A week ago, ask me if we were moving. The answer would have been an immediate YES~
As me today? I am clueless. We are pretty sure that DH got that job in Clayton. But, driving 45 minutes each way back and forth to work everyday seems excessive, especially when there are banks on every block. And, the house that we fell in love with is now under contract... and I didnt see anything else that interested me.
On Monday, I found out that I was pregnant. This is ok, im settling in to the idea of parenthood. But, then that adds maturnity leave. At my current job, I have 6 weeks of sick time sitting there, waiting to be used. If I quit, I lose it. My job right now sucks, but it is flexible. And it pays enough, especially since we are not smoking (that is not that bad, really) to be able to afford our house, and all that. If I start a new job, there will be no way that I will have enough time saved up to be able to take 6 weeks off, plus have 4 weeks of vacation, plus all the comp time that I will build up between now and then.
Plus, I have my friends here, and my mom and grandma. Not that they are all that involved in my day to day life, but at least they would be here if I really need them.
Here is another bonus to staying. 10,000 dollars to pay off some of my student loans. All I have to do is sign a contract that I will continue in my current job for 2 years from the beginning of August. That would pay off my MOHELA completely, then I would only have my Wells Fargo left to pay on. I would have to commit to this job until July 31, 2009.
Im feeling lost and overwhelmed. What would you do in my shoes? I really need advice.
2 comments:
Man, that is a tough spot! I don't know what to tell you.. I would just really talk it over with hubby, and try to come to a conclusion that you both feel comfortable with. Good luck! I am sure that there are benefits to both choices. Sorry, I am totally not helpful here..my only advice only relates if you are religious..and that is pray for an answer. (Please dont' be offended if you are not! Just giving you the only advice I know of!)
I'm with Chris, that's definitely a tough decision. What will happen to the possibilities that are currently open in the new city if you don't take them? If they go away, how will that make you feel? Is it worth giving the new possibilities up for the stability that you have now? Yeah, so all I have is more questions. ;)
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