Yes, one thing we should clarify - I HATE the job. It's not the worst I've ever had but I sure don't like it. It's my second time around at it (ironically it's hers as well) and both times I have taken it only out of desperation, because many years ago I said I would never do this line of work again. The pay is lousy and I hate the work.

The thing is when I leave this job I am thinking I will probably leave the area as well. I feel like I need a fresh start and to get some sort of new path in life. As much as I'd like to see if she could/would be a part of it, I can't do it while I work there. But the other thing is I'm also afraid that if I do get to start up something, it's because I'm looking for an excuse not to face my fears and move on with life... something I think I was subconsciously doing when I was married.

To answer your first question, she is actually a manager in my department. We don't work together often, but I never know when I am going to need her help with something.