CHOICES

Basically, the information I write determines my qualifications. The job would be the pinnacle of my existence. The training alone is motivation to do it. I am a big fraidy cat though when it comes to life decsions. I have a family to think of so I can't do this in vain. I want the postion but if I do not get it I feel that I've let the family down. I do believe though that I'll never forgive myself if I do not tri- hah ha- try.

Scared of the unknown, but who knows until I get the position or do not, right?

I'd rather be told no way instead of question the what if-
Just like race day what if I fall, bike breaks, blah blah all the things you think of at the start of the race, but you do it and you do it 110% with n concern to the outcome.

Life is like a tri huh?
I am rambling sorry. Just thoughts seem to make more sense in writing then in the mind.

210% here I go....

:-( :-(

while I'm not exactly sure of what you're talking about, I think you do your family a disservice if you don't shoot for the moon. Your children will remember this lesson no matter what the outcome. It will be my Mom followed her heart, gave it her best shot and lived with the results, or my Mom missed a golden opportunity. If you miss this opportunity and later become resentful because of that, you won't forgive yourself for missing out. If you go for it and don't get it, at least you know you tried.

Ok, that being said.....

I left a well-paying job 2 years ago to return to school. I wanted to go to school for ME, I want my degree and I want to do work that is mentally stimulating, not the brain dead garbage I was doing before. I wanted to do this now, before my kids get any older, and show them that education is important, to always keep learning is important, and that it's never too late to change the course your life is on. I think these lessons are a bit too deep for my kids to grasp right now, but hopefully if and when they find themselves in a similar situation they will keep in mind that their mom took a chance, and they should too. Things have gotten tough around here without my paycheck, but we manage. We have what's important, health (kinda) food, clothing, shelter, and each other.

Shoot for the moon!

wow! forget everything I just said.......

the answer is in your own signature line!!!

This is a tough decision when family is involved. Especially if you are only source of income. I went through a similar thing about 9 years ago. I actually took a pay cut to get my dream job. I still have that job today and have never looked back and I now make double what I did before!  It was a risk, but I discussed it with my wife and we decided to do it. Now, I am not saying you should or should not do this. But is this for a job to do something you love or just about money? It is amazing how happy you are when doing a job you love! Money is nice also, but you will have to determine if it is worth it or not. From your post, I would guess that this is something you truly want to do and are just looking for reassurance. We can't give you that here other than to tell you to follow your heart and to discuss it with your family.

The only times that that you will always fail are the times that you don't even try, go for it.

I fear rejection. I am applying for THE dream job. The job I would do if I wasn't getting paid. It is THE job. I do just need reassurance. I have my answer because the application is in the mail and on its way. ;-)

Way to take that leap of faith! Believe in yourself. Good luck.

Sharon

For all who commented-
I should know in eight months or a year. SERIOUSLY. I will, however, send a message when the outcome is known. I should always believe in myself because no one else can do it for me.

THANK YOU everyone you all are so compassionate. :-) :-) :-)