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I finally got a new job!!!

After months of searching, I finally got a new job. I originally applied for a Unit Manager position with this company. The lady that interviewed me called me on Tuesday and told me she was drawn to my resume and she wanted to meet with me ASAP. We met for my first interview Wednesday morning.

She was very impressed by my background but said she wanted someone with more experience in management for the Unit Manager position. I admitted to her that I knew it was a long shot when I applied for the position because I don't have any management experience. She said to me, "I like you. I like you a lot. I like your attitude. I have the perfect position for you." She told me all about the position and then told em how much it pays (double what I make now). She then asked me if I was interested. It took all of my self control to not jump out of the chair and beg her for the job. I cal my told her I was very interested. She then told me she would let me know by Friday.

I spent all day Thursday pacing around the house waiting for the phone to ring. I was a mess!! Finally, at 2:30 the phone rang. I looked at the caller ID and saw it was her. My stomach started doing flip-flops. Well, she offered me the job and I accepted. I got off the phone and starting jumping around like a complete fool!!!

I am going to be the nurse in charge of the restorative department and head of patient education. It is a Monday-Friday, 9-5, job. No weekends, no holidays!! I am sooo excited!! I have never had a Mon.-Fri. job. And the best part is, I will be making double what I make now!! That right there, will solve a lot of my problems.

New job offer...

For George, that is!! He currently delivers for a deli here in the area. He was talking to one of his 6 managers the other day about why there are so many managers and what they each do. Somehow, in this conversation, he told the manager that he is a former franchisee (owner) of a Domino's Pizza. The next thing he knows, he is being called into the office by the franchisee of this deli. The guy starts asking him all kinds of questions like why he is just driving and why did he sell his business.

Well, to make a long story short, they want him to be the catering manager. It is a Monday-Friday, 9 to 5 job. He has never had a job like that!! When he owned Domino's he had to work every weekend most of the time and some days he would have to work all day and all night!! I think it is a great opportunity for him. He told them he wants to think about it for a little bit and then he will let them know.

Hopefully, he will make a decision within the next week!!

Starting life on a budget!!!

Well, after being here in Florida for 9 months, we got our first proposed tax bill. Since the house was just built before we moved in, it had never been assessed. Well, we were way over assessed and our mortgage is going up almost $500 every month!!! Since we found this out, we have been thinking of ways to save extra money and make some more money.

One of the reasons that we moved to Florida was that the cost of living was supposed to be cheaper. Well, you can buy a house pretty cheap here in Florida. After that, forget it. Homeowner's insurance is the same as what we were paying in NJ, taxes are the same, gas is higher, water and electric are more expensive, there is sales tax on almost everything here, and food is more expensive. And then, to top it all off, Florida pays less!!! Yes, we knew all of this before we moved here, but it is still tough to deal with.

George got a part time job delivering for a local deli but since they are new, they aren't very busy. I am also looking for a second job to supplement my income. I applied at a local Domino's Pizza for a position as a delivery driver. (George used to own a Domino's back in Jersey, so I used to help him out and work for him and I liked delivering.) Hopefully, they will call me soon so I can start making some extra cash!!!

I am also looking for a better paying primary job. I am not having much luck though. I have a fabulous resume (courtesy of http://www.resumebee.com/) and have gone on many interviews. I have even been offered positions but have had to turn them down because either the pay is lower than I currently make or health benefits would cost more and the pay would be the same. I can't believe that with the major nursing shortage, there are so few nursing jobs here. It amazes me!!!

Besides looking for jobs we have also cut costs elsewhere. For instance, we have started cooking more instead of going out, I stopped smoking, and we are selling things we don't need or use on eBay. I have also cut way back on my shopping. I don't buy anything unless I absolutely need it!! And, if I don't have the cash on me to buy it, then too bad, I'm not getting it!!!

So, we'll see how we make out!! I'll keep you posted!!!

2 weeks and still no cigarettes!!!

All I have to say is WOOOOHOOOO!!! I made it!! I have even been forgetting to take the Chantix and I still have no cravings for a smoke. I am so proud of myself!!!

I keep thinking of all the $$$ that I am saving and how much better I feel. It makes me wonder why I didn't do this sooner!!!

My new adventure!!

Since I spend a lot of money on candles (I am obsessed with them), I have decided to try to make them myself. Fellow nestie lisaroo over at Life, Love, & Soap has recently started making her own candles. I like the ones she has pictured in her blog so I am going to give it a shot. I have joined a couple of candle making forums and ordered myself a votive starter kit from Peak Candle Supply. I will keep you posted on my adventure!!

1 week without smoking!!!!

I never in a million years thought that I would be able to do this. I have zero willpower and for me to go this long without a cigarette and not even have a craving for one is a miracle!!! I am so happy and I feel so good!!!