I have been casually looking for several years now. But the change in tone here at work is starting to spur me to look more actively again. The souring of the economy hasn't helped.
I recall investing quite a bit in helping the xW change careers to her now lucrative one. Early in the M we were in agreement that I too would eventually need to take measures to keep my skills in my own career honed (especially being in IT) -- including my own return to school one day. Funny how we were never able to pull the trigger on that, becoming far too dependent on my own income for me to take anything less during an educational hiatus, even if part-time. It was never the right time for reciprocating the favor. Now another man reaps the benefit of that sacrifice (just one of many, I know).
Now I know how the first wives club feels. Heh!
Right now I am busting my tail at my current position and trying to raise two boys whilst taking an online class for mobile platform development. It is really difficult as a single parent, even on the weeks I am without custody.
I'm not complaining, just identifying things the way they are. I just hope and pray I can find a new stepping stone and get established upon it before this one sinks away from me. I have faith that whatever comes God will look out for us.
I think you're doing great, Karen, and the Plan B is a very sound plan. How's everything else?
