looking upward
The more I look at houses and mortgage calculators, the more I realize that the amount I had in mind for a down payment and closing costs and emergency fund is too low, if I want to have the kind of security I want to have going into the mortage. I could press forward with what I have, but I would feel better if I had more money to work with. I’d rather overestimate than underestimate.
I am talking myself out of being disappointed.
Actually this is cause for joy. It’s better to know this now than later.
On another note, I’m looking forward to further career development. I’m working on a volunteer project that will: 1) help someone in need, 2) give me valuable experience, 3) help me network with other like minded colleagues. I’m still waiting to hear back on the interview I had, but I can expect to wait a little longer before hearing back. I’m consistently looking at the market, but it’s tight right now - all the more reason for me to believe that this job I’m waiting to hear from has my name written on it. Often, the good things come with a little patience.
