tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38606399.post3838011131375628958..comments2023-09-23T00:38:53.296-07:00Comments on Money and Such: Now May Be a Good Time to Quit Your JobUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38606399.post-25202663925887230142008-11-14T23:47:00.000-08:002008-11-14T23:47:00.000-08:00To anonymous - thank you for your post. I too am ...To anonymous - thank you for your post. I too am humbled by your post. I have been thinking (esp. this week) about resigning from my job. I have 2 kids and work in technology. I feel like I am not as successful as I would like to be at juggling a full-time job and also being a mom. But I also make good money ($150K) with full benefits and profit sharing. My family tells me that it would be crazy for me to leave. But I feel like I am missing out on my children't childhood. Shadox, your wife is very lucky to have a part-time position. I think that's a ideal if you have kids. But I am also afraid to take the leap and lose the independent financial security. Lots for me to think about this weekend. Thank you all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38606399.post-79717978421674470222008-11-12T11:11:00.000-08:002008-11-12T11:11:00.000-08:00Thanks for the kind words Shadox. I will do the be...Thanks for the kind words Shadox. I will do the best I can as always and hope for the best. I just wanted to give a little different perspective on things. I wish I had been able to finish my degree and been in better position during these hard financial times but you sacrifice things for your children's welfare. When insurance companies are slow to pay on disability you get forced to draw on your profit sharing (what is left of it after devaluation)to pay bills. When that is all gone and you still can't find a job that will let you survive your done. I don't want to appear to be crying about things, I just want to present how some sets of circumstances can move one from the ranks of a productive member of society to ruin. Once again thanks for the kind words.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38606399.post-22649554279510517842008-11-12T10:51:00.000-08:002008-11-12T10:51:00.000-08:00Anonymous - your comment is both poignant and humb...Anonymous - your comment is both poignant and humbling for me. I don't pretend to have all the answers. I know that I am blessed and that there are others out there who have much tougher, stressful and financially difficult lives.<BR/><BR/>The situation you described is a really hard one, and I wish I had any easy answers for you (or even ANY answers at all), but I don't pretend to know all the details. All I can say is that I empathize and I will dedicate a post to your comment this weekend. Hopefully one of my readers will have a useful or insightful idea or suggestion for you.<BR/><BR/>I wish you the very best of good luck and fortitude.Shadoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11742366461186295248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38606399.post-76538071576800305972008-11-12T10:44:00.000-08:002008-11-12T10:44:00.000-08:00I guess it all depends on where you sit. I was mar...I guess it all depends on where you sit. I was married for 14 years then divorced and have been raising my 3 children for the last 10 years on a single income (30K per year)with no child support(blood from a stone thing). I worked for 19 years for a major industrial supply company before suffering some disability. The company does not want to provide me with a position that I can survive on . The disability insurance will soon end and if I can't find a job that will allow me to pay bills me and my kids will be out on the street in a one to two months. You can serve your country in the military, work hard all your life, try to do all the right things and still end up on the trash heap. One thing people may not realize is that many people in such situations as mine are stuck working in positions without promotional opportunities because the company realizes they have you by the balls. You have to feed your kids etc so you just have to take it. Good luck to you all, god bless and consider all things. I hope you find this world a better place than I do at the moment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38606399.post-10092518459133873322008-11-10T09:58:00.000-08:002008-11-10T09:58:00.000-08:00My personal opinion is that everyone needs some so...My personal opinion is that everyone needs some sort of position in a company, whether it be part time or full time. This is to ensure to you have a diverse source of income (online, rental property, 9-5. Many people are tiressly looking for jobs these days, so if you have one that took you awhile to obtain there is no reason to quit until you have another one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38606399.post-64311887799116511012008-11-06T09:14:00.000-08:002008-11-06T09:14:00.000-08:00Lise, you are of course exactly right and I am not...Lise, you are of course exactly right and I am not advocating jumping ship without a plan.<BR/><BR/>When I am suggesting is that if you realize that your life goals are not compatible with success in your job, you need to come to this realization and start planning a graceful exit. Planning being the operative word.<BR/><BR/>In our case, luckily, we had the financial cushion to make the jump almost immediately. I would certainly not suggest jumping into the cold, cold water of the current job market without a decent emergency cash fund or another job lined up.Shadoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11742366461186295248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38606399.post-19144870252742260552008-11-06T08:07:00.000-08:002008-11-06T08:07:00.000-08:00"If you realize that you will not be able to excel..."If you realize that you will not be able to excel in your position and attain your life goals at the same time, you must accept the logical conclusion that the position is not for you."<BR/><BR/>I think you're right on target. I struggle with this decision daily. My job doesn't require 60 hour weeks, but I can barely summon up enough interest in it to get through the day, and my boss is a crazymaker who constantly wastes my time.<BR/><BR/>But I don't feel comfortable leaving without more of a cushion in my emergency fund... or another job lined up... *sigh* Realistically I just cannot let myself say "jump, and the net will appear" right now.Lise Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16254900461916653605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38606399.post-16430996806638232162008-11-03T11:05:00.000-08:002008-11-03T11:05:00.000-08:00Beyond Paycheck - I absolutely agree that we could...Beyond Paycheck - I absolutely agree that we could not have taken this step had we been living paycheck to paycheck. I will say this though - there are a few details, which I am not yet at liberty to discuss - which make our decision a substantially riskier one. Still - the reason we were able to take this level of risk is that we have a sound financial foundation.<BR/><BR/>Bret - I agree that many employers do not appreciate the work that employees put into the company and exhibit zero loyalty in return. I wouldn't quite generalize this to the entire business community, but your point is well taken. Now is a great example: companies are slashing jobs left and right at the first sign of trouble. Loyalty in the workplace is - generally speaking - a one way street. Employers demand it from their employees, but rarely offer it back.Shadoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11742366461186295248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38606399.post-36521079047237249982008-11-03T09:59:00.000-08:002008-11-03T09:59:00.000-08:00This story is very similar to what I just went thr...This story is very similar to what I just went through. I took a huge risk in quitting my job but was very glad that I did.<BR/><BR/>I think the 60 hour work week is a scam. I did it for many years and it was never fully appreciated. Employers just expect it, with no consideration for family and other responsibilities. If employers were loyal to their employees then it may be worth it. But, they often throw people away like garbage.<BR/><BR/>I wish your wife good luck in finding a new job. Hopefully, they will appreciate her talents and dedication at the next place.<BR/><BR/>BretAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38606399.post-40906325074549284972008-11-03T08:24:00.000-08:002008-11-03T08:24:00.000-08:00Great stuff Shadox. When you take the time to thin...Great stuff Shadox. When you take the time to think about all that is involved in your job - including the non-financial aspects - you may determine your overall life satisfaction increases, even with less pay.<BR/><BR/>One thing I'd add is that you and your wife clearly had some financial breathing room in order to able to do this. Yet another advantage of living beyond paycheck to paycheck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38606399.post-81910500583459518502008-11-02T16:36:00.000-08:002008-11-02T16:36:00.000-08:00Living on the Peninsula actually, and I can't give...Living on the Peninsula actually, and I can't give out more info without revealing my wife's identity. It is a pretty prominent company in its field, backed by a major VC.Shadoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11742366461186295248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38606399.post-80172115456535809252008-11-02T08:59:00.000-08:002008-11-02T08:59:00.000-08:00This is quite interesting Shadox! I am now wonder...This is quite interesting Shadox! I am now wondering which companies you are referring to. It sounds very similar to experiences I've had in companies I've worked for around here (I recall you're from the East Bay?). I had to quit for almost the same reasons -- I wasn't "working hard enough" and I wasn't feeling comfortable about it; and the technology job itself was getting stale and boring. <BR/><BR/>The flipside of course is that we're living on much less money, and in this climate, it's a little scary I must admit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com