Question by David C: Got a double whammy going on here with a pending divorce/separation and employment need some advice?
So I have been unemployed for 8 months now and have already started going back to school as of this past March because I haven’t been able to find employment in my already established undergrad degree…
My soon to be ex wife cheated on me a few months back and we are also going through a separation/divorce… Due to economic reasons of both my wife and I not currently being employed we have been living together…
This is pretty premature but I have been asked to come in for an interview within the Department of Justice that I applied some months ago too for a Federal GS position… The position however is in CT and we are currently in OH…
How can I make this transition as easy as possible on my children because my wife has already made it clear she is staying here and that she will fight me tooth and nail if I try to take the kids… I also think it will be beneficial to the kids not to uplift them from what they know as well as for myself while I am establishing myself in a new job and a new area
Please don’t think I am abandoning my kids I have been trying very hard to find work here in Ohio but there are just zero jobs in the Midwest and our states unemployment rate currently is around 11 to 12 percent and probably higher considering all those whom have run out of unemployment benefits…
I have made it clear to my wife that I will take the job if they offer it as it will offer financial stability for the family (even if we are separated/divorced) as well as benefits which we need…
I am looking for advice from people who may have been in something a little similar to this as far as moving out of state for a work from a separated family… Any advice would be greatly appreciated…
Thank in advance
Best answer:
Answer by Jordan M
Just so you know, good advice can also come from people who have not experienced this…..
If you get the job, take it…no question there. Have a discussion with the kids, let them know of the possibility. Children are very resilient and supportive. This appointment will benefit everyone.
I wish you luck and I sincerely hope you get the position.
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