after all this stressing about should I or not, typing up a resume and then dealing with an interview – I still might not be the successful candidate and I have a month to take “my hat out of the ring.” But I guess it’s a win win solution. I either get a chance at this exciting new job opportunity or stay in a job I love.

Thank you Lord for this opportunity, I wouldn’t mind a little wisdom and confidence, and peace that I’ve done what is best for my family and me.