How do I live without my baby??... crying :(

That's a tough call. I would keep looking if I were you...I would be too sad without Mittens...

Oh Liza... I can´t say nothing I´m spechless... just good vibes, my best wishes and prayers for you... I really wish you find a good solution and you can keep to Malakai...

depending on how allergic he is, you may set him off just by the little bits of fur and dander that hang out on your clothes, so it may not work out at all, even if you visit your cat at your dad's.

Not to be the wet blanket, but if the cat is that important to you, keep looking.

That is really, really hard situation to be in. I know how I would feel because nothing would come between me and my cats. I say that, but I've never needed a place to stay and I've never been out of work so I'm fortunate. I'm just wishing good vibes for you and Malakai because that is going to be a tough decision no matter what.

If I was with you I would keep looking as well. That's really tough. Good luck Liza.

YEs consult with the husband with the allergy first.
My bfs little sister is allergic to long haired cats and she is fine around my little one as he is short haired.
It might be perfect for now but KEEP LOOKING IN CASE.

I know it will be the toughest decision for you, but all you need to do is pray on it, and make the decision that is best. If God wants you to have a different job, He will give it to you. I know this may not be exactly what you want to hear, but, it's your life, your decision, and I'm afraid you have to make it. I hope all goes well!

what a tough situation...

well, if you dont feel like you can be happy without the cat then I would say keep looking...

BUT....it also depends on what the job market is looking like for you and how desperate you are for this work. You said that you had other interviews right? why dont you see how those go...how long did she give you to make this decision?

I love my cat so dearly..I dont know what I would do in this situation, but if it was a great enough opportunity (read: life changing) I think I would have to weigh my own success against the cat (not that I would ever give her back to the shelter...more like plead with friends and family to take her). I mean, you are talking to a girl who still cries about missing her dog snowball-the family pet she left behind to move out of her parents home and in with her husband!! But at the same time, you do have to look out for yourself, right?

I dont know what to tell you---I hope something happens to make your decision clear for you

Tough decision, but I would definately keep looking. I am not the one in your situation so I can't say that my decision is the right one for you, but I couldn't give Dori up. Another job will come along.... but like I said I can't make the decision for you. I am sure whatever you decide to do will be best

Good luck in finding that special job just right for you!!

25 minutes isn't too bad.. You would get used to it. Keep trying & good luck! I like to tell myself that I will do everything that is in my power, & leave the rest to faith.
It shows that you have a good heart- shelters are full of sweet animals that are disposable victims of our lives.

I agree. I would look somewhere else.

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depending on how allergic he is, you may set him off just by the little bits of fur and dander that hang out on your clothes, so it may not work out at all, even if you visit your cat at your dad's.

Not to be the wet blanket, but if the cat is that important to you, keep looking.

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We are really sending you the bestest vibes for this. I feel for you so much! I commute 90 minutes each way into downtown Seattle and leaving my job and coming home at night I get so jumpy because all I can think of is Sasha and Saba.... so to be away from them all day and not be able to take little Malakai with you for this job --I would find that very hard. But in reading your update, you do have options out there and maybe you have to hurdle some obstacles before you find what is right. Keep praying for guidance and messages and you will receive. BTW, have I ever told you how enchanting Malakai is, anyhooo?

Liza, I don't have any really great advice but I do hope and pray that everything works out for the best.

I would keep looking. I wouldn't give up my kitty for any reason.

Thanks so much everyone! I feel a lot better than I did this morning... I've been talking to other families and I have some options... I met with a family tonight and I'll be meeting with 2 families tomorrow... I'm actually trying to formulate a budget right now... It looks like I may have to get another part time job in addition to whatever I would be making working full time in order to be really comfortable... It's making me rather nervous but I'll figure something out... I may just have to sacrifice some things here and there... As long as Kai eats better than me, everything will be fine, right??

BTW, have I ever told you how enchanting Malakai is, anyhooo?

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Thank you, Elizabeth!

I wish you the very best of luck - it will happen for you, just hang on in there.