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A writer friend of mine did just that a few weeks ago; quit her job and is staying home. I so envy her. If only I had the balls.
Unfortunately, some sort of income is needed. Although, I've published a book, my royalties so far would buy a gallon of milk, a dozen eggs and a pound of bacon. Barely enough to survive a week. I'm still several years away from drawing Social Security. My meager pension wouldn't last me long. What to do?
I need to win Powerball. In fact, I'm going to go buy a ticket right now. See ya later.
(if any of you have some ideas for me, please comment)
I understand, Wanda. I know retirement sounds wonderful and in some ways it is lovely. But remember I only left the job because I was just too sick to work and you really don't want to leave for that. Still, I'll be the first to admit the jobs you and I had will sap you of most of your humanity. I wish you could leave too. Those HA jobs just become unendurable.
ReplyDeleteAs for making it, I don't know yet how hard it is going to be for me. I've been very blessed because of a small widow's pension I got at my husband's death. I'm hoping that this coupled with that tiny pension I get from the housing authority I'll be able to make it. If it isn't, I've got to find something else fast. It won't pay nearly what I made with the old job and probably will require just as many hours. So, all isn't roses. As you know it isn't a step to take blindly.
On the up side, for the last four or five days, I've been doing writerly stuff! That part is fun. But it has taken me 4 weeks to get to that point. That's how long it has taken to just recover from all the stress!
I hope you win that lottery!
You'll be fine Dixie. Just getting out of the job will make things a lot better for you in the long run. Keep writing and I'll keep trying to win the lottery.
DeleteRob a bank? And don't get caught. Of course, if there's a huge reward, I'll turn you in, then I can retire.
ReplyDeleteWell, thanks a lot Shirley. Some kind of friend you are. ;-)
ReplyDeleteBut we're talking enough money to retire!
ReplyDeleteThanks Wanda... I'm not sorry, even without the money.
ReplyDeleteHang in there. You never know what the next few years may bring. :)
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