It's not secret that I am the lowest paid person I know. (next to the ones that don't work!)
I am by no means a career woman, so I am not sure why this eats away at me. I know its not a competition, but most ways I feel like a failure. I spent lots of money that I had, and lots of money in loans to go to college, because growing up they said that's what you are supposed to do.
I never knew what I wanted to be when I grew up, when it comes to a paying job that is. I at one point, fell in love with making music. hmm, maybe I should be a music educator! huh, that went over. I made so many decision mistakes during college. Then schools starting cutting music programs and teachers. I knew I'd never want to leave my family. So I dropped the Ed part, and graduated with B of arts in Music. AKA, an expensive and useless piece of paper.
I am back to square one. I don't know what I want to do when I grow up... errr I am grown up.
I feel that I am VERY flexible as far as jobs go, and honestly I truly don't mind my job. I don't like my pay, the negative attitudes of fellow employees, the overall lack of respect, and the dead end feeling of it.
job searching is tough, when you don't know what you want to do, or if you are even qualified for anything. Oh and heck I am NOT good at handling drastic changes. I play the "what if" game, to the point that I convince myself to suck it up and deal with life as is. These kind of decisions became much harder, after all these things affect 4 people now. So I am looking for my own courage and love, support and ideas from others!
You are not not NOT a failure! You have a husband who adores you, two of the cutest, sweetest kids of all time, a beautiful home, and lots of people who love you! Not knowing what job you really want to do is such a common problem. You're definitely not alone. I'm sorry you're feeling stuck right now, and having two little ones makes it even more overwhelming. I hope you find a solution that brings you peace soon. (also - my mom is applying to work in the cash office of the new casino... Maybe something like that? Might be a fun atmosphere. Or something like dave does at progressive?)
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