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Torn -- any advice - MT2long

Posted: Oct 26, 2009

I am so torn. I've been MTing from home for the last 13 years. I'm married and have 3 boys, ages 12, 9, and & 7. Lately, the money hasn't been so good and my husband and I decided it was time for me to get a better paying job outside the home. I took my civil service test for a couple of different tests and did pretty well. I just received an "availability notice" for a job that I really wanted. It's medical records at a correctional facility. The pay is about double what I make now. It's only a 20-minute drive and you can wear jeans, etc. Sound perfect? The hours are 2 pm to 10 pm.

Generally speaking, these hours are great for me. I would be home in the morning to get the kids off to school. I'd be available until 1:00 or 1:30 to volunteer at their school. My parents live nearby and could get them off the bus at 3:30 and keep them till my husband gets home at 4:30. I could have supper started before I left and he could just finish baking it or add a few sides to it. My husband is a better housekeeper than me lately and does laundry, cooks, etc. In the summer, we'd only need a sitter for 3 hours a day and I'm sure my mom would help out some days.

What's the problem? The guilt of not being home with my kids. I'd only see them for an hour in the morning and weekends during the school year. The gullt of leaving my husband with all of the childcare responsibilities. The guilt of the stress that it would put on him having to deal with 3 rambunctious kids. The guilt of wanting to do something myself on a weekend, like shopping with girlfriends.

If I pass this job up, I think I'll regret it. Part of our stress right now is not having enough money to do some of the things we want to do. This would certainly lessen that stress. I also feel guilty for not contributing more to the family finances.

Any moms out there ever had to work evenings outside the home and how did it affect your family life? Looking for words of wisdom. TIA!

Take the job! You've been at home until now. - You can always quit later! nm

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Take the job - don't let a good opportunity pass by - completely worn out

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Take, take, take the job. It sounds like a very good opportunity for you.

Your sons are at the age where they would understand about your hours and they will adapt. My mom worked nights when I was growing up. Every once in awhile dad would bring her dinner and we'd all sit in the car eating dinner and talking. I was in the first or second grade and didn't think anything of it.

Don't feel guilty. Take the job. If you don't you surely will feel guilty. In these days you've got to think of what is better for you financially and how it will help out your family.

Feel good, jump right in! : )...sm - elaine

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The job sounds like a great fit for you, and it sounds like it will work comfortably with your family. It could be the perfect way to make some great money with relatively little wear and tear on your family.

I can't tell you how many times I have thought: "If only I had thought of getting a job with the state"...!!

Think of it as a new adventure!

Good luck to you, whatever you decide!

midday - shift

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I turned down a job with the exact same hours that was hourly and at home because I would never see my family anymore. To compensate for my lack of a salary,I have learned how to cook my own bread, make my own yogurt, and sew from a pattern.

We have saved enough to pay off all of my credit cards and am now saving to pay off the car.

We converted from a monthly budget to an annual budget and to be frank it is an excruciating mental adjustment.

But, I get to see my family all the time and that is all I ever wanted.

Let us know how you manage. I know better than to never say "never," and I may be at work again soon.

A job with the state, you are needing the money? - Lynne

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This is a no brainer here. How many would love to be able to have something like this in order to make decent money and benefits galore. Staying home with the kids might be alright but apparently it is not giving you what you need, as in a living wage. This work is ok now for people only needing a little pocket change, not to decently raise a family on. I would never sit at home just to be at home and go down the drain as far as finances, just would not happen at this home.

Take the job - AH

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I would take the job if I was you just for the simple fact that with the way the economy is you may not get the chance again and if you dont like it you can always go back to working from home. Also, if you want you could do this part time and that full time to make some extra money.

take the job - old mt

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Go for it! In the long run it will benefit your family. Transcription, as far as I can see, is not going to get better any time soon. Your husband wanted you to get out of the house - he can learn to deal,he helped bring them into the world and he can help so you can have a better job and benefit the family.

Outside job - Pearl

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I worked nights several years as that was all I could get. The kids and husband managed. The better salary will help the stress immensely particularly at this time when jobs disapear overnight. Also worked in a correctional facility. It is a very different world.

Pearl - MT2long

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Were you ever able to get off nights and work days at the correctional facility?

I responded to the notice that I would be available. My husband and I discussed it and we're hoping that it's a foot in the door. We decided that if I get it, I will give it a try. If it's not working out, I'll see if I can bid a daylight position (maybe a little less pay). If all else fails, I can always go back to working from home.

We did agree that the financial stresses are starting to get to us. We're in no way drowning, but we're tired of treading water. My husband makes a great Mr. Mom, sometimes better than me. Keeping my fingers crossed :)

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