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10-06-2006, 05:48 AM | #1 |
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| What would you guys do..... My husbands cousin works on a pipline in Oklahoma. He said that he could get Jeff on probably as a welder or a welder inspector and the pay is 2000.00 a week.= 8,000 monthly....NOW my husband and I are very family oriented and love being around one another but you gotta admit that amount of money would be awesome. I am thinking "hey, we could pay off quite a bit of stuff with this amount of money." I would just go with him but we have our house were buying and Cheyanne is in school....I mean its only a bout a 4.5 hr drive.....What would you all do...would you urge him to go or stay here and struggle like we do!! |
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10-06-2006, 05:59 AM | #2 |
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| Oh, that's a tough one! BUT in the financial situation that we're in at the moment, I would probably shove my husband out the door with a big kiss! How often would he be home? My husband, years ago before we had kids, worked for Schlumberger (oil well testing). He was "on 6 days, off 3". The schedule was weird because occasionally he was actually gone for up to 6 days. Other times he just worked during the day during those "on" times and was on call during the night. The money was good (for us back in those times) and since we didn't have kids yet, it was no big deal. Like I said, that's a tough decision but financially, it would put a huge dent in those bills. Would it be easy enough for him to return to his old job after a while or find a new one closer? Maybe you could set a time limit on it and everyone just buckle down and "sacrifice"?? Good luck!!
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10-06-2006, 06:03 AM | #3 | |
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10-06-2006, 06:13 AM | #4 |
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| How long will the job last? Never sacrifice happiness for money. Money is a poor substtitute for the warmth and comfort of frineds and family. I'd rather be poor doing something I loved, than rich doing something I hated. But that's probably just me. I seem to be in the minority when ever this discussion comes up. I'd also rather work 80 hoursdoing something I loved than 40 hours doing something I hated. |
10-06-2006, 06:30 AM | #5 |
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| OHno..hell like whats hes doing...hes a welder......he works at home but we dont have the money for him to really get his stuff off the ground. He would either be a welder or a welder inspector....on this job. We have never thought about money this way, seriously. BUT we have alot of debt and alot of things can be paid off. if he works 3 months hell make 18,000.00..that will pay off all our stuff except the house of course and we can sock money away. I dont want him to leave anymore than the next person but to be honest. Im tired of struggling ALL the time and Christmas is coming up...3 months out of your life if its doing the best for your family is not a horrible thing. It's going to be hard but if he wants to get his stuff off the ground in his shop and the creditors to quit calling were going to have to do something..... I hope that didnt sound rude,.;..it wasnt meant to be at all.. Were not materialistic..I can barely bring myself to buy a pair of jeans for myself. I am looking at just getting this god forsaken debt paid offf......thats all... |
10-06-2006, 06:34 AM | #6 | |
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When I said doing something I hate, I meant the whole big picture, location, co workers, family etc. | |
10-06-2006, 06:51 AM | #7 |
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| I certainly would go for it - it's not like you are making a permanent life change, you are just doing something temporarily to help your financial situation. Some people have to do things like that just to have a job, and they do it on a permanent basis, so in that respect you are lucky that he can do it for a period of time and then going back to his self employment. I think it is a win win situation. Many years ago, my husband had to relocate 3 months before my daughter and I joined him. It was about 6 hours away. We managed to see each other every other week or so and it was just fine. In fact, those "reunions" were pretty special
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10-06-2006, 07:01 AM | #8 | |
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Thats what I thought to.....its only about 4 hrs away.. HEs a VERY DEVOTED husband and dad... He gets worried when I go to CHanute (20 miles away) and im just alone with the girls......I see his point but the outcome of this situation is fabulous! I was starting to think Maybe I was being selfish! | |
10-06-2006, 07:07 AM | #9 |
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| I would say go for it! It's an opportunity, as you said, to pay off some things. He could work only as long as it took to pay bills off AND put some in savings so when he does return to his own job, he's got "start-up" money to get things he would need to help his job (equipment, advertising, etc.). I totally understand the loyalty to family though. Best of luck to you both as you make this decision together.
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10-06-2006, 08:31 AM | #10 | |
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10-06-2006, 08:55 AM | #12 |
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| I'm about 2hrs west of OKC in Cordell I don't know where Stewart is.....I'm from Kansas.
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10-06-2006, 08:59 AM | #13 |
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| I am firm believe you have do want to gotta do to support you family even if it means working out of town. My husband works out of town 2-3 weeks at a time, but he loves his job and the money is great. I don't like it when he leaves, but we love our daughter and she has alot of extra things she likes to do, our dog and cat, and our home. Not to mention the bill collects are not calling as much as they use to. Good luck making your desicion. I know what you decide will be what is best for you and your family. |
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