May 11, 2011

PYHO {Pulling the Trigger}


I, well we as a family, are in a strange place. I know that there are only a few more years that I can/will be working at my current job. So I have some time to get ready for the transition. But what do I do?

Do I look into training for something that will replace my current income? All of those jobs, while interesting, aren't anything I'm overly excited about pursuing. Or do I start down the road of something that I may enjoy, but that comes with a much lesser salary? I could only do that if I knew that Husband would be working again to make up that missing income. But...

But that's going on the assumption that we don't have any more children. If we did have more, then Husband would be at home and I'd need to pursue the money as opposed to something I enjoyed. That's an awfully big but. Pie was a shock, a miracle, a complete aligning of planets. I don't know that something that amazing will ever happen again (though I go to sleep every night hoping).

So how do I pull the trigger on a decision now, that depends on future things I have no way of knowing? And beyond that, how do I make a decision to do another thing I don't love, to sign up for another who knows how many years of just trying to get through the day? How do I pick another job that keeps me from my family, and gives me nothing in return beyond the money?

Being a grown up really bites sometimes.


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It really does bite sometimes. Good luck with this- I think all we can do is plan for what we know right now and adjust as plans change.
Here's to hoping that you find something you love doing, and make big bucks doing it! :)
Oh man. That's tough. I feel like I have no advice. But, just do what you feel is right. AND: being happy in what you do is VERY important.
Yowza...yeah, you're in a bit of a pickle for sure. Being a grown up blows...simple as that. I'm with Jackie...let's hope you land a HIGH paying dream job...if anyone deserves it you do!
Your pie is adorable. I don't know much about your story, but stopping by from PYHO and looking forward to reading more.
Being a grown up really does bite! Here's hoping you'll land an amazing dream job! Stopping by from PYHO, looking forward to reading more!
thinking of you and wishing you peace in your decision and great luck in finding a good job. im looking for one as well!
being grown up DOES suck. but at least change can be exciting, right? good luck with your decision making :)
Being grown up sucks ballz. I hate having to make grown up decisions. I took a big step with my job a couplke of years ago. I was so unhappy and making little money, I had been at the same job for over 3 years and I had enough of it. I finally started looking and about 6 months later I found an amazing job. Not neccessarily my dream job becuase I don't even know what that is, but I am so happy that I decided to take the leap and try something new. Going on 2 years now and I couldn't be happier with my decision.

I know that you will make the right decsion. I wish you luck sweetie and I can't wait to follow your journey!!
Being a grown up does stink!! I couldn't agree more. I hope you find the perfect balance of what you love to do and an income that works for you and your family. Stopping by from PYHO. ;)
Hummmm....having worked for a few more years than you I would say that it is very important to do something you love.....it is way too hard otherwise......working causes all of us to make sacrifices..and it gives up some freedoms....finding the balance is key...my faith is in you sweet girl.....stand back away from the current unhappiness and allow yourself some time to really look at what would make you happy....you have buried so much of your amazingness for so long...et it out and see where it takes you...ymly
Preach it, sister. I have no advice, but yeah...it's hard. And you're not alone.
Similar situation here, sucks big. Good luck, hope you find a good way...
it absolutely bites. a lot. i'm sure things will work out the way they're supposed to.

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