Am I tempting fate here, or just being practical?

[Anonymous]

My husband may be making a major and much desired career change. He has an interview in a couple of weeks and his chances are genuinely good, but obviously nothing is guaranteed.

Months ago I came across a very niche gift that would be perfect if he gets it. The problem? There’s currently only one left in stock, so if I want it, I need to buy it now. It’s $5, so cost isn’t an issue, and if he doesn’t get the job I’ll donate it.

Here’s the (possibly irrational) hang-up: I’m superstitious and worried this is “putting the cart before the horse” or somehow inviting bad karma.

DCUM reality check requested—is this silly superstition, or would you wait until there’s an offer in hand?

[Anonymous]

Which is going to upset you more. He gets job but not that gift or he doesn't get job and you have to spend life not mentioning gift disposal.

[Anonymous]

I'd get it, with the mindset that it's something he would like for some future occasion. It could be a birthday, Christmas, a new job...

[Anonymous]

Buy it. If you don’t and he gets the job you will regret that you don’t have it. If he doesn’t get the job, no big deal.
When my daughter was waiting for her early decision results from university, i bought a sweatshirt online from there. When she was accepted, i took a photo of her smiling face wearing the sweatshirt. I love that photo. It makes me feel good to see her so happy wearing her swag from an exciting moment in her life. If she had not been accepted, i would have just gotten rid of it quietly and all would be well. I say celebrate the happy moments in your life.

[Anonymous]

You're a nice person, OP. I think you should buy it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'd get it, with the mindset that it's something he would like for some future occasion. It could be a birthday, Christmas, a new job...

OP here. The gift is completely useless to him if he doesn’t get the position.

[Anonymous]

No OP, do not buy it!

You will tempt the wrath of the thing from atop the thing!

Now go outside and spit!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Buy it. If you don’t and he gets the job you will regret that you don’t have it. If he doesn’t get the job, no big deal.
When my daughter was waiting for her early decision results from university, i bought a sweatshirt online from there. When she was accepted, i took a photo of her smiling face wearing the sweatshirt. I love that photo. It makes me feel good to see her so happy wearing her swag from an exciting moment in her life. If she had not been accepted, i would have just gotten rid of it quietly and all would be well. I say celebrate the happy moments in your life.

I love this story, it’s so heartwarming! Thanks for sharing; it definitely moved the needle!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You're a nice person, OP. I think you should buy it.

Thank you

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'd get it, with the mindset that it's something he would like for some future occasion. It could be a birthday, Christmas, a new job...

OP here. The gift is completely useless to him if he doesn’t get the position.

You got me curious.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No OP, do not buy it!

You will tempt the wrath of the thing from atop the thing!

Now go outside and spit!

I see what you’re doing there

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'd get it, with the mindset that it's something he would like for some future occasion. It could be a birthday, Christmas, a new job...

OP here. The gift is completely useless to him if he doesn’t get the position.

You got me curious.

It’s more of a joke thing. Think in terms of a World’s Best Lawyer mug or similar.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Buy it. If you don’t and he gets the job you will regret that you don’t have it. If he doesn’t get the job, no big deal.
When my daughter was waiting for her early decision results from university, i bought a sweatshirt online from there. When she was accepted, i took a photo of her smiling face wearing the sweatshirt. I love that photo. It makes me feel good to see her so happy wearing her swag from an exciting moment in her life. If she had not been accepted, i would have just gotten rid of it quietly and all would be well. I say celebrate the happy moments in your life.

I love this story, it’s so heartwarming! Thanks for sharing; it definitely moved the needle!

this. 1000 times this.

[Anonymous]

Do not buy it! I was in the same situation and bought it, and the deal fell apart. I know it’s ridiculous but I definitely felt like I jinxed it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do not buy it! I was in the same situation and bought it, and the deal fell apart. I know it’s ridiculous but I definitely felt like I jinxed it.

Oh no, don’t tell me that lol