ok, so....here's the problem.
Im at a point in my life where I need to make some plans. I've been a stay at home mom for 5 years now and admit I really like it. It eases the stress of juggling work and kids.
Financially I'm still ok. Like...have just enough to get by ok..... and for the most part, I've been able to be ok with that.
I have plans to go to school in the fall and change careers to community support worker. I've learned that I'm most passionate about this field.
Here's the thing though. It doesn't pay well, the jobs are often shift work and hit and miss....and I've seen high burnout rates of others in that field. So...is it worth it?
In order to have my schooling funded through a government program, I have to be "actively looking for work"....so I still have to be looking for work in my previous field. I have an job interview this week and it's a REALLY good job. If I get it, I would be foolish not to accept it. As a Nanaimo newbie, I feel like my chances are not overly high, but certainly is worth a shot.
But here's the thing....I could probably put my life into a career. Work full time. Make money. But is it worth it? Is it worth the cost of: not seeing my kids as often (keeping in mind they do not have a Dad around), daycare costs, it would also make me ineligible for many programs I am currently using including resources for:
- free recreation passes
- free health care
- free clothing
- free food
- free summer camps etc etc.
So seriously...is it even worth it? I guess I need to decide. If all else fails, I am going to be a master at "being an Island bum". Which honestly....is not too shabby!
