I began following this forum and devouring gifted lit solely for the sake of my son, but I see so much of myself in all that I've read that this has turned into a real eye-opening and painful process for me. Ms Friz
Welcome Ms.Friz,
Have a seat and a virtual beverage of choice. We get it. I get it. LOL - I'm laughing because my brain just got a preview of what my fingers are about to type: I was in a job that had many good qualities, but just didn't really 'use my special gifts'often enough when this Forum opened up, and I decided to start posting so that no one would have to go through what I went through all alone. So posting here became my 'Afterworking' that I could do during working hours.
Weird to see myself anew here once again. And I thought that I was so 'different' LOL!
Anyway, my suggestion is afterworking, and make your second topic 'getting my financial life in order' with books such as 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad,' and 'The Millionare Next Door.' Once you know what's up with the household finances, the next topic could be exploring alternate careers. At the same time, I agree with the polish up the resume and look for a similar job in a different company or department at the same time as the Afterworking. Then you can have better conversations with current boss, once you know what the market actually is. Use those sick days if you have any accrued!
Smiles,
Grinity
