I’ve been thinking about proposing to my girlfriend, but I was waiting until I received a promotion at work.
I knew that the money would be useful to plan the wedding and I didn’t want to worry about the promotion when I wanted to concentrate on planning our big day.
My boss called me to the office on Monday and he told me that the promotion is all mine. I’m going to be promoted to the head of AC sales. Right now I am a lead technician and mentor, but I have been itching to get out of a work truck and into an executive position. I’ve been working as an HVAC technician for 20 years and my body and mind are ready for a break. I’ve been talking to my boss about that promotion and the chance to work in the office. He told me he was waiting for the right time and I guess it is here. We discussed all of the logistics on Monday, including my new rate of pay, benefits, and the profit sharing program. Haven’t told my girlfriend about the promotion, even though I talked to my boss 2 days ago. I am waiting until Friday when I can surprise her with an engagement ring. Since I know the promotion is all mine, I think it’s time to get engaged and start planning for our future. I’ll have enough money to buy a house with a backyard and a fireplace and my girlfriend and I will be able to move out of our apartment in the city.