Life Changes
My Work
As most of you know, my company is closing down. Many of the employees – myself included – were fortunate enough to have received this news well in advance before our respective roll-off dates and will receive a decent exit package should we stay on to the end. All our clients have been notified and we are working to bring all existing projects to a successful completion.
So what’s next?
I have been blessed to have numerous opportunities presented to me in the last few weeks. Friends and colleagues have shared my resume and have written very kind recommendations for me on LinkedIn which have contributed to my present situation: I have three offers on the table.
This is a very good thing and very humbling, but it is also very challenging. In past similar situations it was always clear what choice I should make – either because I only had one choice or there was a clear-cut winner. This time it is not so easy. Each offer has their strong points and their weaknesses. To quickly summarize them:
- Senior Flash Developer with a local competitor of my current company
- Senior Interactive Developer with an online gaming company
- Director of Technology with a start-up
I’m sure you can guess what are the pros and cons to each. Some good news is that each of these are 1) located in Austin so thankfully we don’t have to consider moving and 2) are flexible on a mid-August start date. This permits me to stay on at my current position until my roll-off date and then proceed to take care of…
My Health
After nearly two years of splint therapy and orthodontics I will finally be undergoing orthognathic surgery at the end of the month. I’ll spare you all the gory details (visit the link for that) but I will tell you that I’ll be in the hospital for a couple days and recovering at home for at least two weeks. For about six weeks Gianna and I will be on the same meal plan (liquid and soft foods), which will make things a bit easier for Sharon. My wonderful bride is already preparing a list of delicious new soups to try. In the meantime, I need to start packing on the pounds because I know the ones I have won’t stay around for long. Bring on the cakes, cookies, donuts, and burgers! 
I love you. I’m so so proud of you sweetie. We are so blessed that we have you to take care of us! And I am equally blessed that God will let me care for you after your surgery. But at the rate Gianna’s going, I think she’ll surpass you on the food diet.
….I guess I better start on one of those cakes.
Wow, Adam, I didn’t know your company was closing, but I am very glad that you have 3 offers already!
I know you already know this, Adam, but pray over each option and God will guide you in the right direction. I’ll begin a novena to St. Max tonight for you. I wish I could be there for you following surgery but I take great comfort in the fact that you have a wonderful and loving wife to care for you. And, three charming children to distract you!
Love & Prayers,
Mom, MI
You’re in my prayers as always, Adam! I didn’t know your company was closing either! Thank goodness you guys keep this website! I’d never know what’s going on down there!
I am also glad that your wife is there for you in sickness and in health, for better,for worse. Sharon, I’m so glad I have you for a sis-in-law!
As I told one of the residents at my work tonight when she couldn’t fall asleep out of fear, “When you’re afraid you pray and I believe a very powerful prayer is the name Jesus alone. You say “I love you, Jesus!” And there should be great comfort in that.” I smiled as she said, “I love you, Jesus!” over and over again…
Adam,
Ask your Guardian Angel what job is best for you. After all he is the holy heavenly angel God gave you who is watching over, protecting, and helping you make decisions. Put him to work. He is no slacker.
Love dad
Adam: Good luck on making that tough decision, the right answer will come to you and know that you are truly blessed during these uncertain times! Concerning the surgery, Sharon, do you remember Theressa? She had the surgery while we were in school and it all worked out so well for her. If you need any tips, I’ll gladly pass on your contact info. I’ll say a prayer for you guys, but I know you are all in good hands!