One of my favorite quotes...
"Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That's why it is called the present."
So Im leaving work today at 12 today.... do I need the money ..yes but is it worth time not being spent with my mom? NOPE! When I think about it I mean really, if I stay here until 5 just to get paid... ugh its such a waste of time. My mom wants to go on a walk with me and the dogs, I think its just a really selfish move by me, just staying for a few extra dollars. I know we definitely could use the money but also have faith that God will provide. Im not saying go out and buy whatever you want, go on vacations whereever and spend money you dont have because you have faith that God will be take care of you.. you have to have some logic to it. I think thats just being careless and not living a Godly life. He will call you out if hes not happy with the way you are living.. trust me I know from experience.. lol.
This is what has brought me to my decision on whether or not to work when I have children. Everytime I research this or look it up ...or watch Oprah lol, basically the verdict is that 'you cant be a good mother unless you are happy', if that means working or not working. I know I might complain about work or say that I would rather not but after thinking about it, working part time will be perfect.
A few years ago I got fired from a job (after 7 work days).. not going to mention the dentists name but lets just say everytime I told people who I got fired from they said, "you made it that long? That might be a record." ANYWAYS.. I was without a job for about a month living off unemployment. The first week was amazing, no work and just relaxing, and it was in July so I got to lay out and what not. Well after the first week I got really bored and anxious. I didnt realize how much a job meant to me. I like being challenged (i didnt know that) and I like having something to do every week, socially or whatever.
I have always looked up to my mom, she stayed home and raised me and Elizabeth until we were in high school. She had a part time job at the school during lunch time and then got a job at Kennedys as a cook when we were older but she was always there for us. She raised us, not a babysitter or preschool. I admire that. We didnt grow up with loads of money, but we always had enough. We went on a family vacation every year and didnt live beyond on means. Which also meant, I bought my first car when I was 18 from my parents for $4000 (cash!) and my sister did the same (I think she paid $6000 because her car was newer). We both had jobs since we were 15-16 years old and Im really glad my parents didnt just hand us stuff. We had to work for it. Ive never been one to think money was more valuable then people and I think thats one of the things my parents enstilled in me. Dan and I could both work full time/overtime and make good money and have nice things, big house, expensive cars... but is it really worth it if you never see or spend time with your family? Not to me.
When you are on your death bed at 9o years old, " are you going to say, I wish I worked more, I wish I bought that.." or are you going to say, I wish I spent more time with that person.." ?
I think working part time is the best solution for me, I will be able to spend as much time with my children as I want and also fulfill my need to work. My mom and Dans mom (and of course, Dan) will be watching/raising them when Im not and I feel very fortunate to have them in my life.
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