Originally Posted by
hills
Hey there Ri. Welcome from the coast of Maine.
Hills,
Thank you so much for taking the time to right such a detailed reply, I didn't see it until today.
Your sound advice really hit home with me. It's tough times indeed. We are on good ground between her and I thankfully. I am passionate about recycling and taking care of the environment regardless of the financial incentive, and if I can learn (which I have TONS already) and make a few bucks with my spare time then I'm happy to do it, even if it isn't paying much. You are right though, we can't continue on this way sadly... it's just a tough one coming to that conclusion.
Thankfully all the bills get paid with my salary, but it's getting harder and harder to keep up. Part-time gig for my wife might be a good option... but eventually I need to pull a "hills' and get a career that compensates me better for my time. I am grateful for my job, and it's stability, but I guess it just leaves me feeling empty. There is no passion. I want to have the passion and flow state that I get when I am taking things apart and tinkering. Well I guess that gives me a start on where I should look to get into... tech of some sort.
Bottom line is I got to make more moola, and I don't want to sacrifice my marriage to do it. I appreciate your wisdom on the "scrapper's widow". I will ensure I am always including her and reserving extra time to do things she wants to do together. It's important to me that my sons grow up with their mom and dad on good terms. She is a good woman, she's been by my side since we were 16. Bless her heart!
Hills, thank you again for the thoughtful reply. Your advice is so appreciated.. Cheers, see you around.
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