I've worked for the same company for 7 years. I pretty much know that I won't receive a promotion or be given the chance to move out of my department. I've been working in outreach for 5 years and I'm burnt out. Plus I'm tired of giving up my weekends to work a fair. It doesn't help that they've stop the overtime & made comp time mandatory. This summer I would love to spend the entire time w/my kids. My husband is o.k. with me leaving my job but he is very optimistic that things will work out. My plan would be to enjoy the summer months w/my kids then look for a part-time job when school starts back up. It sounds like an awesome plan but I'm not sure I can count on my husband to stay up on the bills or guarantee that I will find a part-time job. He's agreed to let me handle the finances since my part of the bills are always paid on time and in full. I've figured everything out including a budget for the household stuff and plans for the summer. And eventhough I want this really bad I still have this uneasy feeling about whether or not I am doing the right thing. I'm not really able to share this w/family and friends because all they know of me is working. I don't have alot to show for it (daycare & b/a care take up most of that). We are close to purchasing a home which will reduce our payments nicely but the home is a slightly fixer-upper. If all his income goes to household bills there will be none to fix stuff up. See my dellima! I've been in prayer about it but as badly as I want it I may not be paying attention to the direction Christ is giving me. Basically since I can't discuss it w/friends or family I'm venting to strangers. I'm trying my best not to appear to pathetic, I just want some advice from a nuetral party.
Thank you
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My husband was in your position. He'd worked for a company for 10 years and was past the time to move on. Do it. If you are worried about money you can pick up a part time job right now. Even if its at the movie rental store. It doesn't matter. Your children are only young once do it while you can. Everything always seems to work out... you just might have to pick up the part time job sooner than expected but the relief you will get when you leave the burnt out job is well worth it. There are always more jobs.
I would say, Go For It. You will save the cost of childcare.
Childhood goes by so fast. I know not everyone has the luxury of staying home with the kids, but it sounds that you will manage financialy.
There are no guarantees about future jobs but for me it would certainly be worth the risk.
Have you thought about maybe working from home?
I was so glad to see you've been praying about this. Sometimes we do get caught up in what we want and miss what God has for us. I think you've really looked at this from all angles and worked out a plan. I fully support your decision to want to stay home and spend some time with your children, and think leaving this job is the right thing.
Almost 9 years ago I was fired from a job that I loved and never thought I would leave (in retail sales). It was 2 months before my wedding day, I promised my to-be husband that if I ever left that job, I would leave retail completely, to have more evenings, weekends and holidays for us and our future children. Here I was devistated loosing this job with good pay and benefits and knowing no other skill. I got in with a temp agency that got me a receptionist job, while I went on several interviews. I was offered 3 jobs that I turned down. I don't know why, but they just didn't "feel" right. Then a friend of a friend knew I had moved to Elkhart when I got married, and knew of a company in the same building she worked in looking for a receptionist, and thought I might be interested. I applied and got the job. It felt right. I've been here for the last 9 years. God made me sweat a little before revealing where He wanted me. I'm glad I didn't grab the first offer.
Take the leap of faith. Even though you wont be "working" this summer, use the time to get your resume out, go on interviews, and feel out the job market. God will bless your faithfulness and direct your path.
God Bless you, and I'll be praying for you. J. <><
I understand your situation and admire you for wanting to quit and spend more time with your family. When I had my first child 4 years ago, I decided to stay at home and quit my job. Yes, it was a sacrifice financially but has been well worth it for our family. If you are willing to make some sacrifices, which it sounds as though you are, then I believe you should quit. Substitute teaching is a good part time job also, that pays pretty decent and you would have the same hours as your kids. God is smiling on you for doing right by your family. Remeber Romans 8:28 "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him who have been called according to his purpose." He will surely sustain you and your family as you are being called to care for them and yourself. Good luck to you and God Bless.
It sounds like you already have it all figured out with a budget and everything. It seems like the only thing that is really holding you back is fear. You just need to get over being scared and go for it. If it doesn't work out you can always get a new job. A person with your record of staying with a company for seven years should not have a problem finding a job! Relax, try not to worry about it and enjoy the summer with your kids! This is a unique opportunity that many of us envy! You get to spend time with them before they grow up and don't even want to spend time with mom anymore!
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It sounds like you've already made your decision. You have everything figured out. I felt the same way when my fiancee and I decided to move to Fort Wayne. It was really scary, but I'm so glad we did it. It's a huge leap of faith, but I'm sure it will work out fine. Plus, if you're not working you'll have time to work on the new house! If you were working full time you wouldn't be able to do that. As far as a job goes, if you have a bachelor's degree you can substitute teach. It doesn't take much to get a license and you can work as much or as little as you want. If your kids are in school, you'll be working the same hours they are in school, so no sitter to worry about. Pay varies depending on the school system, but most pay about $70.00 a day. All you have to do is contact the Board of Education or even one of your local schools. Good Luck to you, I'm sure it will all work out.
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If you are that unhappy then you should quit. seems to like you have everything figured out as far as finances go. have you ever thought about trying to get on with the school system....bus driver or monitor, lunch room staff, etc. great benefits, good $ and you are off when your kids are off. if $ for the summer is really an issue, you could sell avon or get involved selliong mary kay.
If you are tired, unhappy and burnout your family suffers with you. I would quit the job and work part time immediately so that you have more time with kids AND still contribute to the home. Heck places like Walmart have a midnight shift! Don't get involved in "work-from-home" scams. Unless your the "marketing-type" you will fail and lose money in the process. There is always some dirty little angle with these places. There are REAL work at home jobs out there, that are legit, but difficult to come across. You may consider watching a child or two in the home with your kids. That could help out also. You could set the pace. I am looking at the same quandry myself and I am scared to death. I plan on going back to school in the Fall and quitting a job I have been in for 14 years. I think sometimes we just have to bite the bullet and go for it. It's likely we have all survived worse than a job change. Good Luck
