A New Journey

Well last Friday (April 20th) was Brad's last day at the job he has had for the past 6 years...Capmark Bank. He actually was 2 weeks short of being there exactly 6 years. It is amazing how quickly time has passed. It barely seems like Brad graduated from the U and started working. It was a bitter sweet day for Brad. Brad is an accountant. He isn't a tax accountant however.....it's a different kind. I don't really know how to explain it exactly. All I know is he doesn't do taxes or deal with things like that. It is more of the commercial banking/financial side of things. You would think I could explain it better considering he has done the same thing for 6 years......but nope! You might ask why Brad decided to leave his current job. Well the bank he worked for was inevitably going under. We had debated on whether to ride it out for the next year or so. But Brad had an awesome opportunity come up with someone he used to work with. The stars aligned and everything worked out amazingly.

So he started at his new job, CIT Bank, on Monday. So far it has been a huge adjustment. He has had to be at work an hour earlier (leaving at 6:30), he has had to start dressing business casual again (they were able to wear jeans everyday for the past 6 months or so at his old job), and he is the "new guy". I HATE being the "new" person. It is so awkward and uncomfortable. I wish that I could go in Brad's place so that he didn't have to deal with it. He works so hard for our family I wish there was some how I could take on some of the burden of this new venture. I know that it won't take long for Brad to fit in and make friends because EVERYONE loves Brad! But it is a huge adjustment coming from where you knew everyone, had great friends, were in a routine, knew your responsibilities, knew the ins and outs of everything, and just somewhere you were comfortable and really enjoyed. Everything about this new job is different! Other than his title as Sr. Accountant stays the same.

I'm very grateful for the opportunity that our family has been given. We know it was the right decision for Brad to take this new job. There is great opportunity for growth and potential for a job for the foreseeable future. I am so grateful for a hard working husband and father. He would and does do anything to provide an amazing life for Cooper and I. We couldn't ask for better!