[notfarnow]

When I was laid off in February, I went grovelling for a job at one of the big names in town, Company X. Someone said they had work coming that was right in line with what I'd been doing at my previous job, but a better atmosphere and more money. There was some talk of upcoming positions, but nothing solid.

So instead of sitting around and waiting, I took the real estate course, got licensed (2 days after my daughter was born) and started selling.

Last month Company X called back, and I went in for an interview, then another. I was upfront and told them that I was enjoying what I was doing, but would be interested in hearing what they had to offer.

Then 2 weeks ago the RE company I've been working for went t!ts up, and it looks like I'm out ~10k in commissions. It was a kick in the seeds, but seeing how I fared compared to the other ~35 agents... I feel pretty damn good. I managed to scramble and get over to ReMax, and actually have more business than I did a month ago.

So then today I get a call from Company X, and they present me with a formal job offer... 22% raise over my previous employer, better benefits, dynamic work environment, and I can pretty much write my own job description. Back in February, this would have been my dream job... I would have taken it for far less $$$.

I'm pretty sure I'm going to turn it down. I am just having too much fun selling real estate.

Tricky part now is convincing Mrs Notfarnow that this is the Greatest Idea I Ever Had, all over again. It was one thing when there was nothing else on the table, but it's going to be a challenge right after taking that $$$ hit, and when there's a regular "normal person" job waiting there.

Funny how life throws you curve balls.