My ex and the new job position

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So, I've been working at this job for a couple of months now - teaching kids tennis. It's an awesome job because there are opportunities to insert your ideas, expand your knowledge and move up in the company.

 

Recently, I overheard a conversation between 2 of my bosses about how they're in a great need of new coaches, who would be willing to step up the program to the next level. One of them approached me and asked me if I know of anyone who needs a tennis job now and who is a very good instructor. I thought of my ex bf (I dated him for 4 yrs) right away but said that I don't know of anyone unfortunately.

 

However, then I started to think. My ex, no matter how bad our relationship was or what happened in it, is a brilliant coach. The kids absolutely love him because he's able to relate to them (he's also immature so it comes naturally to him). And the company needs someone like him - he would be able to teach other instructors how to work with kids and I could see him also moving up the chain and becoming one of the coordinators.

 

Now, we have a history. We haven't talked in awhile. He contacted me recently and tried to open up the communication, but I refused to do that because I didn't feel ready. Thinking about the company and the kids as well as the benefit of bringing him in, my mind completely changed and I decided that I want to open up the line of communication (on a professional level though).

 

I sent him a message asking him whether he'd be interested in jumping on board. I don't know what to expect in terms of his response/reaction and I'm a tiny bit nervous. Has anyone ever been in this situation? How did you handle it and were you able to work with your ex normally (on a professional level without bringing up the past/personal issues)? Was a friendly environment established or was it just plain weird and awkward? Thanks.