Please help with life altering decision

[surreys princess]

move to vancouver?

surreys princess Reviewed by surreys princess on 03-07-2007. Please help with life altering decision Hi, I am hoping some of you can help me make a huge life altering decision. First I will tell you a little about my situation. I am 30 yrs old, married with 2 kids ages 1 and 3. I have been working in a factory for about 10 years now doing a job that I hate but I have stayed there because of the great pay, benefits and time off. Before I took this job I was a Chef. I enjoyed the work but not the hours and the pay was terrible. Well now the company I am working for is downsizing and offering Rating: 5

[stinkyattic]

Likes:
weed
sex
art
fresh baked bread
Dislikes:
canned peas

LOL @ canned peas, seriously, what moron decided to put them in a fucking CAN where they turn into useless grey mush unsuitable for human consumption?

Hmmm art... baking bread... want to be home when kids are out of school... artisan bakery!!! MMMMMMMM
Except that you have to get up and go to work at like 4:30 am... you miss rush hour traffic... and the best time of day to make love... decisions, decisions...

[VaporDaddy]

LOL @ canned peas, seriously, what moron decided to put them in a fucking CAN where they turn into useless grey mush unsuitable for human consumption?

Hmmm art... baking bread... want to be home when kids are out of school... artisan bakery!!! MMMMMMMM
Except that you have to get up and go to work at like 4:30 am... you miss rush hour traffic... and the best time of day to make love... decisions, decisions...

You are truly a genius! I love you. And how about canned asparagus?! WTF!
:jointsmile:

[Skink]

Your wife is just practicle,,,,if your a dreamer she is needed to level off the playing field...

[Skink]

That was a touching story and you discribed it very well... I wish your Mom the best!!!

[VaporDaddy]

Your wife is just practicle,,,,if your a dreamer she is needed to level off the playing field...

Good point, but I often wonder what my life would be like if I were to pursue my dreams unchecked. Just a thought.

[stinkyattic]

Good point, but I often wonder what my life would be like if I were to pursue my dreams unchecked. Just a thought.

It's pretty amazing how many people I'm close to have been thinking this lately... you and I are the same age... my friends are going through the first wave of divorces... everyone is starting to feel trapped in their career- I know I sort of do too... it was one of the things that made me end my last relationship... I didn't need to be trapped by anything else either...I felt like I spent the entire last year of it planning my escape... he had stopped growing (well, I don't think he matured past about 15 anyway, but...) and I still feel like I have a life ahead of me... one of the reasons I love the Yeag... he has the adventure in him still.... you need encouragement to pursue your dreams... it CAN be done... financial security and happiness are NOT mutually exclusive!

Oh, and canned asparagus is an abomination against Nature AND the palate... not as nasty as the canned peas... but compared to what asparagus SHOULD be... yow! My area is FAMOUS for our amazing tender sweet asparagus... only what, another 6-8 weeks before it heralds the start of the farm stand season, all those little perky spears showing up on trailers parked by the side of the road... just waiting to become an omlette... mmmmm leftover fondue and asparagus omlettes are like stepping into the orgasmatron.

[CUTigeRGirL]

Just an idea...Since you will get the salary for at least a years pay, maybe you could go back to school and then find a job doing something that you love. Honestly, I wish I would have went to a tech school instead of a university (4-year) because tech is a lot cheaper (virtually free if your state has the lottery or whatever). Also, there are a lot more jobs out there with a 2 year degree that pay more than one with a 4-year degree. I would take this time to reflect on what you love, spend time with your children, etc. I wouldn't rush into a job just to have money, but spend time applying and searching for better jobs. Monster.com is a good place to start. Sorry if I didn't help much...just some ideas. Hope they helped you!

[Breukelen advocaat]

I have not read every post here, so I apologize if these questions have been answered.

Will the company dole the pay out to you incrementally for a year? How long will medical (or other) benefits continue? After you're finished with the severance payout(s), can you go on unemployment insurance? The last option is great - you can continue to collect for at least six months.

[BizzleLuvin]

That was a touching story and you discribed it very well... I wish your Mom the best!!!

thanks. i admire my mom