Well, I'm down to 96 days. In 96 days I will either still be working or not. While still a little nervous, and uncertain if I'm making the right decision, I think I have decided this is the route to take. I have mentioned this to colleagues, in preparation of the inevitable, but they don't believe me. I have not make any official statement of intent to HR or my immediate supervisor (of the month).
So, here is why I think I'm there. We had another meeting with the financial people to discuss where we will put our money. Knowing nothing about this, I really have to depend on their expertise, and the recommendations of people who have invested with them. The portfolios and types of investments they have shown us make good solid sense, as solid as investing can be, anyway. And the overall performances of these products over the last 5-10 years is impressive.
Am I still a little concerned? Yes. But Rich isn't working, no overtime... which is what I depended on to cover those extra expenses we incur. If we are not working, the gasoline costs will definitely go way, way down. Of course, Rich will want to do more things around the house, so those costs might go up. He's already considering a part-time job, so that will keep him occupied elsewhere!
But what about me? Work? Not work? Book more weddings? Sell more handcraft items? These are the next round of decisions.
One final big decision, however, is when to actually 'put in my notice.' Things here are in such upheaval that my heart hates to walk away, while my mind is saying "RUN.... RUN, RUN, RUN!" The one thing I really want to do is make sure that MY things are done. I don't doubt for a minute how I'll be bashed and bad-mouthed once I'm gone, but I want to make sure no one can say I left anything undone!
So that's where we are.... The discernment is way more troubling than the decision!
Until next time.
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