October 2009 Weddings
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Speaking of "what to do"...
I had interviewed with a real estate firm here that a friend's husband works for, and the first meeting went really well. 2 days ago, I met with the President and Vice President who have to also like me in order for me to be hired. Thankfully, they all LOVED me and think I'll be a great agent and asset to the company. The dilemma is that a commission-only job is practically impossible right now, especially since DH hasn't landed a job yet, so we have no idea how much money he'll be making. I can stall for a month or so because they know I'm still taking the required coursework before I can take the state licensing exam, but after that, I have to commit one way or the other. I am still looking for other, salaried jobs, but this really is what I want to be doing with my life. The flexibility to basically be working for myself is very appealing, especially once we (hopefully) have babies in our lives. It's so hard to focus on job-hunting sometimes when I already know where my heart lies. What would you do? (Oh, I should also mention that we have about $15-20k that we saved in order to get settled here, but that will have to pay for a deposit and security on an apartment, down payment on a car, and replacing the furniture we sold/threw out/always wanted but never had back in NYC.)
After 22 cycles and 4 failed IUIs, Serafina joined our family through IVF/ICSI, born 8.28.12
Surprise! The Sequel is due 12.8.14!
Re: Speaking of "what to do"...
I guess I know deep down what I need to do. Now to find that part-time job to sustain the dream!
Hopefully hubby gets a very good-paying job so it can take some of the pressure off.
Thanks for the support ladies!
Depending on how basic you're looking, I'd suggest Starbucks. You could work the opening shift two days a week, be out of there by noon, and have the whole afternoon and evening to do showings. They offer benefits, and, of course, the coveted DISCOUNT!
Actually this sounds like a GREAT idea. Starbucks all the way.
How has your husband's search been going recently? Any new developments?
I'm with the other ladies, and Karen's suggestion is exactly what I was going to say.
The money thing is hard, DH and I just had to make some tough decisions when I switched to the library position I'm in now. It was about a $16,000 pay cut (after I negotiated coming in at a slightly higher step in our pay scale since I'd been working for the organization for almost 3 years). In the end, we decided that my career dreams and sanity were worth far more than money for the time being. So, I say follow your dream!
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This!
Don't be afraid to make less money! In the end you will always be happier doing what you love and having time with the people you love rather than having money to buy nice things but never being able to enjoy them!
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Do it!! Seriously I am kind of in the same position. Right now I am in a crappy job..I get paid ok but it is not what I want. DH is making less than I am right now since he was laid off last year and now is in a field completely unrelated to what he went to school for.
I really wanted to go back to subbing this upcoming school year. I am TERRIFIED because the pay is not good and I feel we may start to flounder but I am so happy that I am going to do it because it is my passion...so long as eventually I get a teaching job lol.
You are getting your foot in the door and you will be so happy. It may be hard at first but it will be worth it!