Monday, June 2, 2008

The Pro/Con List, Part One

I need to make a decision, because I am about to drive myself insane with indecision. All day long, thoughts warred in my head- every con to moving was met with a counter thought. I am really starting to worry that my thoughts are going to spin so fast that my head is going to pop off in a whirlwind. Which would not be a pretty sight.
So, here is my pro/con list for anyone who is bored enough to actually read and comment on it. My 'counter thoughts' are in italics.

Pro's to Moving:
-I would be close to my family, which means that I would be able to help out with my grandmother. I would also be close to many other family members.
-My grandfather knows everyone in the area, and most people there have known me since I was a baby. Finding a job would most likely not be a problem.
-Jon's work restrictions make it difficult to find a job- in a small town where everyone knows everyone, I think that people are more understanding of things like that.
-I have dreamed of living in the house my grandfather built on his secondary farm since I was small. If I were to move down there, it looks as though I could live there, on this beautiful farm with tons of fields, ponds and a creek. My old mare lives there amongst the cows, and I bet I could find her a buddy for trail rides!
-And, I could have a big Australian Shepard.
-I would pay my grandfather rent because it is the right thing to do, but probably less than I am paying now, which would mean that I didn't have to work constantly, picking up extra shifts and cleaning on the week-ends, just to pay the bills.
-I have been wanting to go back to school, but lack the flexibility to do so at the moment unless I go to night school, which would be extremely stressful on top of working the schedule I work now. Down there, I may have more flexibility in a schedule because money wouldn't be quite as tight.
-I am desperate for a change!!!

Cons to Moving:
- I would have to quit my current job, which would be so hard. I have never been so valued by a boss before, and I have never been so respected in a work atmosphere. If I left, my boss would be very hurt, and I would hate to do such a thing. Plus, experienced employees are hard to find, and I may never get over the guilt of leaving them high and dry. It would be extremely sad overall.
-While I know a lot of people in my grandparent's town, none of them are my age and I am rather shy about making friends. And I have several friends up here that I love. On the other hand, many of my friends have moved, and I rarely see the ones that are around here because of being so busy. We communicate via phone and e-mail anyway, so how would being three or four hours away change the friendships? When I moved down here, I stayed friends with everyone I moved away from, so this should be no different.
-My family drives me insane the majority of the time, and I like to keep a nice buffer there. While I want to be around them and help out, I do not want people tramping in and out of my home all the time, criticizing everything that I do.
-Where I am now, I have residency and could go to school this fall (although at night while working a ton) and be done with school probably within 1.5 years. If I moved, it would be another year to wait before starting school so that I could establish residency and not spend 5 million dollars on tuition. Yet another delay in my life. On the other hand, with Jon working and living costs down, I might be able to go to school full time and finish in much less time.
-Starting a new job- I hate starting new jobs! Actually, I hate change in general. And I am craving change- what does that say about my sanity??? :)

Ooooh, this is stressing me out!!!! I need to flip a coin, ask a magic eight ball... something! This is too much decision for me at the moment. Heck, maybe I'll leave it in fate's hands- if Big Brown wins the Triple Crown, I stay, anyone else wins the Belmont, I go. Or vice versa.

I'm only half kidding.

1 responses:

Katie! said...

I have to echo MaryMartha's comment on your last post. As much as your friend close to you would miss you, we will support you through any decision you make! My responses to your list are lengthy (I could make a list of my own - you know I would love to), but I'll be brief:

1. Having been treated properly by an employer only means that you now know what you deserve. Your boss will not be hurt - instead, your boss values you and appreciates your work and your person. This means that you will be missed, but leave with blessings and well wishes.
2. It is never too late to start school! You are so young with so much to offer - don't worry about timing. Things will work out as they should! (I know that's easier said than done...)
3. You are adorable, lovable, and a great friend and you have friends all over the country to prove it. Though it might be a change, it would not be long until you have a whole new set of friends.

Keep us informed of your thoughts! We love you!

 

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