For my To Do List
Please consider putting some of your new extra income to something like supporting mission or ministry and don't blow it on a self indulgent overseas holiday.
Well, I have to say Anonymous that after I use any extra income (somewhat limited due to the low pay of librarians plus reduced government family benefits, cost of childcare, travel etc) to support my missionary friends, pay bills and feed my kids, I'll most definitely be adding 'self-indulgent overseas holiday' next on my To Do List. Here's to dreaming.
What I have learnt through going back to work is that unless I go full-time or get a seriously well paid job, it isn't going to make a huge difference to our financial situation. In lots of ways I'm working now because I wanted to gain work experience which is related to my degree and I was ready to try working outside the home. Working isn't always just about the money. It's more complicated than that.
This is a bit of an experiment for our family. I have a 12 month contract. We'll reassess after the year is up and see how we've all coped with it.
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We have made decisions (such as deciding to send our children to a Christian School) which, in a similar situation other Christian friends have made very different decisions. Does that mean we are right and they are wrong? Or vice versa? Do we buy a new car, do we buy a second hand car? Should we own a home or should we be renting? Should we take that holiday in the beach house or should we camp?
All are big questions about how we use the money God has given us.
It really isn't that straightforward.
And Jenny, keep going with your honest posts, minus the shining halo. I value them immensely.
I think a holiday would be well deserved.
Wait, I know! You could give the extra money to someone who's in Christian ministry with a large family to support. Hang on a minute....that would be you!!! Problem solved.
But seriously, Anonymous, what were you thinking?! I didn't know whether to laugh or get boiling mad at you. And this isn't the first time I've noticed you saying something a bit off target. All over the internet you seem to have your name attached to rather dopey statements. Get a grip, Anonymous, or your name will be mud.
I'm late to post on this topic, working my way backwards through your posts as I haven't checked in for a while. There have been a few references in your posts and in other's comments about an overseas holiday and I was intrigued and sooo excited for you! and now its all just a ruse :-).
This post and the comments have made me laugh out loud. There are so many people that value and respect your openess, thoughts and ideas. I am one of them. I hope anon does not get you down.
Emily