Thursday 8 September 2011

anchored






It seems i will not miss my usual joints after all.

Adrian and i have decided to NOT rent out our house and we just come home every weekend. So by Friday evening, i'm back to our comfy kingsize bed and green rococo bedroom. We will just rent a small place in Norfolk for the meantime while i'm working there.

Well the decision to not rent OUR house and come back home is only a temporary decision and will be reviewed after 6 months of being in Norfolk. Until we find we are adjusted there and having a circle of friends,maybe then we will rent this place out.

The decision therefore will have an impact to our lifestyle. We will live frugally for a year or so (as if we aren't doing so already!) (since were paying for two bills: electricity,gas,cable,water, council tax for two houses + rent in Norfolk), just so i could complete this rotation.

Such an amazing sacrifice on Adrian's part, just for my career advancement.

I married a wonderful person.


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Adrian's reasoning: the short term sacrifice will lead to a more long-term advancement.

I keep repeating that in my mind. Just in case i get scared and bottle it out.

But no. I wont.


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New position means no annual holiday leaves until after 6 months.

This is my biggest sacrifice of all.

I am thankful that my brother and his girlfriend are kind enough to postpone their wedding to next year for mine and Adrian's benefit. Such selfless people, my brother R and his girlfriend S. But my brother has wonderful plans for the following months so he has his hands full.

I am sad that I am foregoing going home, and I am officially breaking my being-home-in-the-Philippines-every-calendar-year-rule but in the current climate of employment in the UK, id sure miss my job if id lose it.

This has been the BIGGEST reason stopping me from taking on this new job. But back to Adrian's statement, its just a short-term sacrifice.

The person who said being an adult is easy was a liar.


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whats the news on your part,my loves?


4 comments:

Aileen said...

That means you are not coming home this December? *wailing* Sad.

On the other hand, I am happy about this new job and all the new possibilities in your life. Adrian is right -- short term sacrifice for a long term advancement.

And you are right, you married a wonderful person.

Your blessings are pouring in, Chel. :)

kookooforcocopuffs said...

That means you are not coming home this December? *wailing* Sad.

On the other hand, I am happy about this new job and all the new possibilities in your life. Adrian is right -- short term sacrifice for a long term advancement.

And you are right, you married a wonderful person.

Your blessings are pouring in, Chel. :)

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Hi Ai!!! I am sad on the thought i cannot go home in December...this was the biggest part why i was still hesitant to take on a new job...but i think i have to do this...hold my breath regarding going home until i am allowed to go on 'long leaves'..i think ill be allowed for short leaves but not anything more than a week..sad kaayo ko coz i was looking forward to seeing you,gyud!

thanks for always being such a great support ,Ai...lucky are we to have you in our lives..having you cheering on is such a big confidence booster...i really treasure you for that;-)

Thank you,Ai;-)xxx and i miss you more thinking i wont be seeing you just yet..but soon, ill be able to go and see you..

Liza said...

Like you, I used to go home every year too. But since I had Lucas, I haven't been home--it's been 2 years now. I agree with Adrian--sometimes we have to make little sacrifices in the short-term to achieve long-term benefits. And yes, you are married to a wonderful person! :-)

kookooforcocopuffs said...

Like you, I used to go home every year too. But since I had Lucas, I haven't been home--it's been 2 years now. I agree with Adrian--sometimes we have to make little sacrifices in the short-term to achieve long-term benefits. And yes, you are married to a wonderful person! :-)

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Oh liz, that is so true..i console myself with that fact that after a few sacrifices, i will be rewarded with going home..but your sacrifice isnt sacrifice..YOU have Lucas..maybe its a trade-off..but a lovely one;-) Sagdi lang Liz, soon, we will all go home, like we used to;-)