in which i think aloud
My consultant job wants me to work longer hours (i.e. as long as it takes) for a set fee (i.e. less money), but still as contractor/consultant/non-employee. I'm afraid they know they are the only game in town. I guess it's a plus that they value what I'm doing enough to want to keep me.
For now.
I went to a career changer seminar last night, to look into becoming a teacher. I am not a great teacher although I've done some teaching (college level) and have gotten better at it over the years. It will take a couple of years minimum to get certified. I may take one online course, just to see if it suits.
I looked into another career change I'd considered, since I had been told that certification came with just a test, but found that my course work would have to be less than five years old.
I took those courses over thirty years ago.
That can't be right, except it is.
Training for anything new puts me starting over in a new career at almost sixty years old.
Really, honestly, tell me the truth. What are the odds of that working out?
I'm considering presenting myself as retired and needing extra income and applying for retail positions. Then I consider standing all day and popping pain pills for my back and omg health insurance for R if he loses his job or can't work. But I think I have to try.
#1 is beginning to see how his past decisions are going to affect his future. I can't believe I didn't push him more, I KNEW better, how did I let this slide? Of course he reacts to being pushed by either sliding into depression or doubling down on resistance. He is considering the sacrifice of living at home while he goes to college. I am wondering how long we can keep the house. Disconnect.
On the plus side, R does still have his job although it's misery. I have savings and a pretty good retirement fund (it will start getting eaten away by fees now I've stopped adding to it, but it's there). There's some equity in the house, although it's in bad shape to sell. I'm way better off those most folks laid off in near-old age.
I've had people ask me whether I'm enjoying my 'time off'. Whether I'm using it for self-fulfillment or home projects or trying to write. Or maybe travel? I want to stare at them in disbelief.
Adjustment to major changes is a ratcheting down of expectations while keeping an upbeat and positive attitude.
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For now.
I went to a career changer seminar last night, to look into becoming a teacher. I am not a great teacher although I've done some teaching (college level) and have gotten better at it over the years. It will take a couple of years minimum to get certified. I may take one online course, just to see if it suits.
I looked into another career change I'd considered, since I had been told that certification came with just a test, but found that my course work would have to be less than five years old.
I took those courses over thirty years ago.
That can't be right, except it is.
Training for anything new puts me starting over in a new career at almost sixty years old.
Really, honestly, tell me the truth. What are the odds of that working out?
I'm considering presenting myself as retired and needing extra income and applying for retail positions. Then I consider standing all day and popping pain pills for my back and omg health insurance for R if he loses his job or can't work. But I think I have to try.
#1 is beginning to see how his past decisions are going to affect his future. I can't believe I didn't push him more, I KNEW better, how did I let this slide? Of course he reacts to being pushed by either sliding into depression or doubling down on resistance. He is considering the sacrifice of living at home while he goes to college. I am wondering how long we can keep the house. Disconnect.
On the plus side, R does still have his job although it's misery. I have savings and a pretty good retirement fund (it will start getting eaten away by fees now I've stopped adding to it, but it's there). There's some equity in the house, although it's in bad shape to sell. I'm way better off those most folks laid off in near-old age.
I've had people ask me whether I'm enjoying my 'time off'. Whether I'm using it for self-fulfillment or home projects or trying to write. Or maybe travel? I want to stare at them in disbelief.
Adjustment to major changes is a ratcheting down of expectations while keeping an upbeat and positive attitude.
This entry was originally posted at http://vjs2259.dreamwidth.org/377949.html. Please comment there using OpenID.