My grand scheme to retire at the age of 35 has come one step closer to fruition today as Kerry has learned that she got the promotion she has been going for. She’s done this despite spending the last few days since the interview convincing herself and the rest of the world that she hadn’t got it.
It’s going to mean a few changes in the Hughes household, as if there weren’t enough changes on the cards already. Kerry’s going to have to increase her days from 3 to 4 days a week, and she’s also probably going to have to spend a night away from home every now and again. This means that our childcare arrangements are going to have to be fiddled with, but this shouldn’t be too much of a problem. I’ve arranged to change my hours so that I’ll be working three thirteen and a half hour shifts a week rather than my current four nine and a half. This basically means I’ll be getting a full time wage but having four days off a week, which appeals to the lazy sod in me greatly. Nursery has made flexible noises also, so there may be a possibility of increasing her days there to three times a week.
I’m very proud of Kerry. Not only has she got a promotion; she has got the promotion at a time when she is probably at her least employable (being just about to go on 6 months maternity leave).
Congratulations, Kerry! Well done. Maybe you could give us some insight into your success (aside from all of that hard work, dedication and inspiring innovation type stuff because, while it may be okay for you, that crap takes way too much energy).