I'll be doing some special Pay Upon completion commissions to prepare for what may be the very last move of my career. Two years ago I took this job with the government. I have loved every moment of my work and doing what I do. Unfortunately, the place I am assigned to may not last forever. Should they cancel my contract I will be out of a job either temporarily or permanently. Though my bosses have assured me that they would do everything in their power to keep me from falling off the team.

I don't want to be in that situation at all. Recently, a post not far from me had a tragedy and their inspector of 13 years died on the job. We will miss her. Tentatively I have approached my bosses about taking over her spot. Her position is permanent, and guarantees me a place to be until I'm ready to retire.

I was hesitant at first to say anything about it. I don't want anyone to see me as a vulture. But I got to speak to someone who has been doing my job for 25 years, and he told me flat out that while it was sad, that I shouldn't wait around. A spot like that under normal circumstances would be gone in an instant.

I approached my bosses about it, and so far things look good. I have to hear back about it once they figure out what's going to happen. I'm excited but scared at the same time. I really want this.