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02/07/2006 02:32:48 AM · #26 |
TC,
I wish the best for you and your family. You made the right decision from the info you provided us. Working that many hours is harmful to yourself and family.
Good luck and enjoy your family,
-SDW
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02/07/2006 02:36:31 AM · #27 |
| Congrats, sounds like you'll be a success at home and in a job you like. As someone who has stepped off of that cliff several times, it's so worth it to make less and enjoy life more. |
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02/07/2006 04:55:14 AM · #28 |
Idon't think you will regret it. IN 15 years when you look back, you will remember the time you spent with your family, not the time you worked. Congrats.
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02/07/2006 05:07:17 AM · #29 |
I did four years managing a Pizza Hut in Wisconsin. I know how you feel. Life will provide. I quit my job (which was very secure and paid well) soon after my wife lost her job. We went from having two very good paying jobs to no jobs at all. We then decided to move over 1,000 miles away. Remember, we don't have any jobs, so no income. Once we got to New Hampshire my wife got a job within the month. I held out for three months. We got behind on almost all of our bills. Now that we're almost completely caught up my wife is quiting her job. She doesn't have anything lines up at all. Are we worried? Yes, but we know it's for the best.
Where am I going with all the above? Life is difficult. It makes the good parts seem that much better. Life isn't about money. It's about loved ones. We do what we have to. We're much happier being able to see each other on a regular basis than making lots of money and never knowing what the other looks like. Good luck |
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02/07/2006 06:04:54 AM · #30 |
Hi Ron
I took this step last summer and I know how hard it is! We have gone from a VERY comfortable life style financially to a very precarious one. I know I did the right thing for my health and John says he's got his wife back after five years of dedicating myself mentally and physically to a job. I still feel guilty and John is working three jobs after having retired so it isn't easy but I hope all will turn out OK in the future. We do not have children at home to worry about so it's just down to us. Don't think there won't be times when you think "OMG what have I done???" but basically there is not point in looking back - the decision is made so just stick by it and look forwards. `Your son will not be at home forever - enjoy him now!
Good luck
Pauline
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02/07/2006 06:07:44 AM · #31 |
Way to go TC! It must be frightening for you to do such a courageous thing. But you know what? You'll be a better husband and father for it, and a healthier human to boot. ANY change you make in favor of your family is a good one, even if it means eating mac and cheese for a while. Kids like mac and cheese anyway, so it's all good. ;)
I would bet that there are many companies in your area that would jump at the chance to hire someone with that much managerial experience. Really spruce up your resumé with lots of power verbs and show off the things you have learned both on and off the job.
Keep us posted and don't give up. The hardest part is over...taking the first step. :)
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02/07/2006 07:14:20 AM · #32 |
AWESOME ! i wish we are all so brave
KEEP UP !
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02/07/2006 07:27:46 AM · #33 |
Originally posted by laurielblack:
Really spruce up your resum�with lots of power verbs and show off the things you have learned both on and off the job.
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I had pretty aweful vucab, untill i decided to do something about it. I read almost all the vucab books in the market. Well i wasn't satisfied with that even, i read the full Oxofrd Advanced learners dictionary. At one time i remembered 11 letters completely (out of 26 in dictionary), and of remaining i remebered more than 90 percent of it.
Well so what did i learn.
i learnt that each word has its own mood and feeling associated with it. Using it unnessary is it not productive and in some cases even can ofend the reader. Sesquipedalianism is not good thing.
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02/07/2006 07:54:04 AM · #34 |
Ron,
Being in the military and away from my family all week long (I get to see them most weekends) I completly understand how you feel, at least you were able to make the decision to leave...not that easy in the military.
I know it may seem hard and unsure now but it will be worth it 10 fold in the end. Remember, no one has ever wished they'd spent more time away from the family. I'm not a betting man but if I were I'd put my money on you all being very happy and healthy in no time flat. Good luck.
On the bad side...now he has more time for photography and killing us in the challenges. ;)
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02/07/2006 07:59:08 AM · #35 |
I knew I could count on you guys for sending me some good karma and for helping me feel better about this whole scary situation. You guys are the best and I am proud to be part of this community!
Originally posted by sabphoto:
On the bad side...now he has more time for photography and killing us in the challenges. ;) |
This one made me smile! I wouldn't be too afraid... Took me almost two years just to get a ribbon! |
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02/07/2006 08:01:35 AM · #36 |
Good luck Ron.
It's a tough choice to make and it sounds like something that you definately had to do. |
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02/07/2006 10:45:58 AM · #37 |
Congratulations on your brave decision! I can't imagine why you would have to take less money than you are making. If you keep your self-confidence up and visualize doing better, I guarantee you will find something great.
Why aren't you doing photography full time? Your work is so good! I once worked for a really cool company that photographed church directories. If I recall, the photographer made really good $$$. And the people were so nice. I think it was this company Lifetouch.
My advice is "Don't spend another day not doing what you love!" Good luck, and I'm sending you a bunch of good vibes. |
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02/07/2006 11:09:42 AM · #38 |
Leaving a job you don't like is a great opportunity. I've always managed to turn my hobbies (two so far, going on three) into marketable skills & make a pretty decent living.
Life is better if you enjoy what you do. Now is your opportunity to do something you like. The trick is to stay afloat in the meantime.
Good luck!
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02/07/2006 11:16:21 AM · #39 |
Originally posted by TooCool:
I have been managing a pizza place on MSU campus for the last 10 or 11 years. I've lateley been putting in 65+ hour weeks, mostly nights and it is literally killing me. I am allergic to flour and my hands are ate up. I have a 13 year old boy who I don't know and a lovely wife who craves my attention and wants me home. I have a love of photography and no time to take pictures. I have bills that barely get paid and my drivers make more money than I do on less hours. I get my insurance paid but have to pay $280 a month to insure my wife and kid.
I have finally had enough. Last Wednesday morning I gave my two weeks notice. I do not have a job lined up but have an offer from my wifes company to work for them full time. I do not know how much money I will make but I know it will be less than I am making now. I can get a part time job on the weekends delivering pizzas for any company in town.
Bottom line is, I'm a little afraid of what the future has to hold but I know in my heart that this is the best thing for my family... I will get to be with them for the first time since my son was born. |
I think you made the right choice.
I work in the food service industry, and I understand how hard a road it is. I am having a career crisis myself right now. I work all the time, or not at all, treated really poorly and disrespectfully, they pay me illegally to avoid paying O/T..And I am in a place and position Supposedly better then a pizza place
SO whatever you will do, it is the first step in the right direction!
Hang in there Ron, have faith! |
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02/07/2006 11:16:33 AM · #40 |
I just took a 10% pay cut so that I can work on the day shift instead also, so I feel where you're coming from.
Hopefully, the money issues will work themselves out, but I need more time with my family, and trying to start a side business in photography is next to impossible without nights/weeekends free.
Best of luck to you, and God bless. I'm sure everything will work out for the better. Maybe your 13 year old might like to do some photography with you, two birds with one stone type of thing. ;O) |
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02/07/2006 11:17:57 AM · #41 |
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Leaving a job you don't like is a great opportunity. I've always managed to turn my hobbies (two so far, going on three) into marketable skills & make a pretty decent living.
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Very admirable Slippy, I think that is exactly what we are supposed to do!
Now, I gotta figure out how.... |
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02/07/2006 11:43:03 AM · #42 |
We did the same thing last May but we even upped and moved to a whole different place. My husband makes half the money and we went from a really nice house sitting on a private lake to a smaller modular home. We are stuggleing somewhat because our house hasn't sold but we couldn't be happier. My husband hated his job and was working his butt off. He was so unhappy and it was wearing on me and him both. We are now happy as can be and have no regrets. We have more time together and our life is so much simplier. Life is to short to not be able to spend time with your family, especially since you have kids at home. You'll never get this time back and it's so important for them to have you around.
Good luck and don't look back. Always remember, God doesn't close one door without opening another. |
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02/07/2006 01:42:54 PM · #43 |
My official last day as pizza manager is Saturday. They still haven't given me a for sure if I can or can not deliver for them... Oh well, like I said there are pizza places all over town...
Thank all of you. Love you guys! |
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02/07/2006 01:51:06 PM · #44 |
Best wishes, TC!
If you need help polishing up that resume (again), I'm always here. |
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02/07/2006 04:00:45 PM · #45 |
WTG! Great first step. You have closed that door. Now who knows what great things lie beyond other doors you knock on.
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02/07/2006 04:38:14 PM · #46 |
Originally posted by TooCool:
My official last day as pizza manager is Saturday. They still haven't given me a for sure if I can or can not deliver for them... Oh well, like I said there are pizza places all over town...
Thank all of you. Love you guys! |
I don't know if I would deliver for the same company or not. I'm sure they are great but what's the chances that they are just going to pull you into other areas when they suddenly need your help? I would imagine that since they know your abilities and ways, this may be a problem you may want to look out for.
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02/11/2006 03:30:52 PM · #47 |
| Well this is it... I'm leaving here in a few minutes to put in my last shift. This is a great day and a very sad day... I can only keep looking forward and try not to second guess myself. To bad I can't go to work drunk. :-P |
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02/11/2006 04:20:10 PM · #48 |
Good luck, and don't look at it as the last shift, look at it as the start of something new, I too am trying to make a similar change, you just have to have faith in your decision, and keep pluggin' at it!
Mike
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02/11/2006 04:25:16 PM · #49 |
in the wise, but now cliche, words of Ghandi,
"Work a job that you love, and you'll never have to work a day in your life again."
Congrats on quiting the job. That kind of stuff is never easy. I wish you the best of luck in the future. |
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02/11/2006 04:53:37 PM · #50 |
just read my signature and believe in yourself and what you are doing!
Good luck!! Go out with a smile!
P
:)))
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