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Hello everyone,

I am currently on sick leave from a very stressful job. I go through my day with no joy in what I am was doing. This lead to obscessive thinking and numerous negative self-talk. I was finding it difficult to cope. My marriage was starting to be affected by my job. I am not sure what to do. Should I return to school, but how will we afford it, I wanted to start a family. I am so confused.

Future,

I know this is going to sound lame and unhelpful but sometimes when you feel that confused, do nothing. Now, I don't mean literally 'do nothing', but realize these are big things you are deciding on (back to school, money, starting a family). I don't know how old you are but I can honestly tell you, I am 39 years old with two children and a husband...yes, I've been home with them since they were born (they are 6 and 8). Even though it seems so long that I have been home, I am still young and now that my daughter is in kindergarten I am looking at all of my options.

You have your whole life. Nothing is ever impossible at any time. Try not to stress out so much. Talk with your husband about what's really important to both of you and I am sure you will be very happy with your decisions. And most importantly, enjoy your holidays. Good luck!

Hello Karmerri,

thanks for your advise. I am really confused with my life right now. I will do nothing at this point but try to find a job that brings joy or at least satisfaction. I wish I could make a decision and stick to it. Thanks so much for the advise.

Future !

I hear ya ! You could always find a job that isn't as stressful and go to night school. I don't know about your financial situation, but if it's anything close to 10 to 15 % (or more) of Canada, you may qualify for a student loan or maybe you could go on a payment plan (yea I know....another bill ! LOL)

I'm in a stressful job right now. It's affecting my life too. I plan on going back to night school in January. I think knowing I'm taking steps AWAY from the old career will be enough to help me cope with the old career until the new career kicks in.

I'm not sure how sick leave works, but maybe they could steer you in a direction where you could find a way to go back to school.

Just some thoughts.

Hi

I'm thinking about going back to school too. After two years of having a lame job and going nowhere...all I have is an Associate of Arts.

I don't know if I should make that into a Bachelor of Arts or just take computer classes.