I now understand what is meant by an offer I couldn’t refuse, however while I wasn’t in some sort of gangster situation, I was genuinely made an offer that would have come with some consequences had I refused.
The offer was made inside the zone controlled Heating and Air Conditioning of the executive conference room at work, then just walking in that space with its own thermostat was enough to unsettle me. I had been summoned to meet with some folks that were way above my station inside the commercial Heating and Air Conditioning of my cubicle, and I was now on the floor where there was zone controlled Heating and Air Conditioning. I was concerned instantly and even though the air conditioning was on, I could feel myself start to sweat. But I was soon greeted by some of the executives of my division who wanted me to relocate and take on a flailing branch. This was a giant opportunity for me and would absolutely fast track my work. At the same time, my husband and I had put down roots in this community and weren’t planning on leaving. In fact, I’d only gotten to appreciate the new residential Heating and Air Conditioning in my condo for about six months before that meeting. Needless to say, I couldn’t turn it down. And man, I hated leaving that household with the absolutely best heating and cooling you can find. But my husband reminded me that I had put so much into my work that this was an opportunity I had to grab. I’m so blessed to have a partner like that who believes in me. He too enjoyed that household and the quality heating and air. Yet, my wonderful friend and I are starting renovations on our new place and that also includes the Heating and Air Conditioning system.