I've worked full time my whole life - I was on my own at 16-1/2 and finished high school while holding down a job - I was laid off my last job that I loved and the company closed or I'd still be there - I loved my job.
This is the longest I've gone between jobs - 4-1/2 years....Aside from helping with my husbands now closed business ...I work on the side also ...but am in the process of job hunting. My husband seems to shoot down every possibility - too far away - not enough money - no benefits etc....(I think he's just scared to be alone now)
..but when the right one comes along I'll be back full time again. I do need something pretty close in case something happens to him... but my girls are going to be so so devestated - they can't stand me gone for 4 hours let alone more than 8.