Things have been progressing along nicely since we settled in to our new Minnesota digs. So far we’ve had two major snowstorms, freezing rain, and a few days of 20 below zero. Pretty much par for the course ‘round these parts.

Will has been enjoying his first assignment and has started to find his groove. But of course, just when we think things are settling down…SURPRISE, they hired someone else. Neat-o.

Before we get into it, here’s a little background info: As a traveler, Will is contracted for 13 weeks with this specific facility. They have been looking for a full-time PT for some time, but without anyone to fill the position, they opted to hire travelers to fill the need. Will is not the first traveler they hired, but apparently, will be the last for a while.

Contractually, the facility had to give two-weeks notice of termination, so the bomb was dropped last Friday. Excellent way to start the weekend, right? He will finish out the remaining two weeks in his current position and then the new person will take over.

Obviously, this leaves us in quite the pickle.

One of our biggest concerns is that we really don’t want to start the 13 weeks over again. Not that we don’t love being in Minnesota (in winter), but we signed on to this lifestyle to see the country and experience different places. Starting a new 13-week assignment in late February would essential put us here for almost 6 months. Deal breaker.

On the bright side, Will’s recruiter was on the ball immediately. He let her know the situation Friday afternoon and by Monday morning she had submitted his application for several new contracts. Fast-forward to Wednesday and he’s done three different interviews with three different facilities, all ranging in start date and location.

We got some promising news that one of the facilities would be willing to honor an 8 or 9 week contract – essentially the time Will has left from his original contract. And, it starts in two weeks so there would be no gap in-between.

Fingers crossed this works itself out. It sounds promising right now, but as we are quickly learning, nothing is for certain.

Until next time….