Well seems that my debt to income ratio can't be overcome. The bank says that I just have too many bills as it is to afford a house right now. Even with my folks helping out, it just won't be do-able. So now i'm between a rock and a hard spot. Do I head back home the first of August and take the job in Jonesboro and rent a place. Of course making less money. Which means that I'll have to work more just to pay the bills I got. Or do I do another travel assignment and work my tail off for thirteen weeks and try to pay off some stuff? Which in the long run would be better.
So what am I to do? Hell I don't know. Wish I was a kid again and had mom and dad to make all my decisions for me. Of course just being a brainless automation sounds pretty good too. Don't really have to think for myself, just let someone else do it for me. point me in the right direction and let me know just what it is that I need to do.
Anyone got any suggestions. Someone point me in the right direction. 'cause of late all my choices and dreams have turned to dust. Hope your life is going better than mine. Later.If any of my friends from THE MED are reading this, please drop a line and say HI.
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That's too bad.
When is the baby coming? And how old is the daughter?
You need to get your ass out to Northern Cali for atleast three months, work everyday, and bring down some serious money, pay off some debt and get your shit straight before this baby comes.
It is better for all of you if you handle this now before the baby is born.
OR, go home until September and head out here when the winter season gets all the hospitals in an uproar for staff.
Sorry to hear about the bind your in. From my own experience and I have pretty much experienced things in both ways, It would be best for you to work your tale off and pay off some bills first. Maybe Lee Ann's daughter can hold off on changing schools for just a bit.
When I was pregnant, my husband worked all the time and missed out on a lot, but it wasn't as important as him being there for his boys. After I had the boys, he missed out on even more. He worked more after their birth. It frustrated me and they would barely have anything to do with him for the first year and half of their lives. It caused problems and strained our relationship. It wasn't until we moved and he was home more that they really understood who their daddy was.(They were over 2 years old then)
I know your and Lee Ann's relationship is important, and she needs you to be with her but, she and the baby are gonna need you even more after the birth.
Good luck with what ever you decide to do!
All good advice. Think i'm gonna take it and look for another travel assignment where I can make the maximum pay and work the maximum hours. Have got to get the debt load down. Been carrying it for way to long. Needless to say LeeAnn is unhappy about it. But I have offered her some options, hopefully she will pick the one that makes her the happiest. Jim
Want you to be happy. You are right. I do not like it all. But that is your choice. I love you and hope that you come home soon. Hope that we are married and settled before too long. Miss you crazy!!
LA
Hope you understand that I am tired of you being gone from all of us. We miss you immensely and I love you more than that.
LA
Hey there, that got a pretty big response..there are s bunch of people out here who don't know you well but feel for ya anyway. Amazing isn't it? I have to agree on the making the big bucks thing, you need to get your bills straight otherwise it's all fighting about money and that won't make anyone happy. Northern CA is big bucks but check out nursechoice.com. The do immediate need high paying short contracts like 4 and 8 weeks. Maybe do one and go home for a week and do another one? Then it's not such a commitment. Good luck...email if you have questions.I've got my fingers crossed for ya.(Travelingnurse@gmail.com)
well now.... imagine that!!! what about the other kids of LeeAnn's? are they just left out to fend for theirself???
Hey Jim,
Rodney here. In Phoenix for the weekend for my bday. Sorry to hear about the housing situation. Tell Leanne I said hi.
Well thanks for the responses. Some seem little bitter. But that is the nature of blogging. Not all comments are positive. But at least most everybody at least leaves a name or initials. makes it easier to reply. Ah well such is life.
FYI they are with their dad. And will be going to school where they went last year. Any further questions?
Rodney....Get in touch with me. ASAP. Got some questions for ya. Jim
We miss you Jim-bo and we wish you were here with us in trauma. Sorry to hear not all is going as well as you planned. Now is the time to concentrate on you, and do what's best for Jim. Once you take care of Jim-that will make you a better person, father, son, uncle, friend. If traveling is the best way to get you out of debt-GO TO OREGON!!!
Luv you & miss you much
Trauma Team!!!
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