I resolved my big work issue for now it would seem. It basically boiled down to my not living in fear and taking proactive steps to correct a situation. I felt my ass hanging in the breeze with the move but I chose to take my own advice and trust that a move based on pure good intentions and honesty would only result in good things (eventually).

Seems to be true so far. Who knows what tomorrow brings but I have renewed faith that my deeper beliefs aren't self-help nonsense.