4.30.12 23

What a difference 2 years makes

Two years ago Chad and I were both at jobs we hated.
We were not satisfied in our careers and we knew we had to make changes.
First it started with Chad taking the GMAT and me taking the GRE
Then it involved lots of applications, reference letters, and hoping.
We both got into the grad schools we wanted and that was a big deal in itself.
16 months of hard work, grueling studying, internships, student teaching etc and we were done.
Then came 4 months of Chad with no job and spending day after day searching and interviewing and me with 5 part time jobs hating every second of not having a teaching job.
Mid March Chad got his dream job. It was such an exciting day and I was so beyond thrilled for him. He most def deserved it.
I was happy for him but I was sad that I still hadn’t found a teaching job.
Then a few weeks ago I got an interview date, I planned a model lesson, perfected my portfolio and as of last Thursday Chad and I both have our dream jobs.
Mine is at a Charter School in Dallas near downtown.
I seriously feel beyond blessed.

Here we are two years later with our dream jobs.

I know for certain we could not have gotten this far without the love and support we have given to each other. Also without the constant support of our friends and families. I have gotten support from you…the blogging community. I feel like those who don’t blog don’t “Get” the kind of support you can receive from a community of women trying to make their dreams come true.

Thank you.

Its amazing what a difference 2 years makes.
What has changed for you in the past 2 years?

 

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23 Comments

  1. Leslie wrote:

    This post gives me chills. Isn’t it amazing how everything just falls right into place in such perfect timing! Congratulations on your job, such a blessing!

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  2. Amanda wrote:

    It makes me so happy to see you happy 🙂

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  3. Vicki wrote:

    YAY! I’m so excited and happy for you! You deserve nothing but the best! xoxo

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  4. Illegally Blonde wrote:

    Yay for new jobs… for me in the past 2 years I have: gotten engaged, transferred from Tech Law to SMU Law, gotten married, graduated law school, bought a house, studied for the bar, taken the bar, started a new job, passed the bar, and bought my first pair of Jimmy Choos! Whew! Oh and gotten my sweet pup Chloe Elaine!

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  5. Claire Kiefer wrote:

    congrats on your job! So glad you two are in a much better place now.

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  6. Erin wrote:

    Um, absolutely everything? Except for the fact that I’m married to the love of my life!

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  7. The Sweet Life wrote:

    I am so happy for you and excited that you have gotten your dream job. I have my dream job temporarily but I’m hoping to get it permanently next year. I’ll drink some blue moon in celebration for you tonight!!!

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  8. winetastegirl.com wrote:

    Congrats girl! I know it has to feel so good to be settled. I remember those days and it was not fun! Thanks for your sweet comments today on my festival finds.
    http://www.winetastegirl.com

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  9. Katie wrote:

    So excited for you and your new job!! Yayyyyy!!! 🙂

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  10. Becca Christensen wrote:

    How exciting! Congrats on the teaching job…I know those aren’t easy to find these days. : ]

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  11. BlessedMama wrote:

    Yay! That’s awesome. Congrats 🙂

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  12. Cait wrote:

    omg girl I so understand! 2 years ago I was unsure if what I wanted to do with my undergrad was truly “me” and I moved back home, made my 2 year relationship a now added 2 year long distance relationship and went to graduate school. it all pays off love! hoping i get a full time job as well! xo

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  13. Mrs. Jones wrote:

    Congratulations beautiful girl! 🙂 So very happy for you both!

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  14. Buckeye Couple wrote:

    Yay!! Congrats to both of you! Can’t wait to read about how things have changed over the next 2 years 🙂

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  15. Arielle Hattan wrote:

    I’m so happy for you!! We should connect because I’m teaching in a charter school next year as well, but in Las Vegas. What grade are you teaching?

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  16. Meghan wrote:

    YEAH! So glad you two are HAPPY!

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  17. Julie wrote:

    Yay on the teaching job. I have an interview tomorrow that I’m preparing for so I’m keeping fingers crossed for a classroom of my own again too 🙂

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  18. Kelly wrote:

    CONGRATS!!! This is just awesome news, happy for you!!

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  19. ClearlyCrystalLynn wrote:

    Woohooo congrats on the dream job!! And it being in downtown dallas! I work close to downtown… Happy hours here we come!

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  20. Laura@Cowboy Boots wrote:

    yea to the job!

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  21. Emily Davis wrote:

    Love this! Congrats, Neely!

    xoxo, Emily
    http://www.mainstreetchic.blogspot.com

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  22. Holly wrote:

    Congratulations to both you and Chad for keeping your eye on the prize and not giving up! Your hard work has paid off and you deserve to be happy in your career. So happy for you, hun!

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  23. Wiz wrote:

    Sometimes, it just blows my mind how things seem to fall into place. So happy for you!

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