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When The Lightbulb Goes Off...

Have you found your purpose in something unglamorous, unexciting, or undesirable by many?
Perhaps all three?
I think I have and I'm unapologetic about it.
In fact the peace of mind that it brings me is worth way more than any judgment I might face from other people.

The job I was doing was killing my soul,my spirit, and I was depressed all the time.
And we weren't really saving much money.
A good percentage was just going for little extra luxuries that I can very much do without.

My time will be spent in making meals, cleaning a house, laundry, dishes and the like.
To the chagrin of people who think a woman should never do anything for their man, because they'll be exploited, I rather like doing these things for my husband.
The light bulb being,that I'd rather work for him than some company who doesn't care anything about me except for a clog in the machine.

My children are grown, but I still have influence with my granddaughters.
I'd rather have the free time to spend with them than any extra money a job might bring.

I get no fulfillment in working outside the home, I know that's not true of everyone some people truly love it.
And I know not everyone can have this luxury.

I can say I'm very grateful that my husband cares more about my mental well-being than he does a paycheck.
That and we are paying off our van.
So no more payments or high insurance rates.
The total of the two being about half of what I was earning.
So, we know we can make it without me working outside the home.
For indeed I still will be working pretty hard.

I'm a simple lady and I adore a simple life.
Kids, grandkids, extended family,friends it's enough.
More than enough,for me it's the good life.
DragonFruit · 61-69, M
We’re selling our house and moving to a 55+ condo community.
Everything will be on one floor, they allow 2 pets, and all of the outdoor maintenance will be done through the HOA. No more shoveling snow, mowing lawns or doing outdoor gardening. There’s a clubhouse with a gym and another with a library, game room and a pool.
I know that’s not what some people want, but for us it should work nicely.
Justmeraeagain · 56-60, F
@DragonFruit sounds great to me
Musicman · 61-69, MVIP
@DragonFruit That sounds great! Give us an update. How is everything going?
DragonFruit · 61-69, M
@Musicman We're in contract on the sale and the purchase....trying to coordinate everything and packing lots of boxes.
Rutterman · 46-50, M
I'm impressed with the level of thought you put into your decision. We'd all do well to follow your example and figure out what would give us the greatest fulfillment in our lives.
Justmeraeagain · 56-60, F
@Rutterman thanks ..
I know I feel a lot better
daydeeo · 61-69, M
@Justmeraeagain Feminism has sold women a bill of goods.
Justmeraeagain · 56-60, F
@daydeeo I think it's a personal choice if a woman wants to work outside the home or not.
Livingwell · 61-69, M
You have actually reached what many seek yet never find - balance. I too have achieved it. I wish you all the happiness you deserve Rae. 🤗
Justmeraeagain · 56-60, F
@Livingwell thank you so much
I think it’s wonderful to know yourself and be true to yourself like that.
Justmeraeagain · 56-60, F
@OlderSometimesWiser Thank you 😊
daydeeo · 61-69, M
This is one of the most sensible posts I've ever seen on SW. Thank you.
Musicman · 61-69, MVIP
I am very very happy for you ☺️
Justmeraeagain · 56-60, F
@Musicman Thank you 😊

 
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