What would you do?

Munque

I was a single mom of 3 until I met my husband, I was a secretary at a bank, hated it, but stuck with it because I needed the money, stayed long enough to end up the compliance officer at the bank and was making pretty good money, but still hated it. I just left there a year ago and got into the job I'm in now and I love it, I love my boss, the people I work with, the hours and especially the pay, I doubled my income. But I stayed in job that I hated first, built up my experience, made enough money to support my family, yadda, yadda, yadda.

Having a job that you love is great, it really is. Feeding your family, making sure their transportation is reliable and keeping a heated/air conditioned roof over their heads, and clothes on their backs, that's more important.

If you start budgeting now (and trust me I know what it's like to not have enough to save) then it will make it easier for you to continue budgeting when you are making more money. A second job from home, or a job that you can take your kid with you (my mom cleans houses and buildings in her spare time and takes my kids occasionally) could help you out a lot, every little bit helps. But in your position, if I was you, I wouldn't turn down more money because I was happy at my current job, there's always a chance that you could be happy at the next, or the next.

gamblewife

Just take your time don't make any quick
decisions. Think about what a wonderful
job you have right now. I know it doesn't
pay you enough but who knows what the
future holds ?? Consider the fact that this i
is not just a job like any other job but it's an
opportunity for you to influence the lives of
others!! How many jobs let you do that??

Write down all the pros and cons of this job
and write down what you would be looking
for in another job and see how it comes out.
I have been in your shoes as a young single
mom, I know it's not easy. I'm still not rich
today well not with money my oldest granddauhter
over heard me saying something about money
one day and she comes into the room and
hugs me and says memaw you are rich, your
rich in love and that's the best kind!! Your
real rich!! I had to laugh and yes she is right
I have been blessed abundantly with family
of my own and lots of love so we are rich!!
I pray that you my friend are rich I know you
are with a child!! Everything else will work out!!
Matt: 6:25-34 helped me alot during those times.


It will get better!!

cruiseking

I pondered your question again during a ripping workout (i think better when I'm sweating). I say that you should actively persue another line of work/job. Why would you want to stay in a job that doesn't challenge you, or use your skills to their potential. I have hung on to a lousy job before, and after I was fired. I wondered "why was I hanging on to that job"? My boss told me he was doing me a favor. He was correct. A job is like a relationship, and we all owe it to ourselves, to have enough self respect, and dignity to get out of it, what we are worth. It's not all about the money, it's about human potential. Your potential. Think about this; you are staying at a job, with no chance of a raise, no chance for advancement, and not using your skills. Boring! And the icing; you can't eek out the most meager of a living doing it. This sounds like a "no brainer" to me. Contrary to what you believe, or what is portrayed in the media, there are jobs out there. As an employer, I would hire somebody that, I was convinced of their abilities to add to my bottom line. There are many people out there that are clueless, and don't want to work hard. If you are in the top 50% in appearance, social skills, and have an ability to speak with confidence; you're in. I say put it out there; move on, and find your potential. You are worth it!

firesoforion

There's a middle ground. If you're in the poverty range and can barely pay your bills and nothing else, you don't have enough money to ensure (or even allow) your happiness in the long run. I'd stay at that job while looking for something that paid a bit more, or get another job on the side. Otherwise (or in addition) maybe you can find ways to lower your bills a bit.

shelleilei

I use to work at home. You can try looking up at home jobs for part time work. I know that Kelly Services is hiring for a lot of positions for at home, like tech support.

savlyon

Thanks for all of your advise.

I really like my job and it is rewarding, even if it is not challenging. I think part of the reason I like that it is not challenging is because I have a lot of other things outside of work that need my attention and are very pressing. Work is the "easy" part of my day.
I think I will try to find something else part time since I do have some extra time, but I'm not going to quit my job. I will look casually for a new job, but I would like to stay until the end of the school year.

Your advise was really wonderful and gave me a lot to think about! Thank you!!