Comments on: Job satisfaction, making enough money, and being close to family

By: Becky@FamilyandFinances

Becky@FamilyandFinances — Tue, 27 May 2008 16:39:49 +0000

I’m with everyone else – family is so important!

My husband and I would both enjoy living further south than our cold home in Wisconsin. ALL of our family is here, though, and no amount of warm weather could ever replace them. So, Wisconsinites we will remain :)

I’ll definitely pray that God will open the doors He wants you to go through and that He will lead you to where you need to be!

By: Crazykinux

Crazykinux — Mon, 26 May 2008 18:07:28 +0000

Hi Kacie,

I’ve only been reading your blog for a short time now, but having gone through a similar situation 6 years ago, I’d say start working on a plan to move back to Bloomington. as soon as possible. I’m sure you’re husband can find the appropriate job – one he enjoys, pays well and is in or around Bloomington.

Way back in 2002, my wife and I we’re both working in Toronto (Canada) and really missed our friends and family back in Montreal (about 6 hours away). So we made a plan that whom ever found a job in Montreal first, the other would follow. I was the one who found a position, and though the pay wasn’t as good as in Toronto, I can tell you that it was the best decision we ever took.

I wish you the best and will look forward to reading that future post of yours on how you’re now living near Bloomington!

Cheers, from a Canadian fan!

By: John Hunter

John Hunter — Mon, 26 May 2008 03:04:36 +0000

Prioritize happiness over wealth. Certain economic realities cannot be easily ignored but far too many people focus too much on their annual salary. It is one factor but should really be much less important than many make it.John Hunter's last blog post..Economist Challenges Government Data

By: Kacie

Kacie — Sun, 25 May 2008 19:35:36 +0000

Hey Jennifer,

Thanks for your concern about our money situation. It’s true that I’m not working outside the home. However, I am working as a freelance writer, and I’m bringing in quite a bit of income from those ventures.

My husband and I definitely want me to stay at home with our baby, and working from home now will help me get ready for that.

To each her own. Thanks for reading.

By: Mommy Cracked

Mommy Cracked — Sun, 25 May 2008 18:52:24 +0000

No advice…just lots of prayers and good wishes.

By: Marcy

Marcy — Sun, 25 May 2008 18:23:05 +0000

I'll say a little prayer for you. In the end you'll know what the best decision is for you and your growing family. It just might take a little bit of time to figure it all out.Marcy's last blog post..Our Decision about Sam's Club

By: Jennifer Gaffron

Jennifer Gaffron — Sun, 25 May 2008 17:11:17 +0000

I have been checking in to your blog every so often and I have found some helpful tips. I work in downtown PIttsburgh, just like your husband. Honestly, I don’t understand why you can’t get a job outside of the house so that you can help your husband save money for a potential career change. I have been married for two years, and my husband has a good job, and I still work full-time so that I can work with my husband to meet our financial goals. I understand that you’re pregnant. However, I intend to start trying to start a family soon, and I fully intend to keep working after I become pregnant.

By: S.B.

S.B. — Sun, 25 May 2008 11:51:36 +0000

Hi Kacie,
I will keep you in our thoughts and hope Shane gets a job close to home. I think you have to do what will make you guys happy and be near your family.

I live close to mine and M.B.’s parents and they’ve helped so much with the baby and its a real source of joy for them.

You two are so financially savvy – you can live on less. Good luck.

S.B.

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By: T

Sat, 24 May 2008 20:47:04 +0000

I think I’d pray long and hard for a clear answer before jumping into something. Have you ever done Experieincing God? Might be worth your time before making a huge change in your lives. We’re military and family has never been close- #3 is due any minute- and one assignment was a post-Soviet country for 2 years. Miss them? Sure, but wow, has God filled in the gaps and richly blessed us. I have confidence that God wants nothing more than to give you more than you could even imagine…

By: Homemaker Barbi (Danelle Ice-Simmons)

Homemaker Barbi (Danelle Ice-Simmons) — Sat, 24 May 2008 19:42:13 +0000

Your dilemma does sound very difficult. It can be so hard to weigh choices when you have to add in the element of the unknown (job market, housing availability, etc.). I wish you and your husband luck in whichever decision you make. No matter how it turns out, take comfort in the fact that you are making the best choice with the information you have, and you can't do any better than that! Homemaker Barbi