So we have had such a couple of months. Chad's company he works for is restructuring the sales team and whole company actually. So last month there was a conference call letting everyone know they were going to be doing lay offs and that everyone should be recieving a letter of either an offer or that they are let go. The letters would be sent out by Nov.23. Needless to say Everyone was freaking out. Chad talked to everyone in his region almost daily. Speculations were flying.
We personally were about 98% sure Chad would be one let go. The thing was Chad has already been hired by this Financial company and is studying for tests that he has to take and pass before they can contract him. So the lay off would have been good because Chad could have taken the Severence Package and we would have had health insurance through until the baby was born and would have pay up until he got the tests done with and contracted with the new company. I thought this is okay Chad was going to quit anyway. The problem you may ask..... I have been struggling with Chad quitting Nutro and goint to work at the Finance place because it is Commission based. We would be taking a HUGE Risk financially, losing his company car, (leaving us with one car) And a new baby all in just months. I was freaking out.... I prayed and felt like everything was going to be okay and that what ever Chad decides to do we were going to be just fine. I held on to that feeling and am really leaning on faith. Well Nutro decided not to send out letters and that they were meeting personally with each person to let them know of their fate.. Chad walked in on Monday ready to accept the Severence package. Walked out of the meeting with a dagger in his chest... why? because they offered him a new position and because they offered the position he could not take the Severence if he didn't want to accept. So he has no choice but to stay on with Nutro for insurance and pay untill the Baby is born.
My turmoil: What does the lord want us to do? On one hand it is a miracle that he was offered a position. His old boss was even shocked not because of Chad's work but because they are letting go of so many people. People that have been with the company for 15 plus years and a lot people are asked to relocate. So it looks like a blessing from the lord that he was offered a position that also allows us to stay here. But then it is also a miracle he was hired at AXA the financial place because everyone there has a degree in finance and is right out of college and start there. Chad has no finance background or a degree and he doesn't know why they hired him. So is that the lord telling Chad that he should go into this field?
Chad's turmoil: He really wants to do the Financial thing. It is where his heart is and he really wants to go into this field. But he knows we have a baby coming so he understands my concerns with the commission based job. He is very confident in his ability to do this new job. Understands the economy is crazy but is a very faith driven person. He is really not liking Nutro. He hates Corporate America and is really a Self Employed type person which is why he has always been happiest owning his own buisness and doing his own thing. He says is the lord testing us to see if we will take the risk?
I wonder if the lord wants us to take risks?
Anyway too much thinking is bad I think. Anyway just needed to let it all out.
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We'll be thinking about you and praying for you. Tough decisions!
Wow! That's a lot to think about. Keep praying, you both are so good at listening to promptings - just be ready and what you're told!
uh, I couldn't help but get teary through your post! I totally understand you position. Chad really should do what he loves because that is where he will flourish. uh, tough. But I am glad you guys are stable and moving forward and not back. seems like a blessing.
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