I have to say it really stinks thinking about having to go back to the office and working that dreaded 9 - 5 type hours. I love the flexibility of working from home on my own hours. As long as the work is done, the phone is answered, and the claims are handled, no one is looking over my shoulders saying "your lunch was 5 minutes too long," but of course looking the other way when we are pounding out some over time at 10pm...
So then, I thought maybe I should just look for "something else." I initially went to school to be a teacher, and then when I found out that probably wasn't for me, I switched to an English major and Journalism minor. However, even with a piece of paper in my hand, come next June finally that Bachelor's degree will be mine... all the options out there still want 5+ years of experience. So switching careers appears to be an option that won't be easy to come by until I find some entry level opening at the bottom of the door.
And then there is finding something with meaning... I would love to just switch completely and find a non-profit group, church, anything... that has actual values and morals to focus on and work for them, but still get paid an amount that we can afford to live on. Or writing, I definitely need a little brush up on some skills, but I did check out a couple of freelance sites. But that means putting the time in now, while still trying to do my job and going to school. I feel like just sending out an ad that says:
"Wanted: full time, paying job, that allows a complete work-life balance by working at home yet being in the office when needed; a job that provides an atmosphere of Christianity and morals that increase my desire to grow and develop as an employee and person; an employer that wants a highly motivated, creative and energetic employee that loves to help others, be involved in the community and has a job opening that supports all of the above; a position that would support my individual growth and support trying new venues; and an employer who will give a free caffeine boost as needed to keep the juices flowing and moral high."
{{SIGH}}
I know that there is probably no hope for the above to attract an offer, but since my sprint tri didn't set any land/sea records and I don't think I have any hopes of becoming a professional triathlete anytime soon, I might as well give it a shot, no?
It all comes down to the fact that, "when God closes the door, He opens a window" so now, I am just looking, waiting, and watching for which window it will be that He opens for me. I also know that I need to just sit back, and pray, and leave it all in His hands, which is always harder to do than it is to say I need to do it. Alas, I am trying... but still fervently watching the windows waiting for just a crack to bolt through.
