January 18, 2007
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A New Quandary
We’ve been cruising along with some very specific ideas of what and when things are going to happen in our lives. Although since we are dealing with the Air Force, we know that none if this is by any means set in stone and could in-fact change at the whim of some higher up that has no idea of what’s going on and doesn’t really care, just wants to shelve that particular set of papers and call it a day.
Some of the ideas we have in our minds:
In June Hubby will retire from the Air Force after 26 years.
Also in June we will move to New Mexico, preferably and most likely Albuquerque.
We have no jobs, no home and no idea of where we are going to live, but that doesn’t bother us.
We will both get jobs, begin saving up his retirement check and after a year find a place we love that has land and buy it.
Sounds pretty good so far right? Hubby will still actually be in the Air Force until September — that is assuming they approve his DEROS extension request (still waiting on that). He will be on terminal leave (using up leave he’s accrued over the year). It’s not a perfect plan, it has lots of uncertainties about it, which to be truthful we both kind of like, after years of having each decision scripted for us — this new way is pretty exciting.
So — what’s the quandary — well… one of the guys from Kirkland AFB (which is in Albq., New Mexico – where we WANT to go) called hubby and wants him to come fill the recently vacated superintendent slot there. So here’s the pros
1 -They (Air Force) move us to Albq. and provide us with housing upon arrival until we find a place
2. Immediate employment allows hubby the opportunity to start working on getting his golf teaching certification thingy
3. Medical, Dental and all the other “bennies” are provided
4. He only has to give them a year, then he can retire from there
5. If he retires from there, his mom and sister and my folks can be at the retirement ceremony (and perhaps some good friends from other states — CA, NE hint, hint, nudge, nudge??)
Cons:
1. If he get’s a different job and retires, he’ll have that paycheck and his retirement check
2. He’ll be working for the same program AFRL (that may be a biggie!)
3. He’ll be in the Air Force still
4. If he withdraws his retirement papers and they try to “hire” him and fail, we have to start from square one
5. They may want us sooner than June or later than June…
Damn. I was hoping that would help, but they are balanced out pretty well. OK — advice and opinion time:
What do you think?
Comments (17)
Wow….lots of changes…….positive, but yes changes……………good luck and congrads on the retirement……..hugs.:birdie::celebrate:
Put your head in the toilet and flush repeatedly.
yep, thats all the advice I have. :hammer:
big decision……..sorry i can’t help make it for you !
I am new to your site, so I don’t know all the intangibles, but it sounds like a winner to me! But then, I am not a big fan of uncertainty, either. It just seems to me like you get to reach your goals sooner that way, if it works out, with less risk. Good luck!
If it were me, I’d have dh retire and do it the way we had planned to begin with. Just my 2 cents.
wow…not an easy decision by any means…
I love how prompt the military is about giving you info…
Just curious… why is #1 on the con list really a con? Do you mean different job, as in a non-military paycheck + retirement check?
Tough decision…. on the one hand, it would be a great way to segue into non-military life, ending up being stationed where you want to live, get the move paid for (saving much $$ there) & it’s only one year, but…. on the other hand, it’s still a year that you’ve been planning to be ‘free’….
How much time do you have to decide? Prayers for an easy decision, and confidence that you feel His will in the decision.
I am praying for you. That you make the right choices.:big-smile:
You have quite a decision to make! I’m sure that whatever you decide will be the best for your family. Good luck.
hmm they both sound really good so it will be hard choice but i think the second one is better least ya guys have a place to stay and covered and ya said it would last a year right and he can get out. So least for that year you could save money to get another place and no worries.What does hubby think? hard one lol Have a great day!
Dang I thought we had some changes in the works. Ed’s job the move etc. You have a lot to think over. I am sure it will work out how it is supposed. That is what we are clinging to anyway. :big-smile:
RYC: I posted the link for the CRT. I have to make sure and ask for the reversal drops when I go in and before I leave. He has a tendency to forget. They are so worth the $30 bucks. For too many years I drove after appt’s without them. Usually when I get my eyes check no one can drive me. That’s when I decided to ask if they had anything for that and walah.
Have a great day
just remember….if you keep thinking of and focusing on the negatives of the situation, then that becomes your focus (even if you really think you’re NOT thinking about those things so much)….so consider the positives more and more and let your energy/thought go to that….”energy flows where attention goes…” and all that stuff…..once you tip the scale in a positive direction with your intentions, then no matter what the decision, you end up with a win…..things start to roll into place….
basically, don’t dwell on the negatives when trying to make a decision….just consider the good that will come from it…picture it and feel it…if it is something you really want, then your decision will be clear…..
OK, that was WAY too preachy….:hammer: but heartfelt, nonetheless….yeah, it’s pretty obvious I am really interested in “the secret” right now….:wink-wink:
say a prayer or two….always a good thought, too!:big-smile:
WOW! It looks like you do have a tough decision. If it were me, I would look at home much hubby really wanted to get away from the AF. If he’s willing to give it another year, then look at how much it will cost you to move from Ha., to NM., and ask yourselves if the difference $$ is really worth it, and look at the saving from medical. Then get some answers you’re uncertain on-ESPECIALLY the con #4. If he really has it in mind to hire on with the AF as a civilian, then he needs to know if they will hire him right after he retires. Being able to work on his golfing teaching thingy while still military is a bonus. On the other hand…having 2 paychecks sounds pretty good to me too.. The way I see it, you guys can’t lose.
Follow your guts. You know what feels right, if you sit still and listen closely enough.
I will be praying God directs your path.
RYC: I have not seen the Close to My Heart Stamps.
Stampin Up! Has not gone acrilyc yet.
Magic 8 ball? Seriously I would never presume to give advice on such big life things. How exciting to have such big, good decisions to be making soon, though!! Good luck
The more the merrier. :big-smile: Those darn Girl Scout cookies. Thank goodness we don’t know anyone that sells them any longer. Yay for my butt. :celebrate: