Sure.
You're a professional. This is your job.
Also, the b-in-l made a specific point when I started working for them that he wanted to do afford me certain benefits.
Ahem. ('nuff said. Time flies.)
Hmmmm.... very cryptic, Osso.
Well, thinking about health bennies or pension... whatever, for you. Maybe you are fine. I might be remembering some of early conversations on this incorrectly. The "time flies" comment was that it does. Time between late thirties and late forties just zips by, and then, and then.
bummer lk, thank god i'm from a small family (one sister), and were fairly functional in our dysfunctionality, but stories like yours are one of the main reasons i balk at the idea of marriage, enough trouble with the devils you know, i really don't need to add more to the equation
No, you're right, I have no retirement. It makes me anxious. I am concerned about it. And, I can't do anything right now to fix it......
littlek, I'm sorry the family drama took over the weekend - and it sounds as though it's not entirely settled.
Amongst my family, we got our high drama over with the week before T'giving, so the holiday itself was very peaceful. Tears were shed, blame was strewn all around, but of course, it was all about communication or lack thereof.
Hey dj, didn't see ya there.... Glad to hear your family is functional... I used to think mine was too.
Mac - it's always about bad comm, isn't it?
littlek, I'm sure your family isn't nearly as dysfunctional as appears to you.
What was the name of that guy who wrote "Running with Scissors"?
THAT was a dysfunctional family.
Gus, I generally don't think of my family as dysfunctional. The issues we have are basic and very liveable - most of the time. But we do have some issues (extended back laterally and linearly through both sides of my family) that if dealt with would make all of us better people.
Are you talking about the author David Sedaris?
Love David Sedaris, but he didn't write "Running With Scissors".
LK - Many years ago I worked as a nanny and I can't imagine doing that job for a family member. There are so many thin lines in that kind of job and it's easy to cross over them. The reality is that when you work for family you are taking on two roles: 1. the subordinate employee 2. the loving and equal family member. These roles are bound to clash.
I don't know if it is the same in MA, but in NY if you work as a teacher the state will help you finance your masters degree. Is it possible to start working as a teacher and slowly doing your masters? Your benefits would start immediately and your salary would probably be about the same as you are making as a nanny.
Augusten Burroughs wrote "Running With Scissors," and another one ("Sober"?) that tells the next chapter of his life. Interesting guy, to say the least!
