I just wanted to post an update. My interview was today. Yay!! I had to work all morning so I was kind of dreading driving over an hour to my interview. But- I did. The interview was 2 hours. For just me. I think it went well. I felt prepared for all of the questions. I think I did well on the fly.

I had to prepare a presentation which was kind of nerve wracking. But I did it and I then finished with only a second to spare for alloted time. If that didn’t demonstrate my (lucky) time management skills I don’t know what will.

I did find out Id be gone a lot if I got it. At least out of town overnight a few nights a month. I talked it over with my live in beau and he said he thinks that would be okay and he would take care of my animals while I’m gone. That’s my biggest hesitation. Not being home with my animals. But- only a few days at a time isn’t horrible. I just miss them. And my beau too.

I worry if he were to ever leave, what that would mean for my home life. I talked it over with some distant family that lives nearby and they assured me that they can come out to help if that were to happen while I figured out something more permanent. So that made me feel better. Of course I don’t have an offer. I might not even get the job. But- it felt liberating to be confident in myself and my worth. And the panel interviewing me seemed to genuinely engage in the process.

We shall see. They said I’ll hear something either way in a week. I have mixed feelings. I want the job but I also don’t want to be gone. Then again- if ever there was a time in my new life I could travel and really do this, it’s now. I’m young, I don’t had kiddos at home, and a career change like this can open up more doors for my future.

Thanks y’all for the kind words and support. Really helped!!.