The Game of Life
I sure hope that The Game of Life isn't a blueprint for my actual life. Jeff (my roommate) and I just got finished playing two games of Life and I didn't do so well. Now, realistically, if I were to retire with the amount of money that I had in either of the games (the lowest was $880,000) I'd be a very happy person. In context of the game, though, I was destitute. But, I had seven kids in one game (two sets of twins and three sons). Hmmmm.....maybe that's why I didn't have much money at retirement!
Thinking of money and careers gets me thinking about my current situation. I really like my job, even though I never have enough time in a day. Sometimes that is partly what makes me feel satisfied, I think. There's always something for me to do and someone to help (granted, there are days that this makes me want to pull out my hair). My patrons are wonderful and the kids I work with are the highlight of the position. And I'm learning a great deal in this job. The downside, though, is that I'm having a hard time making ends meet (I'm still only 25 hours a week, and will be at only 28 in July). Which has brought me to the conclusion that it's time to look for a second job. Or, it's time for a new position altogether. I'd rather have a second job, I think - at least until I've been at this one for more than a year.
I know, that doesn't make sense. I only work 25 hours so I have justification in finding a new (aka full time) job. But, I finally feel like I know what I'm doing in this one and I don't really want to start over. Plus, there are other things I like (see above paragraph).
I wish I could snap my fingers and make my current job a good-paying full time position. Ah, if only I could spin the wheel and land on the "Trade salaries with another player" square.
Thinking of money and careers gets me thinking about my current situation. I really like my job, even though I never have enough time in a day. Sometimes that is partly what makes me feel satisfied, I think. There's always something for me to do and someone to help (granted, there are days that this makes me want to pull out my hair). My patrons are wonderful and the kids I work with are the highlight of the position. And I'm learning a great deal in this job. The downside, though, is that I'm having a hard time making ends meet (I'm still only 25 hours a week, and will be at only 28 in July). Which has brought me to the conclusion that it's time to look for a second job. Or, it's time for a new position altogether. I'd rather have a second job, I think - at least until I've been at this one for more than a year.
I know, that doesn't make sense. I only work 25 hours so I have justification in finding a new (aka full time) job. But, I finally feel like I know what I'm doing in this one and I don't really want to start over. Plus, there are other things I like (see above paragraph).
I wish I could snap my fingers and make my current job a good-paying full time position. Ah, if only I could spin the wheel and land on the "Trade salaries with another player" square.