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Post by les63 on Apr 16, 2014 20:22:58 GMT -5
He starts on Monday. He was on his computer this morning and saw a job opening at a HVAC company on Craigslist. A couple hours later he drove there to inquire. The owner was inhouse so talked to DH after he filled out the application. He hadn't had anyone apply so far with any experience. So hired DH. Damn! It starts at $15.00 an hour. Which is not bad here. The business is close so he can drive a company van home. Our half of the garage will be neater cause he has a LOT of tools, etc. I'm keeping my fingers and toes crossed that this is a major first step back to normalcy not only for DH but me too. Because, I realize I too have issues. Anyway, Woot!!!  |
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Post by Shooby on Apr 16, 2014 20:25:57 GMT -5
That's great les!
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Post by Nazgul Girl on Apr 16, 2014 21:00:16 GMT -5
Good luck ! That's great news. I think things are turning the corner for you guys.
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Apr 16, 2014 21:08:04 GMT -5
Great news!
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Post by taz157 on Apr 16, 2014 21:26:10 GMT -5
Great news!!! Good luck to him and you!
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Post by mollyanna58 on Apr 16, 2014 21:27:24 GMT -5
Wonderful news!
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Post by irishpad on Apr 16, 2014 21:33:59 GMT -5
Les, I'm so happy for you! I hope that DH, with the help of this job, will continue to grow in health. woo hoo!
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Post by busymom on Apr 16, 2014 22:01:59 GMT -5
You've been due for some good Karma. So glad for you!  |
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Post by Gardening Grandma on Apr 16, 2014 23:29:10 GMT -5
Wonderful news! Congrats to him!
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Post by Jaguar on Apr 16, 2014 23:36:50 GMT -5
Oh Les I'm so happy for you and your family.
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Post by NastyWoman on Apr 17, 2014 9:38:36 GMT -5
Congratulations Les |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2014 9:40:17 GMT -5
Les, I'm so happy for you! I hope that DH, with the help of this job, will continue to grow in health. woo hoo!   |
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Apr 17, 2014 9:40:51 GMT -5
Yay! I hope it works out for you all.  |
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Post by bean29 on Apr 17, 2014 9:44:03 GMT -5
Congratulations! Does your DH have experience with HVAC?
Hopefully just having a job will help in your DH's recovery. If you have posted recently I missed it. How is he doing?
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Apr 17, 2014 10:39:54 GMT -5
Les, I am glad to hear this. And I like the fact that you see this as step towards normalcy, not a miraculous event. I think you have it all in perspective, which is a remarkable achievement, given what you have been through.
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Post by sheilaincali on Apr 17, 2014 10:50:11 GMT -5
Congratulations to your husband. Having a job and some place productive to go can work wonders.
I will caution you- my DH is bipolar and we have to work to make sure we regulate his schedule so he doesn't cycle. He's very good at monitoring himself but any time his anxiety ramps up he starts to cycle more. Keep an eye on things and try to help him establish a good, workable schedule.
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Post by les63 on Apr 17, 2014 21:11:46 GMT -5
DH has gotten better. Maybe the right medication. It will be a shock to his system though. He has days and nights mixed up. So it might be interesting at first. He will be drinking coffee again, I'm sure.
He also needs to reschedule with his mental health appointments.
He does have experience in HVAC, over twenty years. When we lived in Washington state he was qualified for geothermal and in-floor/radiant heat (his passion).
He is going into it with a good attitude, so I will hope for the best and support him as much as I can.
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Post by Jaguar on Apr 17, 2014 21:19:29 GMT -5
Damn I'm so happy for you & yours les. 
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Post by Jaguar on Apr 17, 2014 21:21:20 GMT -5
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Post by mmhmm on Apr 18, 2014 20:01:21 GMT -5
Wonderful news, Les. I'm really hoping this is the new beginning all of you need. My very best wishes to each of you. I'll be keeping you all in my thoughts.  |
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Post by Ava on Apr 19, 2014 19:39:57 GMT -5
I'm very happy for you, les. Please let us know how everything goes |
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Post by toomuchreality on Apr 20, 2014 15:42:31 GMT -5
Woo-Hoo!  I'm so happy for you! That's awesome! All my best~ HAPPY EASTER, TO SOME OF MY FAVORITE PEEPS! ![]() |
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