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Well, Rob, I personally uphold your decision, as it is going to be okay. To be home with your family and having the security to give them is priceless. The kids grow up too quickly and as even babies they can detect stress or security just in your touch, the sounds around the house, etc. Laughing and warm fuzzies are going be more vibrant around your house; you can be sure of that. I have toned down my involvement in the sign biz for the last five years since life has taken me from one state to another and health issues had to be resolved, also a long, drawn out divorce. I needed to be very flexible for my son. And, you know, the sign biz is always here, whether it be small or large, I know it must be in your blood too. My start was 23 plus years ago, and I have worked as many as 120 hours a week (no joke) to maybe 10 hours a week, depending on the circumstances. You will maybe feel more creative as your security increases, and you have better hours that are regular. Your family can plan things also and you'll feel a wonderful release of tension. Why not keep the signs as a part time biz and just work on high quality, paying jobs? You may find it takes one third of the energy to do the same thing as before, and having some flex money to float for some of your supplies and things. Good luck, and btw, I hope you're not going anywhere! Don't think you're leaving this place! not a chance we'll let you go. You're a really good guy! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and remember the long term goals- you should be proud.
-------------------- Deb Fowler
"It's kind of fun to do the impossible - Walt Disney (1901-1966) Posts: 5373 | From: Loves Park, Illinois | Registered: Aug 1999
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I've been in the oilfield services industry 25 years and worked at other jobs part-time or for beer money the entire time. In the early days I worked 7 days on and 7 days off and fished for crabs and shrimp on my days off. Later on I worked 28 on and 28 off on international jobs and did construction contracting on my month off. That was all before getting married and raising a family. Now I'm more than 15 years with my present employer and have 2 boys to get started by providing for their education. One has the grades and the desire to get anywhere. If he gets scholarships great, but I can't depend on that, I'v got to get ready to help. You have to make the choices you make. I think you did the right thing. Best of luck.
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