Love wins over Money (for now)

[tradingpaint]

Well, I have been a SAHM for a year now, and I think I am ready to re enter the working world again.  It will be hard working full time and going to grad school at night, but I have to make it work.  We really need the money.  I interviewed for a job this week at the YWCA in Syracuse and it went really well.  The boss called me up later to say she was checking my references, so I am pretty sure I will be offered the job.  The problem is that the pay for a Case manager is only $25,000.  That sucks.  I have a degree in psychology and will have my Masters in another year or so.  I also have 4 years of military leadership and supervisory experience.  I'm sorry but I think I am so much more than $25,000.  I just don't get it.  My friend is making $45,000 a year in some big office, and she didn't even finish her Bachelor's.  My husband makes good money too and never went to college. 

I talked to my pastor today about this new job possibility, and she didn't sound too thrilled.  She said thats the kid of job you take when you're older and your kids are a little more self sufficient.  She went on to say that there is no substitute for being with your kids and Ill never have this chance again.  She said (in her own opinion) that she would never give up being a SAHM for a nonprofit, heart wrenching case manager job that only pays $25,000.  And I agree.  I know I would love the job, but I need more money.  My husband and I have plans for this house we bought.  We want to add on and put in a garage.  We will never be able to do that without more money.  With $25,000 a year, that will only be enough for childcareand a couple hundred extra bucks of spending money.  Not to mention that my kids will have to be with someone else when they need me most.  My oldest 2 have ADD, and my youngest is at the "Velcro" stage of life. 

So that's it.  I'm holding out for something better.  More money, more satisfaction.  I plan on opening my own business in a couple of years anyway.  I can handle being poor for a while longer. 

[mothergoose]

Dec. 16, 2006 at 6:17 PM I think that you made right decision by holding out for something better. I believe that as women we should never compromise or settle on anything that we desire in life. I've seen so many people settle when it comes to relationships, jobs, goals etc. and it only ends up with them being broken hearted with a dead dream. Thus making them lead miserable lives. I say if your happy right now, don't make one single move unless it adds to your happiness! God bless and good luck with the future.     

[mom2bam]

Dec. 16, 2006 at 8:39 PM I also agree you should hold out... You are way too qualified for that small amount of money. Good luck and I will keep you in my prayers!!!