Comments on: Memories of a not worth IT Life

by: The Foo

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 20:03:49 +0000

that takes guts dropping everything. i take my hat off to you. I am going through the same “crisis” thing now. just curious - if you were to go back to work … what would you be?

Lifecruiser: Yes, it takes time to dare to drop it. It’s a maturing process of some kind :-) And to answer your question about going back to work… which is a hard nut to crack for me, I’m still working on that part. I know that I want to work with something that means that I can be able to leave work at work and not take it home with me.
At first I thought of something more human with people, but that can never be anything with health care in my case, because I would take that work with me home, I’d care too much.
Maybe something very simple but that let me use my brain anyway…. Sounds tricky hah? *lol*
But I’m the kind of person that can develop a simple work out to perfection. I always come up with new ideas, suggest new things and so on, so I can manage most jobs actually.
Well, I have time left to think :-)

by: Irish Church Lady

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 10:55:41 +0000

I came by yesterday but didn’t have time to comment (had to go to work! LOL) :roll:

I look forward to the day when I can do this. I am the primary breadwinner in the family so end in sight at the moment. :cry:

Lifecruiser: Ah, i really wish yu could! sorry. Maybe you will some day, I’ll be swinging my magic stick to make it happen ;-)

by: Lazy Daisy

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 12:21:18 +0000

I’m sure it’s Monday some where in the world. I was a nurse for 30 years, haven’t actively been practing my trade for the last 3 years. Can’t say that I miss it…Life has so many other avenues to travel. Glad you stopped to smell the roses and chose a different path.

Lifecruiser: Yes, I’m so glad too, that I’m odler and wiser now ;-) Not that old!

by: just2difficult

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 07:02:46 +0000

I’m still living that life. I envy you. I’ve made steps for myself to leave it soon and have no intention of returning either. The money IS good but there is so much more. Good for you. Best of luck on the Cruise.

Lifecruiser: I do hope you succeed with your plans, I do wish every one this real life :-) Good luck x milions to you too!

by: Friday's Child

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 03:44:56 +0000

I agree with you there. I too was once a working mom and wife. I’ve climbed the ladder of success too but have realized that pay is good, health is deteriorating because of stress from work. Coming home late and leaving home early which sometimes makes you miss your family. It was difficult at first but as time goes on, I’ve realized that being a SAHM gives you freedom and freedom is beautiful and wonderful to feel. It is freedom from being told to do something when you don’t want to do it. Freedom from waking up early to be on time for work and coming home late because your boss wants you to add up an extra hours for you. Freedom that I have now can’t be exchanged with anything in this world.
Thanks for stopping by.

Lifecruiser: Yes, you said it alright. Freedom and Peace that is like balm for the soul. I’m glad you have it too :-)

by: Happy and Blue 2

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 23:40:30 +0000

Glad you got your priorities straight. Even if you can’t straighten up your body because of your back problems..

Lifecruiser: You’re always so straight forward HB2 and I just love you for that :-)

by: Dave

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 22:30:49 +0000

I could never survive in a job I didn’t enjoy. The vicisitudes of life are difficult enough with out work adding more stress. I’ve always felt the as Kalihl Gibran said, work is love made visable. I guess I’m not (monitarly) rich because I’ve always valued quality of life more than quantity

Lifecruiser: Aahh, that sounds just good Dave, keep that thoughts! And Wanda… *lol*

by: Ma

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 18:50:22 +0000

You sound like me. Only,both my husband and I worked for a sub-contractor for the military for a few years. And we worked before the sun came out till way after the sunset, 7 days a week. It was good money but not worth the work we had to do. The only thing I liked about it was we got paid weekly, and we could take the kids to work with us on the weekends and when there was no school. Now That I don’t work, I do things at my leasure.

Thanks for stopping by.

Lifecruiser: I’m glad for you :-)

by: Naked Nerd

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 18:23:35 +0000

I stopped by to say hi, and check out your blog. As with most carers. Your reward depends on the amount of effort you put into it. Sometimes the price is to high. :cool:

Lifecruiser: Yes, it sure was in this case. Not only that, there were to high DEMANDS and pressure on me too. That’s not good. Now it’s like I’ve been born again :-)

by: Janene

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 18:01:30 +0000

Thanks for this post ~ I have to say that I actually cried a little this morning because things are getting pretty tight money wise around my house. When hubby and I were both working things were a lot smoother…now that I’m off and at home with Baby Boy and Baby Girl on the way, things are really starting to pile up.

We aren’t the kind of people who will neglect our bills to splurge on something else ~ which is a good thing, but it just seems like we never go anywhere or do anything and that the ‘fridge is always empty…or close to empty.

Your post reminds me that I should be enjoying this time with Baby Boy because soon I will have 2 and it won’t just be me and him…not that I’m not looking forward to 2. :lol: I guess I just needed to hear that their are more important things than money and a career…I miss teaching a lot. But I love my family and I’m once again grateful that I’m able to spend this time with them ~ even if it means a few sacrafices. Thanks again for the reminder!

Lifecruiser: Yes, it sure can be tough with the money too, I’ve been there too and will probably again. But this is something I’ll be having in my mind then,so it might not get as tough as it would have been otherwise. All you need is Love and you can manage a lot :-)