Yes, I feel sorry for us too!

"I feel sorry for us, B" That was the comment from my dear friend the other day after a much needed mom-date (SANS children). I've been going through the interviewing process and she's been thinking of ways to make working work for herself as well. It's taking a lot out of us! I've been to a few interviews lately. I haven't been rejected once, but I haven't taken any of the jobs either. None of them fit with me, and I just can't bring myself to do something I don't feel good about. The job with the sheet metal HVAC company may still be a go, but they are STILL In the construction process and cannot commit to an answer for me quite yet. That job would potentially be an excellent career move, so I'm more open to it than other options. But the real ISSUE with it all is the MOM/FAMILY part. I don't WANT to leave Ruthie with someone else all day. And I don't want to work weekends because that means no quality fun-time with the family on those much needed days. I would be sad to not be able to go camping, or to go to church with them. It's just not a sacrifice I will willing to make, no matter how much money it may be. Jane feels the same way. Her and I have been contemplating doing something together that would involve working from home, and flexibility when working outside the home. I think we may finally have an idea that could work. I'm not going to share it yet, but I think we will start writing a business plan in the near future. That will help us conclude as to whether or not it would work for us. (Best advice to anyone wanting to start something for themselves.... write up a business plan! It's not something you do when you've made the commitment to do the business already, it something you do before hand. If done properly it will show you very clearly your chances of success. I would highly recommend the Community Futures program if you live here in the Comox Valley). It sure would be nice to know the sweet sweet taste of success...