Oh Boy
I should post something. January is rapidly slipping away from me, probably because of several things on my mind.
The bad news is V lost his job. The sales call center where he works is closing at the end of the month. The good news is they offered him another position. The more bad news is with the loss of commissions, even the higher hourly wage will result in a 40% income reduction for us.
So I need to find a job. This will not be easy. I have a college degree, lots of work experience and plenty of skills; that’s not the problem. I have a two-year old and a homeschooled 13-year old with Autism; that’s the problem. I feel a lot like I don’t have enough minutes for me, not enough chances to sit still, and not even enough hours to sleep. I’m not sure where and when I’ll find the hours to work too.
But what has to be done has to be done. I fully intend to kick V out the door on his days off to find a second job (it’s not as if he works around here on those days so it will just cut in to his ESPN time) and I’ll find something as well. Life is life, and it’s not like we are the only ones. I know several people in the same boat right now, and it seems like there are more every day.
I’ve dusted off the resumé and started collecting leads. Wish some luck to me, and those of my friends who need it as well.
Good luck to you all! I’m sending good wishes your way!! I know you will find a way to make it all work. You’ve gotten this far even though its been a tough road. I didn’t know one of your children had autism. That is a tough road indeed, at times. *big hugs*
Comment by Bea | January 11, 2008
Best wishes to you and your family!
Comment by Whirled | January 12, 2008