failing to quit

Mark "came out of the closet" so to speak at work this week, concerning our big trip south and the fact that we're not returning to BC after it's done.


On Monday, the first work-day in December, Mark was all set to give notice at his office. He tried valiantly, but alas, he is still employed for the foreseeable future.

However, this is the deal: He will significantly reduce his hours starting in January while we make our preparations for our trip, and then have a leave of absence while we travel, and when we arrive in Nova Scotia his employers want him to work remotely for them. This is as good a situation as we could have hoped for, in that he will still have a source of income, but he is not obligated to anything so we are still free to make any necessary changes if it doesn't fit our lifestyle.

I think he's relieved that everyone finally knows. After a few years, having to be careful what you say about the future gets kind of irritating.