History Repeating....

Okay ya'll,

I believe I can announce the impending change. While still tentative, I am fairly certain it will proceed.

I have been given another job opportunity overseas. An offer was made by M. Baker Corporation for a Project Management position in Iraq. The package offer was almost irresistable, and after much consideration between Carrie and I, we decided it would be in our best long term interests, and that of Schroeder's too. The financial and professional benefits in the long run far exceed the short term negatives that we identified.

I would be a project manager for construction services under the joint venture of Stanley, Baker, Hill. Working directly with the Corp of Engineers I would be located at Camp Victory, which is where I was previously working so I know the area well. All the same civilian security considerations apply, and I am confident that I would be in no more risk that I previously experienced. The R&R schedule is two weeks every 4 months, which is the only drawback because it keeps me away from home for long stretches, but again, that has been taken into consideration.

Carrie would remain here in Houston where we feel comfortable with our level of support from family and friends during my absence.

Again, this remains tentative, as with any work overseas due to the medical reviews and background checks that are required. I feel confident that there will be no obstacles to employment though.

Anyway, that is my news. I have not yet divulged this information to family or to my present employer, but that will be coming shortly. I am more afraid of my mother than of Iraq.