Just gave my notice....

[Werd]

I was really nervous at first to quit my "day job" but the more I think about it, the better decision it is. Actually - IT IS THE ONLY ONE.

I applied for a job at my local gym. I'll do whatever - childcare, front desk, heck I'll scrub the toilets - I don't care. It will be minimum wage (which is only a few dollars p/hr less than I make now) and there will be no benefits (not that the ones that I was paying for before did me any good as I couldn't afford the doc anyways but less commute (less time/gas/wear&tear on vehicle) but most importantly there is onsite childcare so my kids can come with me. They get out of school soon and there is no way that I could possibly leave them with a sitter or whatever all day after having been apart from them for most of one year now. They need me and I need them.

If that doesn't pan out I will take whatever job w/flexible hours: bartend/waitress whatever, stripping by far was the most disgusting job that I had ever had. Even though I only did it for about 2/3 months, and I quit about a year ago I am still affected. After that, everything else is easy and I couldn't possibly earn any less LOL.

Also getting ready to move into our new place so I don't know when I will have internet.

And, of course, with my ex there is no shortage of negative bullshit drama to fill my free mental moments. I am trying to focus on positive stuff and trying to continue to grow...

It's been fun hanging with ya'll... shit, getting paid to surf the web! LOL

Will post up some pics when I can and of course, will be around to "play" when I can.

 

[Pamela]

Did I miss what kind of job you gave up?

 

[Y_lifter]

I hope your kids or yourself don't get seriously ILL...

Or are you on Medicaid ?

 

[Werd]

My ex is bound by decree to provide health insurance coverage for the kids. The first thing he did was cut me off because he knew that I was ill. One of the many reasons why I chose to move where I did: health care for me and eventually my kids. I am a European citizen. But I had to return to the US and though I have health issues I have been dealing with them "ok" without doctors. I can't do it forever, but for now it will have to do.

I have a job as administrative assist/receptionist for software company. They are now worlwide with offices in Russia, US and Hungary. I was hoping to be able to do something within as I am Hungarian American, however, there are no opportunities for me at this time and my kids need me as I do them.

 

[BrandonXJ]

I think you live by me, I'll watch them for you! Of course after I give them back full of pixie sticks and soda you may regret that decision.

Seriously though, hope it works out for you.

 

[Werd]

I think you live by me, I'll watch them for you! Of course after I give them back full of pixie sticks and soda you may regret that decision.

Seriously though, hope it works out for you.

There are quite a few of them. Be careful what you wish for though! You think I am a firecracker?... they put me to shame!!!



LOL That was sweet. Thank you for your kind and stickysweet sentiments.

 

[jenscats5]

Good luck Werd!! Hope you can check in soon!

 

[Werd]

Thanks... I'll still be here till next Friday for sure. Not exactly sure about my last day on this job because of my move.

The company is being very understanding. They would love to be able to pay me more, but honestly given our situation, there is no amount of money that could justify me spending so much time away from my kids. The company doesn't want to see me go, but they understand and sympathize with my reasons... will give me very strong recommendations should I ever need them. Everyone in the office that knows I am leaving is sad... Makes me feel good in a strange kind of way. No matter how inconsequential my position here is, it makes me feel good that I was able to affect the lives of my co-workers by making them smile, lessening their burdens for a moment in time.

There's a wholetta changing going on for us (me and my kids) and while it's scary I just keep thinking about what our lives were like before I made the commitment to end our lives the way we knew it to be before I separated from their father... and it seems just that much less scary. Staying in that relationship (as many choose to do)would have been far scarier!

I may have made a lot of mistakes but I am satisfied that I have always done what I thought was best for my kids. They know it too. And if they do not, then it is my job to help them to understand this; the art of parenting. As long as I keep that at the forefront of my decisions, I don't see how anything that I do could be that bad. An issue that was brought to light at my therapy session last night: "Am I satisfied that I am doing all that is within my power to make things the best for me and my kids?" One can always do more - there is always something to strive for. But as long as the answer to that question is an honest "YES" then I am satisfied and have zero to prove to anyone else.

Thanks for the well-wishes.

 

[gonelifting]

Good luck... but how will they react to you carrying around a laptop?

 

[Ulcasterdropout]

I hope it works out for the best

 

[Werd]

Good luck... but how will they react to you carrying around a laptop?

 

[superqt4u2nv]

Best wishes Sista

 

[hanselthecaretaker]

Yeah, sooner or later you're bound to get a good job if you keep trying.

 

[Deterass]

Don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.

 

[Werd]

Yeah, sooner or later you're bound to get a good job if you keep trying.

I already know what that is, all the other stuff I am doing is just to pay bills till my work makes it to the right person's desk at the right time.

 

[Werd]

Don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.

That would be tight rock hard ass...

 

[onebigab]

Now this post is useless w/o pics.


But in all seriousness, good luck with everything and keep your head high.

 

[Pamela]

Best to you Werd!

If your ever in the South let me know.