It is no secret that Chad had been unhappy for sometime working with Boston Market. He wasn't feeling fulfilled and most of his time was spent "putting out fires" and doing things that were out of his scope along with his true job functions. He is a trooper and always gave his all, but I knew he wasn't happy. A couple of months ago his boss resigned from the company after being with them for 20+ years. That was a big red flag and after having a long discussion Chad and I agreed that he should start looking around for a new job/company. After several interviews and offers that we decided not to pursue one came across that was a perfect fit for Chad and our family. Every single aspect of the new position/company is exactly what we were looking for and we couldn't be happier! It is even better for us financially, we don't have to move and so much more that make this a perfect fit for our family. Chad's last day with his former company was May 2 which is also the same day that he signed an offer letter and accepted his new job.
Chad and I decided that he needed some time to decompress from the stress he had been under with his former company, we mutually decided that he would take a three week break. From Monday, May 2 until today, May 22 we have spent the entire time together having a blast while our kids have been at school and after school and weekends having a great time with our kids. I've posted a few of our outings on Facebook and know that many have been wondering how Chad was able to get out and about with me so much, here is your answer!
In the past three weeks during our "vacation" we've gone to breakfast and lunch together almost every single day, surprised our kids at their school lunches, gone to happy hour with friends, seen a few movies, played golf, spent the day at the lake with friends, volunteered at our kids school, gone to yoga, done plenty of shopping, bought a BMW, strolled the Domain and downtown Austin, took the kids to Schlitterbahn on a school/weekday and so much more. This past Wednesday was our 14th wedding anniversary, we loved having the chance to reminisce and spend the entire day together. Chad was able to 100% decompress and truly relax during his break. He has enjoyed living "the Sara life" for three weeks and is now rested, eager and excited to start fresh with a new company and a new position. We made many memories in the past three weeks and had the most incredible time enjoying each others' company without a single stress in our world. It was priceless!
Here are just a few pics and highlights of our time:
Please join me in wishing Chad a great first day tomorrow and sending him a big congratulations!
Best of luck my love, I'm so proud and happy for you!! xoxo
Until next time, count your blessings :)
Sara
