I really have a new job this time. No, really I do. I'm serious. I start tomorrow.
For those of you following the saga of the jobless Tobster, somebody actually hired me. I've posted about probably having a new job twice recently only to have the offers vanish. When I had the offer this time, I decided not to post about it on social media until I had an employee number and a fuel card (I'm a trucker). Tomorrow I go on my first run. It's a relay and the truck is already on its way. I am officially employed.
On Wednesday afternoon, I headed out of my hometown in Indiana for some little burg out in the bean fields of Illinois. I went through orientation there at a small terminal for my new company. Everything went well and now I'm back at the house. My wife and I are going to celebrate this evening after she gets off work. I feel so relieved. We have family who can help us out, but I hate asking for it. Now the bank account will start going back in the right direction and we will have good insurance again. I get benefits right out of the gate which is excellent. I'll work about 42 hours in four days and then I'll be off for three days. If I need more money, they say I can pick up extra work sometimes. It's a really good job.
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I cannot tell you how relieved I am.
You are definitely going in the right direction, and let's keep it that way!
I am mostly recovered!
I know this is a huge relief to you and Jen. 
You know we've been keeping our fingers crossed, and regularly looking for your posts.
I hope this time is the charm!
Good news
I'm so happy for you. I know it feels good to have things finally going in the right direction! 
Of course somebody hired you!
I hope this works out much better than last time. Congrats all around!
Congrats!
Hoped you enjoyed your celebration
