Job Update

We still do not know what we are going to do but this is where we stand as of today.

I had a job interview for a project manager position for a software development company in Ann Arbor on Feb. 22nd. I haven't heard back about yeah or nay on a 2nd interview. I am very interested in the job, however, it would be as a sub-contract and not a full employee, so I wouldn't like that very much. Not for what we need to stay here. Benefits.

I had a phone interview with a company in Brighton for an Event Manager position. I have a second interview on Monday, March 5th with them. It would be a great job, something I love doing, but it would require some long days and travel. The pay would be o.k. but no where near what Bob was making - but we could make things work to stay here.

Bob had an interview with Gilead - a pharma company that bought Myogen - they are based in Westminster (Denver), Colorado. Bob thinks the interview went very well. They asked his availability for a second interview. He told them any time/next week. Why Gilead? They have a great pipeline of drugs coming down the line, and the old Myogen part of the company is heavily focused on Cardiovascular research, which Bob has the most experience in. We are finding that Bob's skill set is something that a lot of companies need, but is hard to find. Hopefully, that will be good for him. He is hoping that he will get a second interview and that he will be able to extend his time by a couple of days to see his buddy Kory that lives out there and possibily go skiing. What a rough interview process, huh?

Bob is hoping to have his interview with Pfizer sometime next week. He applied for 4 different positions within 4 different departments at Pfizer in Groton, CT. They haven't released the schedule for when those interviews will take place. They will happen in Ann Arbor. Bob is getting a little nervous about it because there are some people that have applied for positions and their names are not showing up on the list. But I told Bob not to worry, there are a lot of rumors and misinformation flying around right now. I told him not to read too much into it until he sees the information in front of him in black and white.

Bob is also going to meet with Kelly's friend Brady, who is a pharmacist. Bob is going to talk to hima bout the profession and about being a pharmacy tech.

Bob and I continue to scour the job boards ona daily basis. It is rather daunting but we don't want to miss out on anything.

We have concentrated our efforts in areas of the country that we would want to live. We have ruled out California (really too far & too expensive) and New Jersey (we have been told it is the arm pit of America & I am too afraid of the Sopranos) but just about any other place is up for grabs.

We haven't totally ruled out staying here either. The research jobs here are few and far between. There are a few positions at the U but they would be a HUGE pay cut for Bob and I can make more $$ than he could. However, it still isn't near as much. But the trade off is that we would remain close to family and friends. We all wish that we had a crystal ball to see into the future. But, hopefully, we will know our destiny in a few weeks.

Again, we thank all of our friends and family for their continued support, prayers, and advice during this time. It means a lot to us. Thank you.