I see you have not enjoyed your work in the past, had issues with happiness and handling stress. I am going to do you a HUGE favor for your self-development which does NOT relate to your wife at all, and which I hope you will take seriously. It is only for YOU and it can influence the rest of your life if you use it wisely.
Dr. Martin Seligman is a professor of psychology and he is the pioneer of Positive Psychology. He has devised a Strengths Test which after taking it, you will find your character strengths. It's free and you can take it online. At the end of it, you will get a summary of your character strengths. I hope that you will read and absorb that summary and try to find work that best incorporates your strengths because if you use your strengths everyday, you will feel enabled, fulfilled. Your focus will not be 'how much money can I earn' but 'I feel really good doing this job'. You will enjoy your work more and will not feel like it's 'work'. Pretty soon, you will use your strengths in other parts of your life as well. Do it mindfully and you will be SO MUCH happier.
You can find me on my thread in Infidelity; PM Thread #5.
Good luck!
Last edited by PositivelyMommy; 04/27/0901:04 AM.
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