Whaaaatttt? I know, I’m in shock myself. I’m not entirely sure what happened.
Late Wednesday night I receive a note on my LinkedIn asking if I would be interested in a contract role. It was very interesting to me (because I actually enjoy some work!) so I found myself responding, sure let’s chat.
Thursday morning saw me on the phone with the recruiter. The role sounded good. I threw a pay rate out of a place where the sun don’t shine and the recruiter didn’t flinch. Right, that’s like a HUGE increase in pay rate. Turns out my expertise is worth it (ok, they didn’t say that but that must be it right? Or it’s a scam, said my mum and my brother both in separate conversations).
Thursday evening – a phone interview took place with the client and it went splendid. He loved my enthusiasm. Well a pay raise could have been the reason but I swear, the gig was intriguing to me.
Friday – I’m going through contracts to make sure I am good with the details.
Tuesday by 9am – the deal is done. Ms.K is headed back to work for 12 months. Turns out I have a price. Sorry kids.You’ll thank me later, am sure.
What About The Kids?
Great question. No answer yet. I learnt before to not give excuses for events not happening. Don’t worry about the how (I.e. how am I going to make this work), just focus on the what and the why. What Do I Want and Why Do I Want It.
I want this role, it’s a role I doubt I would easily get into as my job titles in the past has never been quite that even though my skill-sets are very relevant (the job market here is really square). It is one that intrigues me and is fanning my corporate passion. It has been a constant internal struggle since I left my role that I still wanted to be part of the corporate world and work on interesting and challenging roles. There was also this unfulfilled goal to actually be paid a certain amount before I actually retire. So that this amazing role has come about with an unthinkable pay rate that more than exceeds my unfulfilled goal and that it’s 12 months ( I like having a end to a job!) is a purple haired unicorn that’s farting rainbows.
Mr.C and I need to figure out the kids. Coco#1 is probably back to a full day childcare and Coco#2 may be under his loving grandparents care for a few months till we get him into childcare at 18 months perhaps. We need a helper now to live the life I dream off, that’s hilarious and ironic.
Forget the Kids, What About 2019 Semi-Retirement Trip?
Did I mention this role comes with a HUGE pay rate increase? The market is thumbing it’s nose at investors everywhere, I’m down in the dumps and Mr.C is overjoyed at the same event 😀 It’s not a case of “1 year more” but a case of “1 year later”! We still have 2020 for the amazing family trip and we would be in a much better financial position that we currently are in. Much better. Heaps. Tonnes. Truckloads.
You’ve Bought Your Tickets Though!
Si, senor. I’ve also been studying Spanish in preparation to live in Spain for a period of time. That’s the beauty of remaining flexible. All we did was purchase 1 way tickets to London for the family. Nothing else. I’m not sure if this was us remaining flexible or ‘sitting on our bums’ with the trip planning. I’ll go with flexible, we wanted to book more as we neared the date. Anything can change right when you book far out in advance? Yep, that is absolutely right.
Speaking about finances though, we’ve a weighty post coming up on our current dilemma on dwelling so look out for that. For now, Ms.K is unexpected headed back into work!
Author: Ms.K
Ms.K is everything that Mr.C is, without the natural interest in investing and company financials! The activity planner for the family, the driver of random ideas and soon to be ‘retiring’ in to full time motherhood – Ms.K has no idea what she’s in for but remains super excited!