Friday, October 31, 2008

2008 October: North

We are getting a more clear picture of what the future holds for us in regards to medical school. The school in MO put me on the alternate list. That means that if someone who is accepted pulls out they will accept me. The trouble is there's no guarantee, and they don't start accepting alternates until late spring/early summer. WV needs a commitment (a $3000 non-refundable commitment) before the end of the year. I've emailed the MO school for a little bit more information, but unless something changes we'll be heading to WV.

Becky works in an office here at ISU with two other women. For various reasons (good reasons) the two other women are quitting within the next month. That will leave Becky alone to do the work of 3 people, and there's a hiring freeze imposed right now. She might be pulling quite a bit of weight for awhile until they get things worked out. I've told her that if they ask her to do things not in her original job description that she needs to request a pay raise, it's only fair. This could mean a lot of work for Becky.

We attended our married ward this Sunday. I think we will fit in very well. It will take some time for us to get to know people, but we'll enjoy it. For now I am just enjoying having so much free time on Sunday, and not having other meetings during the week.

We hope you are all doing well, and that your families are healthy and strong.
Stewart and Becky

1 comment:

Rob said...

Wow- it seems that a lot of people are being made to do more than 1 person's job.

Good luck Becky!