Can I beg for a little mojo? UPDATE in last post

[brittone2]

DH defends for his PhD in early May. He got 3 job offers in the past week or so and was hoping to hear from a 4th company. Today the 4th company said they are putting together an offer and he should receive it by the end of today.

The 4th company is the place I think DH would be happiest professionally. It doesn't pay quite as much as he might make elsewhere, but I think he'd really like the work. They also offer a lot of nice side benefits in terms of flex time and a lot of flexibility in general, which we value. However, we still need a certain number to make that job work out financially (would involve an out of state move, etc.). I'm not sure if they'll be able to hit that number, kwim? eta: it is also a small company, and to add us on to the health insurance plan is 10K, so we need the offer to be enough to offset that and provide enough for the COL in that area.

I know there are much larger, much more important concerns out there in the world, but if you wouldn't mind tossing some mojo our way, that would be great. I'm thankful he has a few offers in this economy, and truthfully any of them would be a great opportunity.

If you could spare a little mojo today as he awaits his offer, we would sooooo appreciate it. So much is going to change for us in the next week or two...3 of the 4 jobs involve an out of state move (with a newborn), etc. so life is a little hectic right now. He'll be making a decision in the next week or 10 days I think, so big changes ahead for us.

[SnuggleBuggles]

Very best of luck and lots of mojo headed your family's way.

Beth

[JTsMom]

Tons and tons of mojo coming your way. I hope you guys find the best possible match.

[elephantmeg]

major mojo!!!!!!!!!!!

[egoldber]

Good luck! But how exciting that he has so many choices!!

[maestramommy]

Sending you good thoughts for the best offer!:hug5:

[DrSally]

mojo your way! I hope he gets the offer that works best for him and your family! So exciting to be done with grad school and making real $$

[crl]

Good luck to you all!
Catherine

[AnnieW625]

Sure Beth here is some mojo for your DH!

[MoJo]

MoJo here for you and your family!

[firstbaby]

Sending mojo and positive thoughts your way! What an exciting next chapter. Keep us posted!

[Melbel]

Sending more P, PT and MOJO MOJO MOJO your DH's way!

[BabyMine]

Mojo, positive thoughts and vibes coming your way!!!

[JoyNChrist]

Major good vibes headed your way! :)

[WatchingThemGrow]

Absolutely! How ROCKIN' is he to have 4 offers! :jammin: Go give him a high-five for me! My vote is to pick the one that keeps you here :) , but I'll send that mojo anyway for the one you think would be the best fit for your family! GL!

[MommyofAmaya]

*crossing fingers*

[citymama]

Lots of positive thoughts coming your family's way! Your DH has his 3 little good luck charms so I'm sure the world will be his oyster and he'll have any of the job options he wants. :thumbsup:

[brittone2]

Thanks for the mojo so far. The initial offer is at least close to our ballpark number. If he can get them to up it a few thousand, he'll be a happy guy. If they can't up it, I don't think we'll be able to do it. Hoping they deal well with his counter. This stuff makes me crazy!

I really, really appreciate the mojo!!

[MontrealMum]

Just saw this...sending you more mojo should you need it :) Sounds like his job prospects are great :bighand:

[gatorsmom]

Prayers and pt coming your way!

[MamaSnoo]

Mojo for your DH and your family...congrats to him and good luck with everything!

[arivecchi]

Wow! Four offers in this economy! :bowdown: Mojo, mojo, mojo!!!

[brittone2]

Wow! Four offers in this economy! :bowdown: Mojo, mojo, mojo!!!

Thanks so much. He is an amazingly hard worker, and has the benefit of having entered grad school as a "nontraditional" student...he worked in industry as a chemist before going back for his PhD, so that helps a ton in terms of setting him apart a bit as a "new grad". He also had a pretty good network in place which was tremendously helpful.

I feel silly asking for mojo since I realize in this economy we should be sooo thankful regardless of what job he ends up with. I'm very, very thankful we have some viable options.

I do appreciate the mojo a ton. I feel a little selfish having even asked, but I'm so grateful that the BBB has been sending it our way.

[mommyp]

Good luck! Lots of mojo coming your way. No matter what happens, it's going to be a busy time!!

[vludmilla]

Mounds and mounds of mojo for you and DH!!!

[kristenk]

Oh, good luck! I'm late to the thread, but lots of mojo coming your way!

I hope they come up on their offer a bit to make it worthwhile. Quality of life is such an important consideration.

[mctlaw]

Here's some more mojo coming your way!

[g-mama]

Good luck, Beth! Be sure to let us know what happens.

[jgenie]

Major mojo on the way!!!

[lmh2402]

sending lots of good wishes and vibes to your family!

[dcmom2b3]

mojomojomojomojo. OHM!

:hug5:

[bubbaray]

P&PT and mojo coming your way!

PS -- congratulations!

[KpbS]

P+PT headed your way. Hope he gets the best offer :) :hug:

[mommy111]

mojo mojo mojo mojo
I'm sure the new little one is bringing you plenty of mojo with him as well.

[kozachka]

More mojo is coming your way. I know how stressful negotiating a job offer can be, but the fact that he has 3 other offers should help with negotiations. Good luck making the right decision, and congratulations on 4 offers and upcoming graduation.

[caleymama]

Sending lots of good thoughts your way! :thumbsup:

[kedss]

big hugs, and sending big mojo, after 7 years we finally got the PhD done, so I know the feeling-

[brittone2]

The mojo comes through again!!!

DH submitted his counter yesterday. Today they came back with numbers that make us feel pretty good about going. He committed to the new position this afternoon.

now for the craziness of a move w/ a newborn!!!!

THank you *so* much for the mojo!!!

[JoyNChrist]

Yay!!! (Although I'm so not envious of the moving with a newborn situation, lol.)

[BabyMine]

:yay: That's wonderful!!! BBB Mojo is good stuff.

[SnuggleBuggles]

Yay!!! Moving anywhere exciting? :)

Beth

[JBaxter]

The mojo comes through again!!!

DH submitted his counter yesterday. Today they came back with numbers that make us feel pretty good about going. He committed to the new position this afternoon.

now for the craziness of a move w/ a newborn!!!!

THank you *so* much for the mojo!!!

Where are you headed?

[arivecchi]

Fantastic news! Good luck with the move!

[WatchingThemGrow]

Yay!!! Glad it worked out! How totally cool. AND how totally cool you guys have a new baby, too. Life if just smiley over at your house, right?:bouncy:

Let me know a practical way I can help out, pretty please? Boxes, helpers, housecleaner referral, RE agent, etc. Do you have to sell your house first or move first? That Mojo is powerful stuff!

[DrSally]

Great news!

[citymama]

Hurray! Hope you are moving somewhere wonderful! And that you can hire movers to take the pressure off - you don't need any more excitement in your lives right now!

[brittone2]

Moving to PA (family from there originally). I will miss NC but this is DH's dream job...working for a chemical instrumentation company. Great flexibility, flex time, etc. which is awesome with three kids right now. I think it is kinda DH's dream job.

Thankfully they are paying for "all reasonable moving expenses" or I would not survive LOL.

We'll be waiting to put our house on the market until we are out of here. I can't deal with showings and 3 kids LOL. That would be a one way ticket to insanity land for me right now!

We'll be renting for a year or so until this house sells. Not my ideal, but in this market, there isn't much alternative. Which means we'll be moving again with 3 kids (including a one year old LOL) but I'll cross that bridge when we're ready to buy ;)

Thank you sooo much for the Mojo. I'm so happy for DH. He has worked sooo hard.

[ThreeofUs]

Fantastic news!!!

GL to you in your move.

[kozachka]

Great news :cheerleader1: and congratulations!

[maestramommy]

Congratulations!:cheerleader1:

[JTsMom]

Congratulations!!!! How wonderful! :)

I hope you all will be very happy there. PA is my home state.

[lmh2402]

wonderful news - congrats to your family!

[MontrealMum]

Congratulations - I'm so happy for all of you :cheerleader1: