Ah, yes. The new job. To cut a long story short, it's not happening. I went to see my boss yesterday to tell him I was giving my notice, and he said "Well, I don't want you to do that. We like you being here." So I did a bit of thinking, and decided to stay where I am. Sure, it's a roller-coaster, but I happen to like the people I work for, and with.
So, my posting will be interrupted by stays in the northern prison and various other places, and life will continue.
It has given me a chance to take a fresh look at what I do, and realize that I can manage my time a bit better, so I don't need to be continually working or waiting to work. It feels like I made the right decision.