I'm home from work, and yes, it's 9am. Just feeling a little out of control right now--needed to get myself together. Here's the story.
I went in like on any other day, and like every other day I go in, I'm almost immediately bombarded by people asking about the house. "Any luck on the house?" "Any nibbles?" "How'd the open house go?" "What's the problem? Why isn't it selling?"
HELL IF I KNOW!!
It was just a bit much to take today. It bothers me everytime, and I do believe I've mentioned this to several people but they just keep inquiring. I know the intentions are good, but no one really seems to understand that every question asked is equivalent to someone saying "So, your house hasn't sold yet? You're stuck here another month or more in limbo without Russell!" I'm perfectly capable of living in denial, or at least setting those thoughts aside while working, but when I'm perpetually reminded of the situation thusly it's difficult to do. After the third person in a row asked (and actually uttered the final set of questions above--i.e. "What's the problem...") I just sort of lost it. I thought I could take a walk and sort of shake it off, but when I got back to the computer I couldn't think of anything else but what the hell to do about the house. I'm still arguing back tears as I write. I'm just SO ready for this to all be over. Don't want to ever buy a house again. Just want to live in someone else's house so they can worry about the maintenence and having to sell it and pay taxes and all the other house bullshit. American Dream my eye! American Nightmare!
Anyway. I just needed to vent a bit. Still not ready to go back to work, although I probably should make a concerted effort to compose myself. Loads more training to do with my replacement. If, in fact, I ever get to leave.
1 comment:
Keep your chin up. It will happen at the time it is supposed to. I know that doesn't help you with the feelings of "can I do this, I miss Russell, Good God someone just buy my damn house..." When the right people view the house they will know and so will you. It's only a matter of time. Those people who have had the luck of quick sales of their homes probably have issues with wondering if they could have gotten more. I know you probably wish that was your issue, but trust me, it will happen. As for your nosey coworkers tell them this: "I am thrilled that you are so curious, but when it sells trust me, I'll tell you. There is nothing more stressful for me right now than trying to sell the house without Russell around and by asking me constantly what is going on you are only adding to my stress levels. I know you are not meaning to do this which is why I'm being so honest with you. NOW LEAVE ME THE HELL ALONE!!!" Or something like that.
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