Furthermore, (i'm on a roll here! LOL) - I look at things in the short-term vs. long-term as well. His work schedule was a source of arguments between us when we were together. How much is too much? I've sometimes compared his work with - for instance an OTR Truck driver or military man/woman where one of the parents is away for work and the other is left as the primary caregiver. People in those R's or M's make them work. Even with children. Granted, it may not be the optimum scenario for raising a family, but what do you do? However, when faced with looming mortgage & car payments - does he stay home with the kids or does he go make that $500? I know, I KNOW - we are NOT in a committed R right now - just trying to voice what's in my head.
SO has expressed that he would not take all these night jobs if he were getting paid enough on the air. THAT won't happen until he's paid his dues. Does he quit his job - his career, to go be a shoe salesman just be home nights & weekends? Or does he stick it out until such a day where he doesn't have to work so much? Does the long-term goal get sacrificed for short term fixes? And where is the line? And is it even any of MY business anymore?
