Roland's Interview

Roland's interview went really well yesterday. Although, it was not at all what we expected. We had been told that he was going up to interview and sign papers so that everything would be final. As it turned out we will not know the final decision until Monday.

All of the executives and administration for Linde (North America) work at the NOC or closeby in Murray Hill, NJ. It frequently happens that these people come to the NOC to see how everything is going. Yesterday, the president and vice president decided to hold their meeting at the NOC which meant that the person interviewing Roland had to be apart of these meetings. So, Dan only met with Roland for about thirty minutes + lunch during the day-long interview. Roland met instead with the engineers who asked him practical questions.

Through a series of events Roland learned that ALL of the engineers gave their enthusiastic approval for Roland to be hired. But they still have to talk to Dan. So, we wait until Monday...

One funny story...Roland went to dinner with Mick last night who is an operator. They went to a popular resturant and while they were waiting Roland's boss' boss walks in with another man. Roland says "Hey Fred, how's it going?" Fred says, " Hey Gonzo! This is Rob (I don't really remember his name). Rob, Gonzo works in Cartersville and is interviewing up here for a ROC position." So Roland shakes the guys hand and says "Hey Rob, it's good to meet you." Mick greets the men too and refers to the second man "Hi Mr So and So." Roland's eyes pop a little. "Mr. So and So"? "Yep that's me. It's nice to meet you in person Gonzo." This is the president of the company. Nice one honey! (I should add that this man is former Navy so it isn't as big of a deal to Roland as it seems to me.)

Roland really likes the area and the people. Dan did have a chance to answer a few questions. The big one for us is that the relocation package is pretty negotiable in parts. Dan really stressed to Roland that he wants to take all of the risk out of us moving as he is able. Then after he has done everything he can he will go to his boss and eliminate more risk. Praise God! Linde will still not buy our house out-right. But they are committed to helping us up to that point. Even after papers are signed we can negotiate as we need. For example, the package says two months of company paid housing but if we need more then that will be worked out as we need it. Our Aunt and Uncle have also offered to let us live with them while we are transitioning. Praise God! He has truly gone before us.

Our prayer is that God will continue to lead us where he wants us. Also, that we will receive an offer that exceeds our expectations so that people will be amazed (including us) with how God provides for his kids. Thank you so much for being apart of our lives!