Happy news
I finally got the offer from Company in Northern Virginia. I accepted the verbal offer and am awaiting the written offer. If all goes well, I will be on staff by October 1st.
5768 is starting out well for me.
As soon as I have that offer letter in hand, I’m going to visit some banks to discuss mortgage options. I found a development that I really, really like. I want to see if I can afford it. It’s a development that builds to suit. I would buy now and move in next May or June. That would work. I’m steadily working my way out of debt, and that would give me a chance to work up a larger down payment.
A job and a new home… big year ahead for me. Don’t worry. The blog is going to stick around.
September 24th, 2007 at 6:14 pm
I’m toasting my evening shot of scotch to you, Meryl. That’s great news and I’m happy for you!
September 24th, 2007 at 7:08 pm
Mazel Tov!
September 24th, 2007 at 7:17 pm
And another mazel Tov!
September 24th, 2007 at 7:24 pm
Wonderful news, they are lucky to have you working for them!
Good luck on finding a new home in a good neigborhood.
September 24th, 2007 at 8:19 pm
Congratulations! Wait, does this mean you’re leaving Richmond? I thought you were looking at places down there.
September 24th, 2007 at 8:24 pm
Nope. I’m pretty set in Richmond. The job is a telecommute, with trips up to NorVA when needed.
September 24th, 2007 at 8:51 pm
I lifted an Arbor Brewing Co. Sacred Cow IPA in your honor this evening, Meryl. Lucky company; we wish you all sorts of success with them.
September 24th, 2007 at 9:08 pm
Mazel Tov!
chsw
September 24th, 2007 at 10:16 pm
Congratulations. And if you’d ever like to get together (along with any other NoVA residents here) on one of your trips north, just say the word.
September 24th, 2007 at 10:38 pm
Ah, I see. Telecommuting rules.
I’m with David. If you ever have a NoVA party, count me in. I’ll see if I can get Meredith to come, too (she’s singing in the Temple choir now, and I’m currently trying to figure out if they let goyim on the technology committee :) ). I recommend Wegman’s. (What? You had better things to do in college than hang out at a grocery store?)
September 24th, 2007 at 10:43 pm
I’ve been to Wegman’s. The friends who tipped me off to the job opportunity live in NoVa, and have taken me to Wegman’s, Trader Joe’s, and a variety of restaurants. Plus they’ve helped me find kosher butcher shops, etc. I’m quite famliar with Rockville now.
I like the Royal Dragon. Maybe a lunch there on a Sunday that I’m not teaching. During winter break, perhaps.
September 25th, 2007 at 1:21 am
Congratulations, Meryl, I wish you success in your new job.
September 25th, 2007 at 1:24 am
I hereby join the chorus of congrats!
I wish there was a Wegman’s in my area, but having a TJ’s close by mostly makes up for it.
Keep us posted; we’d love to come down for a visit!
September 25th, 2007 at 4:08 am
Whee! Mazal tov!!
I have the perfect vacation destination for you, when you’ve built up enough vacation time.
September 25th, 2007 at 8:36 am
Jay, the first thing I did was call the folks at the condo complex I’m interested in. If I buy one from then, it will be ready around May/June.
What I’m trying to decide is if I should stop looking. I sort of decided I want new construction. After I saw that condo, I decided I wanted single-floor living. There are only a couple of complexes like that in the Richmond area, and this one is far and away the best quality, best construction, nicest, and best-located community I’ve found. Plus, a friend of mine already lives there.
Some people tell me I should get a realtor and keep looking. But I’ve found the place I really, really, really like, and would frankly move in tomorrow if I could.
I’m trying to decide if I should keep looking or not. I’ve done a lot of research into new construction in Richmond. Once I eliminate townhouses (and stairs), there isn’t a whole lot.
September 25th, 2007 at 9:39 am
Mazel tov! If you are happy and the price is right, then go for it. Make sure you do a BBB search on the builder (and be sure to look carefully into “resolved” complaints– BBB tends to mark everything resolved after a period of time).
There are a lot of good deals out there in this market, but the best deal is the house you love.
September 25th, 2007 at 10:50 am
Congratulations, Meryl!