Lots of excitement

Yesterday, out of the blue, a possible job opportunity came up. It's not a sure thing, but I have a good feeling about it. It's in my current career, but at a different company. The company is actually located in The City (about 3 hours away), so I'm proposing to work at home four days a week. Telecommuting could be a great option for me - lack of commute means more time for Baby E and life, but it has the stability of a J-O-B.

The opening actually came to me through a woman I helped with her resume a few years back. So chalk one up for networking. She's able to give me the behind-the-scenes scoop, and it sounds good. They offer generous vacation and holiday schedules, along with summer Fridays.

There are a couple of "signs" that give me a good vibe about it. First, the woman has the same unusual spelling of her name as my first boss and mentor. Second, the name of the company happened to come up in my book yesterday before I heard from her. Lastly, I just have that excited feeling in my stomach that makes me feel like it's a good move. Of course, I haven't met the bosses or negotiated anything, but I like to follow my gut (that's where the Goddess lives, right?). As a cherry on top, Papa D was enthusiastic and supportive, which makes me think the scheme isn't as hare-brained as my usual ideas.

This morning, I had coffee with someone who works in the different career that I am considering. This new career would require me to go back to school for a master's degree, followed by a one-year internship. I'm excited both about the prospect of school and about the career afterward. It would involve working with kids and offer the schedule of a school teacher. My breakfast did nothing to deter my interest. The man, who has worked in the field for 20 years, was very encouraging, making his job seem rewarding and manageable.

So, not to get ahead of myself but I realize I may have a little dilemma about whether I still want to pursue this new career if I have a new job, how the telecommuting might work with being in school, and a lot of other questions. It comes down to needing to decide which path is right - the one I've been on or a new one.

To top it all off, I've also applied for a part-time job with a local nonprofit organization. The idea would be that the job would serve as a "foundation" client for my freelance business. Again, the benefits of working from home, with more flexibility if I am my own boss. I'm concerned that they are looking for someone with less experience and less salary, but it seemed worth the effort to apply.

Well, there's no reason to borrow worry from the future, so I'll just keep meditating, keep listening to the little voice inside, and make a decision when the time comes.