August 19, 2016
Trusting Myself

Dr. Laura:

Last year, I called you because I had difficulty deciding between two jobs.  My job at the time was stressful, I had unpredictable hours, and I was barely hanging on to my sanity, but I was making a lot of money so I could save up for a future baby.  The new job I was offered had more predictable hours, so I'd be able to spend more time with my husband, but I would take a significant pay cut.  I wanted to be able to save enough to be a stay-at-home mom when the time came, and I was worried that if I took the new job, that goal would be unattainable.  You told me to trust that I had weighed each option and made the right decision.

I chose the new job, and now I love it, and I'm home every night and able to eat dinner with my husband.  I'm now able to be truly present with him on the weekends too.  I'm happier, healthier and even have hobbies again.  My husband and I make furniture together and we'll supplement our loss in income with a small online shop.  I've also worked out other ways to grow our savings so I can stay at home when we have kids.

Thank you for reminding me to trust in myself.  I couldn't be happier.

Callie


Posted by Staff at 10:59 AM