Waiting to exhale

I am waiting to exhale.

Yesterday was a not a good day, I suppose. The family is in NZ on a deferred PR application. After the three-month requirement of being in the job, my husband lodged our application last week and yesterday we got the Case officer's reply: "...job not considered skilled..." What now? If it was any consolation she gave us "in the spirit of fairness and justice" until September 2 to add to the documents or respond.

Ever since we arrived, I have tried to make the transition easy on everyone especially the kids. Together with my husband we have tried to make a home so they can settle. But truth is at the back of my mind is the gnawing 'what if'? There was still the matter of having my husband's work assessed. There were some encouraging signs like his boss was willing to support him and his co-workers who recently applied for residency had both been approved But yesterday was a reality check in this move to NZ.

I am trying to be as positive as I can not wanting to get carried away by the frustrations and negativities that often gets into my husband. But, I don't know how long I can do this and how long before I succumb to the fact that 'this was not a good idea'. I keep a brave front because I feel I had a lot to do with the final decision of coming over despite some setbacks. I feel I have to encourage everyone and show that that this can work. It doesn't help that I have found it difficult to find a permanent job despite or in spite of my qualifications.
Later we will try to see an immigration lawyer. We have no idea how much, we just need some advice before we can move forward. What we need now is a black and white answer to whether we got a case or not. If not then we have to pack up and go home?
Before that happens I am still waiting to exhale - and I don't think it's going to be with relief.