Geez, it’s been a little while since I’ve written an update. This will be quick, but I have some time while I’m at work so figured I’d do something.
I’m down to just 2 more business days and I’m done. It’s bittersweet. I’ve really began to hate this place over the last month. I love my clients. I love the money. However, I hate what “the powers that be” have turned this into. It’s just a numbers game. They forget we’re here to help real humans, people that rely on us. Instead it’s just about the numbers and making it look good on paper. Who cares about these peoples feelings or struggles in life?
Tuesday is officially our last day. However, Monday is a holiday. So, literally, one day next week. Stupid.
I’ve already found a new job. I only filled out a couple applications and only because they were good jobs with the same retirement plan, etc as I had full dreams of staying home with Franklin for awhile and not settling for less. Both called for interviews and I decided to accept the state position over the college position as there will be more room for advancement, etc. (Hopefully, I don’t regret this.) So, effective 01/22/2018 I will begin employed with the Department of Child & Family Services. I still have to sign the acceptance letter but I’m waiting for them to figure out what they’re going to offer to pay me. It’s a pay cut for sure, however, we’ve negotiated they’ll start me higher than advertised. Just not sure what their first offer will be. Hopefully it’s a decent amount increased. Same benefits, same retirement and actually same building. Just a different floor. To begin I’m basically doing a little of everything and think it should simply be called “social worker assistant” as that’s what it sounds like. However, I’m hoping it’ll lead to a full social worker position and ideally eventually a specialized department position. We’ll see. It’s the government. I’ve learned to never plan far ahead with these people. It’ll be okay though. Just dreading the amount of training I have to go to. Ugh. I’m really going to miss my dog.
Still selling the shampoo which is the only reason I can even handle this pay cut really. I’m hoping to have my credit cards and all old bills paid off this month. I paid off all medical bills last month. Then I’ll only have my car payment left to pay off and will be back to zero debt which is exactly what I prefer. (Doesn’t everybody.)
However, I’m debating finishing school. Of course I will qualify for ZERO financial aid which will just add to my pile of debt. So, I really need to weigh the pros and cons and figure out if it’s worth it. I’m young and have approximately 35 more years to work until I’m even eligible for Social Security. That’s a LOT of work years and that degree to enable me to earn more income over that time period is pretty huge actually. I’m waiting for some stuff to come from my top college pick and will figure out the cost and commitment, etc. Tyler says I’m biting off more than I can chew. Yes, it may be exhausting, but it’ll be worth it.
The kids are doing great. Zak got a job I guess at a new place in town that does like Virtual Reality games, mini golf, etc. He’s suppose to fill out paperwork on Saturday to begin. He’s in basketball and also finishing that in the next month or so. He’s struggling in school, but passing which is what really matters at this point. Alex is, as always, doing great and trying to make sure he has all A’s and B’s on his report card. Looks like he’ll succeed in that.
Dogs are doing great. Franklin is HUGE.
BB Gun has started again. Signed up a mass amount of kids this year.... 72! It’s crazy. Record breaking crazy and will likely NOT happen again as it’s too much. But it’ll be an interesting 4 months.
That’s about all. I better go see if the shredder has cooled off so I can begin again.
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