tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2771384116306244330.post8576132186830084481..comments2023-11-03T10:54:12.121-04:00Comments on This Is Not My Day Job: Wednesday...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2771384116306244330.post-67959933379819606342010-07-12T07:40:55.208-04:002010-07-12T07:40:55.208-04:00I just came over from Matthew's blog.
Good lu...I just came over from Matthew's blog.<br /><br />Good luck with grad school. It's not easy.<br /><br />When I got my certification to teach, I put off actually teaching while my children were small. Now I'm having a hard time getting a job because of the big break.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2771384116306244330.post-32305859426501077332010-07-09T01:49:18.737-04:002010-07-09T01:49:18.737-04:00I sacrificed some children time, a husband and som...I sacrificed some children time, a husband and some financial support to get me BA in social work.<br /><br />It was a struggle, and now I'm 35k into student loans which the payments have seriously ballooned on, but honestly, it was totally worth it.<br /><br />Most of my co-workers have been in their jobs a long time, and probably won't advance higher. But I'm finding a whole world dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2771384116306244330.post-60554965139127308152010-07-08T21:39:31.524-04:002010-07-08T21:39:31.524-04:00Thanks Jemi! And sleep is one thing I hate having ...Thanks Jemi! And sleep is one thing I hate having to sacrifice, so I'm impressed. ;) you're welcome to share in my dream world. lol.Guineverehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058786129073896210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2771384116306244330.post-75758726284438026752010-07-08T21:38:43.550-04:002010-07-08T21:38:43.550-04:00Erin, that always seems to me like one of the cool...Erin, that always seems to me like one of the cool things about being a teacher - the possibility of that summer to pursue other interests! That's so cool. And your kids will survive and thrive, even if you need some you time for the writing, I'm sure. :)Guineverehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058786129073896210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2771384116306244330.post-27054454320769695542010-07-08T21:37:38.497-04:002010-07-08T21:37:38.497-04:00MBW, sometimes, not very well. lol. I've had l...MBW, sometimes, not very well. lol. I've had lots of practice though. In college, I balanced a ROTC scholarship (which kept me as busy as a part-time job with PT, drill and labs and collateral duties), varsity sports (one each season), and a minimum of 21 credits a semester, usually more... I've found I'm happier busier, to a certain extent. But all the things that are simultaneously Guineverehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058786129073896210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2771384116306244330.post-87983524190153464582010-07-08T21:34:45.043-04:002010-07-08T21:34:45.043-04:00Thanks Matthew!
Thanks Jen! It's great that y...Thanks Matthew!<br /><br />Thanks Jen! It's great that your friends are so understanding, even though I imagine it's really tough to give up social time to write!Guineverehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058786129073896210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2771384116306244330.post-22637196240891954592010-07-08T21:34:04.120-04:002010-07-08T21:34:04.120-04:00I love your dream world! Can I share? :)
I just s...I love your dream world! Can I share? :)<br /><br />I just started thinking about writing for publication a year and a half ago. I work full time and have a hubby & kids. So I think the biggest sacrifice has been sleep :)<br /><br />Happy Birthday!!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2771384116306244330.post-73477815310670498922010-07-08T21:33:42.050-04:002010-07-08T21:33:42.050-04:00Thanks, Old Kitty! You make a great point about op...Thanks, Old Kitty! You make a great point about opportunities in the blogosphere. I love formal education (even if I'm whingeing a lot about my current state of overwork, lol) and I wish I could take every writing class within driving distance... but I have to settle, for the most part, for reading great books on writing and for the wonderful advice and exercises in the blogosphere!Guineverehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058786129073896210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2771384116306244330.post-62617126786237373012010-07-08T21:31:55.994-04:002010-07-08T21:31:55.994-04:00Karen, that is so true (that the writing will be t...Karen, that is so true (that the writing will be there). It's good to hear from someone else who's been down the crazy, busy road I'm on now! Thanks!Guineverehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058786129073896210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2771384116306244330.post-17076428651429899512010-07-08T20:18:08.210-04:002010-07-08T20:18:08.210-04:00I'm a teacher and it's summer break -- so ...I'm a teacher and it's summer break -- so for 2 months I'm a full time author. It sucks for my kids because I'm constantly attached to a computer. So I guess I'm sacrificing the now time with my children (Cat's in the cradle...). But if/when the dream comes true, I'll be a full time author and home more for them. I don't know. I'm just blessed that writingErin Kane Spockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05376851676240606472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2771384116306244330.post-65795637721417447662010-07-08T19:35:52.654-04:002010-07-08T19:35:52.654-04:00Wow! How do you do all that? It's hard enough ...Wow! How do you do all that? It's hard enough for me to balance work and writing!MBW aka Olleymaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311893784715159105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2771384116306244330.post-11297029996585136062010-07-08T07:54:47.970-04:002010-07-08T07:54:47.970-04:00Happy Birthday!!
I've given up rest and some ...Happy Birthday!!<br /><br />I've given up rest and some social time, I don't spend as much time with friends now because I want to focus on making my writing stronger. I'm glad they understand and support me though!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667521490706435608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2771384116306244330.post-11049928157180559912010-07-08T06:53:04.845-04:002010-07-08T06:53:04.845-04:00Happy Birthday!Happy Birthday!Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2771384116306244330.post-50641577584070509692010-07-08T05:40:58.627-04:002010-07-08T05:40:58.627-04:00Well done with your WIP!!
And Happy Birthday!!!!
...Well done with your WIP!!<br /><br />And Happy Birthday!!!!<br /><br />And GOOD LUCK with your studies! As long as you are happy with what you've decided is what matters. <br /><br />I would love to permanently live in dream worlds too but yes, real life intrudes and the only way I can make the most of it is to make the best of it! I've learned through long hard and painful experiences toOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2771384116306244330.post-41679215387035151542010-07-08T05:17:44.863-04:002010-07-08T05:17:44.863-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2771384116306244330.post-77712471248245300982010-07-07T23:50:58.631-04:002010-07-07T23:50:58.631-04:00Ah, I've been where you were. I had a full-tim...Ah, I've been where you were. I had a full-time job, went to grad school AND took writing Saturday writing classes.<br /><br />It was totally crazy!<br /><br />It was difficult but I had to make some choices. I decided to focus on grad school and then when I graduated, my writing was waiting there for me and I was able to finish my first novel.<br /><br />Every one has to make their own Karen Stronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08697785820907711723noreply@blogger.com