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OT: A day of celebration in our home

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  • Gogogordy
    Gogogordy Posts: 460
    fletcherfam said:
    Got a new job! Pay is less, however, I am currently working 50-55 hours a week with an hour and a half commute each way. I am salary so I don't get overtime and I have a mandatory 50 hour work week (even if I am just sitting only thumbs). New job is hourly and will be 40 hours each week, no weekends, no long days, 2 weeks more of time each year. I have come to realize that I can always make more money, but I can never get back the time with my children. Will have to get creative with egging to save some costs. Peace out, JT

    Indeed! Great post. (No teenagers, huh? J/K)
    When I'm not Eggin', I'm scootin'   Eggin' and 'cueing from Temecula Ca; an hour from San Diego, an hour and five minutes from Palm Springs, and an hour and a half from Los Angeles (yeah, right. With THAT traffic?)
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  • Ragtop99
    Ragtop99 Posts: 1,570
    edited January 2014
    Having the time to get involved with kid sports brought me much closer to my kids, especially my daughter.  The time is worth it.  You'll probably feel less stress at work compared to being at a place with mandatory uncompensated OT.  Overall quanlity of life improves.

    As pointed out, your disposable income drop will be less than it seems.  First, that extra income was subject to income taxes and FICA, so 35% or more went to the Govt off the top.  Next your gasoline costs and car maintenance costs should decrease significantly if your commute is much shorter.  A little scrimping the first year and then the pain will ease as you get raises or maybe a promotion. 
    Cooking on an XL and Medium in Bethesda, MD.
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  • Charlesmaneri
    Charlesmaneri Posts: 1,295
    Good Luck with you new job I hope it all works out for you and your family 
    2 Large Eggs and a Mini 2 Pit Bulls and a Pork shoulder or butt nearby and 100% SICILIAN
    Long Island N.Y.
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,768
    You are very wise. At 65 I am just learning that.
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Just given a Mini to add to the herd. 

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  • lilwooty
    lilwooty Posts: 215
    You will adjust to your new circumstances.  I would have made the same move.  I would choose happiness over money anytime.

    Living Large and XL

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  • fletcherfam
    fletcherfam Posts: 935
    Yea commute will be much shorter, will try and join a van pool to save further on costs.
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  • jls9595
    jls9595 Posts: 1,533
    Sounds good, congratulations!
    In Manchester, TN
    Vol For Life!
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  • minniemoh
    minniemoh Posts: 2,145
    Congratulations @fletcherfam ! You made the right call. You can perfect gourmet burgers until the budget allows for prime rib again. The good news is you will have so much more time to enjoy life with those closest to you.

    I'm 41 and just had my firstborn a week ago. I also have two wonderful step kids and a terrific wife.  I have no work-life balance as I am a sales rep so I'm always on the clock so to speak. I got a work phone call at 6:30 PM on New Year's Eve for gosh sakes! I need to start working in your direction...


    L x2, M, S, Mini and a Blackstone 36. She says I have enough now....
    eggAddict from MN!
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  • fletcherfam
    fletcherfam Posts: 935
    Last day at work!!! Start the new job on Monday!
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  • NecessaryIndulg
    NecessaryIndulg Posts: 1,298
    Congratulations!!  <:-P
    I'm Kristi ~ Live in FL ~ BGE since 2003.
    I write about food & travel on Necessary Indulgences.      You can also find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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