Well, it looks like the hotel's Owners wanted to meet with Hubz in person, so they flew him out to their office in New Mexico. Next on the agenda would be to visit the property in Denver, but Hubz still isn't convinced this would be the right move for us.
I'm confused myself.
Turns out, the new company? Way more advanced than the one he's working for now. They're smart, organized - they've got their shit together. Plus, there's room to grow here - so career growth is looking good.
The company Hubz is with now? Smaller, lots smaller, and we're at the biggest hotel they have in their portfolio. Except it's a problem hotel. Ugh. I can't even begin to describe the issues going on here. You realize, that hotels never close, right?
Twenty-four-friggin'-seven.
And this company does not always make the most sound business decisions...
But the family is doing well here, and the kids love it. With so little to do and no traffic to fight, we've actually grown a lot closer to each other as well. The pay is decent, and they check in with Hubz to make sure that he's alright, is the family alright...
The property in Denver is not fab. Not exciting at all. Hubz would have to start all over again, proving himself to this new company, and have to work his way up to the flagship hotel. The plus, though, is that he could actually learn some new things with this company - instead of constantly putting out fires in operational and union nightmares.
Imagine? He could actually BE a General Manager. Run a hotel instead of having to save it from crashing all the time.
I have to tell you - Hubz kicks ASS in hotel management. He has a great reputation and comes with strong references. But he keeps taking on these challenges - problem hotels or hotels going thru a renovation or even opening a hotel from the ground up.
He's developed a knack for being Mr. Fix-it - and when you think there's no hope left, in walks the Hubz and he'll get it turned around. It might take a year or two, but he'll get there thru blood, sweat and tears.
It'd be nice to see him in a job where he could simply run it.. and maximize the guest experience and revenue dollars. Wow. He might even be less grumpy. ;)
But...
You knew there'd be a "but."
But, he doesn't want to move to Denver, even if it only snows a little bit. Neither of us care for the hotel very much, and we'd be much further away from my family in San Diego. Plus, our eldest just started as a freshman in high school.
We'd hoped to keep him from the hassle of having to move during these temperamental years.
Ugh. What to do?!
We'll keep praying on it. In fact, I've been praying that the Lord will just let us know what it is He wants us to do and we'll follow.
He wants us to stay? Okay, we'll stay.
He wants us to move? Okay, we'll move.
I mean, that's exactly how we ended up here. All of His messages pointed us here. I know in my heart and soul that this is exactly where we're supposed to be, right here, right now.
But that was 2 years ago. I just don't know if this is where we're supposed to stay.
And the answer isn't clear yet, so I think I better just keep on prayin' - lol.
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