The offer is coming...

Progress. Agonizingly slow progress.

As I watch the transition date, Sept. 1, get closer and closer I am more stressed than ever about getting down there on time. But whose time? I told UM folks that I needed 4 to 6 weeks from the time of a firm, acceptable offer until I was going to be on the island. I have refused to start retirement proceedings at WVU until I had an offer in hand. I really don't think my stand is unreasonable.

But as of this afternoon, Evan (you remember him - the guy who is hiring me and the guy who has to cover the island in my absence) was informed that "it was a process and would take 5-7 days" but they (HR) felt that was fine for a hire date of 9/1. Don't forget to add a drug test and background check to the schedule. Hmm. Seems to me they did not take into consideration MY process of retiring, packing my world and driving it all to southern Florida. Now add to that the current keeper is leaving 4 days early. Methinks the island is going to remain Chuckless longer than they might want.

Okay. That was a long way around to telling you that the offer is definitely in the works. It will probably get to me in a week or so. I will also receive a request for drug test and a form to fill out starting my background check. I would like to say I will be there September 15. But I will probably try to compromise with a start date of Sept. 7 or so.

Now I want to know if you think I am being a little unreasonable and should trust them.  Announce my retirement. Work hard to pack and hit the road ASAP. I really don't want to turn my world upside down in an effort to meet THEIR wishes. Remember, I told them 4 to 6 weeks advanced offer months ago. Am I being a little cocky?  You tell me.

But there it is. Progress. Painfully slow progress.

cz, 19:25 8/19/2014