Congrats BD, and I agree, sounds like #2 is more promising and #1 doesn't quite suit - hope it all works out how you want

Welcome AM - Hope the transition back to work next week goes smoothly for you all ....

OP - DOH re DH being quiet, sucks when your return to work was supposed to take the pressure off financially a bit. I really hope things pick up for him soon

Nyigi - hope bubs doesn't surprise you early and all goes to plan with the thesis

Interview tomorrow. It was initially today via video link but the hiring manager is now visiting (he is located in another state) so I am pleased that I had an extra day to prepare and that its face to face, much easier to communicate and present myself that way. Have prepared thoroughly (thanks OP for your great input too) so feel I am ready. Its not till 230pm though, would have been nice to get it done and dusted early. Good thing is I have a relatively busy morning so that will be a nice distraction from the nerves building etc.

Will report back. On another note I have arranged a week off next week. With all the redundancy stuff about to gain momentum (we get our redundancy dates Aug 18) its about to get hectic leading up until November so thought I'd recharge. Its been a stressful few months and I am rundown and really need a break so it will be good to have some time off to do - well nothing in particular but have plenty of things I want to do (some decorating, set up DDs big girls bed, register at some recruitment agencies if this role doesn't pan out etc etc), just a bit of 'catching up, organising my life' kinda stuff LOL