Opportunity
Today my husband received a job offer for a position that would mean a $40K pay increase above what he is currently making. It sounds like a good company with good people, in a good position of growth, with lots of potential.
He turned it down.
And I’m glad.
Because I love having him work from home. I’ve become a total weenie when it comes to being here by myself all day. I love that Button can run in to give him hugs at any point during the day (except when he’s on conference calls). I love that he can take 2 minutes in the middle of the day to help me bring in the groceries. I love that he’s happy with his job and the people he works with. I love that he doesn’t waste 2 hours of every day sitting in the car on the way to and from an office.
And the fact that I can have all these things and that he actually has a CHOICE to turn down a higher paying job because we’re not in dire need of the money* … well, that just makes me realize how truly blessed we are.
*I mean, don’t get me wrong, more money would always be nice and it’s not like we’re eating on silver spoons around here. But we’re comfortable and his current job contributes to a lot of that comfort.
May 23rd, 2008 at 11:02 am
PRICELESS…..
I have a freind who’s hubby makes a mint !!
She said she would give it all up…… If he were home more with her and the kids.
May 24th, 2008 at 12:02 am
I totally get what you’re saying. Family together time is more of a priority than money, we’re the same way. Jim could make a lot more $$ if he took a different position at work, but he’d have to sacrifice time & doesn’t want to do that.
Living within your means is such a huge factor, but then again, that’s priorities, too.
What I admire most about your life style is that Button is being taught that family comes first. That is so extremely important.
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