Mixed Blessings

Mike has an offer of employment! Yesterday the company that he has been doing temporary work with offered him a job working as a part of their technology team. Well, they offered him a temp-to-perm job, so there is a chance that it would not turn into full time, permanent employment, but is definitely a step in the right direction. Mike and I have been so intrigued by the idea of going into the military that I think we both thought it was the only option that was really going to pan out for us. But then this position comes along and we are, ironically, thrown for a loop.

Ever since Mike lost his job in February, he has been looking for a place where he can use his skills and his passion for excellence. The military has seemed like one of those places. Mike has really adopted that feeling that he could serve his country in a much more meaningful way than just following the rules and paying taxes. The military "job" may not be exactly what he has studied to do, but it would definitely give him the opportunity for career growth as well. But the fact is he would be gone for months at a time. I just don't know how that would affect our marriage and our relationship. This new opportunity came from a temporary job that a friend from church recruited him for. It is in technology, not I/O consulting, the hours would be long, and he isn't sure what career advancement would be available to him. However, the job is here in Pittsburgh, the city we have come to love. We would not have to leave the extraordinary friends we have made here. We would not necessarily have to leave the apartment that we love. We would be able to make even deeper roots and deeper friendships.

I'm not one to often publicly ask for prayers, and I know only about 2.5 people read my blog, but if anyone happens to see this, please pray for Mike and I. We both feel torn about what to do and would desperately covet any advice or prayers that could be sent out way. Happy Saturday everyone!