DH's job opportunity(sort of vent)

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Registered: 03-27-2003
DH's job opportunity(sort of vent)
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Sat, 09-18-2004 - 3:41pm
I feel bad for him, he is so confused; and I can't really help him with the decision.

He absolutely loves his job right now-he is the head computer tech for 4 elementary schools, but his supervisor asked if DH would be interested in taking his old position. This would mean a yearly salary increase of about $12-13,000. The new position is at the highschool-being the head network guy for all the schools and dealing with the highschool students when they are doing stuff they aren't suppose to.

DH doesn't know what to do, he loves the idea of the salary increase and the network stuff but he absolutely HATES the idea of dealing with highschool kids.

I told him it is totally up to him, he can't do it just for the money and be miserable. I've already been through him hating his past jobs twice. The money would be nice-we could get lots of things paid off and be able to start saving, but to me that isn't a good enough reason.

Just had to tell someone, can't tell any of our friends because they all work for the schools and no one is suppose to know about it.

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Sat, 09-18-2004 - 5:28pm

HUGS!!!

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Registered: 04-21-2004
Sun, 09-19-2004 - 8:02am
We are actually in the same boat as you right now. My husband was recently offered a full time job (he works there part time now) at a job that he absolutley loves. It's basically his dream job. However, the start out pay is not that dreamy. He would have to quit his current full time job which has a steady income and a monthly commission check. However, I want him to take it. Its a change from manual labor to a nice healthy environment. He will have flex time hours which will help with babysitting. Also, he will just be happier going to work, doing something he loves.

I honestly think he should go with his heart. You only get one life. You should do what makes you happy. Money is not the answer for happiness. You've learned here that people can live off of less than what they thought they could. Besides, stressfull job situations seem to add money problem. When you are stressed you get sick more, you eat more and you sometimes shop to "make things better" with material things. I think it's great that you are supporting him. Let us know how it turns out!

kel