Quite a Change

[veg4animals2006]

I had to turn down the teaching job at The Goddard School that I was expecting to start this week. Turns out they couldn't handle me starting a week later and then I found out that the pay was only a $1 more than I make now. Plus, I don't even know if I could really keep that job with the complications I've been having with this pregnancy.

I was really torn up, but I also felt a lot better. The idea of starting that job, moving, having Olivia and starting school all so close was really stressing me out. Not having this job knocks out two of those things (moving and the job) so now I just have to worry about keeping myself healthy and carrying Olivia full-term and starting weekend/evening classes.

With me not working as much it gives Rob a chance to find a day job so he doesn't have to work nights anymore. He really hates having to sleep during the day and work at night.. and so do I. Not working also means we would qualify for food stamps again. When we applied last month we found out we make $200 too much and, really, buying food is expensive!

I will probably still stay working at Captain D's on the weekends. I like working there for the most part and it will give me some much needed social interaction.. lol Besides that I hope to focus on my Etsy store and brush up on my sewing skills. I might try my hand at a new car seat cover for Olivia. :)

Anyways, I felt really guilty for not being able to keep the wonderful job I thought I had snagged, but ya know.. another one will come along when I'm ready. For now, I'm just going to focus on my family and being happy. :)

[Taviesmommy]

Aug. 12, 2009 at 2:15 PM

You definately have to do what is best for your family and I think you are doing that. I bet you feel like a load has been lifted off your shoulders to not have to worry about moving and starting a new job right before you have a baby!