a job vent

ECUTeacher

I am so worked up over this job situation I am in. I had a good meeting with a principal who now wants me to have an interview. It's for kindergarten which I would love. I have only taught 4th grade. The only problem is that its 1hr away. That'a a hellofa commute and to be that far away from Austin would be really hard. My county isn't hiring, so it's either this job, or try and make some $ on my own (tutoring/watching other kids). I want to stay home and try to do an afterschool care/tutoring thing. The only problem is FREAKING HEALTH INSURANCE! DH doesn't get it and I think it would be at least $500 for just Austin and me. I worry that I can't make enough to cover insurance and make up the difference we would need to pay bills.

I am so worked up over this, and I don't even have the job. I don't really know what I want. I would love the job- if it was closer, but I also want to be home with Austin and can't afford it. I think either way, it's going to be a hard year. 

 

MayBride2B2007

the work/SAH dilemma is a tough one.  i also wish i could just stop working but it's not feasible at this point.  sorry your're in such a tough position.

mrparsley07

I'm sorry you are in a tough spot! I hope you can figure something out! ((HUGS))

jnealet

That stinks!  I wish I could pick up the school and plop it down about 45 minutes closer to you!

I hear you about health insurance too.  I would love to leave my job but DH's job doesn't offer health insurance, so I'm stuck.

Snugs99

I completely understand.  I loved my job as a first grade teacher but the commute was 50 minutes and the stress of the job got to me.  I ended up resigning and now tutor through a tutoring place (although I would love to just start doing it on my own).  DH also got a new job and won't have health insurance for the first 90 days.  HI for just Aidan is crazy expensive.