The Post Where E&W is Free

As of the 14th of August, E&W (aka Hugh, Himself) is free to move about the world as he wishes.

From that date forward, he is no longer employed in the US.

While the timing was not what we would have chosen, we were well aware all along that there would be a vulnerable time in which he would not be employed.  The fact that his employer set a covid policy in March (against job changes, transfers, and new hires until 2021) only convoluted the problem. So, even though he and his bosses wanted him over in Scotland, he couldn't work over there until the new year. 

On the other hand, I have to go to Scotland during a window of opportunity given to me by the UK government. Our quandary, thanks to covid, was my date and his date no longer matched.  Those two considerations alone, however, leave out the most important part of the equation: our kids and school. So, we needed to think through everything. Again.

We sat quietly, like deer caught in headlights, and re-discussed what-the-heck we were doing. After a couple of hours of possibilities, figuring out new plans A through Z, and cons and pros (like the fact that he can move 100% with us and he won't have to come back here to work as covid numbers rise), we decided to keep our ship sailing towards Scotland.

Luckily, he was given a severance package that will last through the new year; which, coincidentally, is when the Global division of the company he worked for will be hiring again. And, in the meantime, we can concentrate on other things, like actually moving and finding someplace to live.

And not that we're counting or anything, but
11 days until the movers arrive
15 until we catch the flight

😃😭