Comments on: Will I Ever Need to Work Again?

By: One Frugal Girl

One Frugal Girl — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 00:00:50 +0000

In reply to Dina. I feel every part of this response. Particularly dying with a life full of regrets but a truckload of money! Thank you for the response.

By: Dina

Dina — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 16:42:35 +0000

Thanks for this article and affirmation that even though we are used to one way of life, another better , albeit different way of life is out there.
I just retired from my position in my company that I was at for 23 years. I was in senior management and had a big paycheck and the headaches and heartaches to match it. I finallly said enough is enough. My hubby is totally supportive and we have found that alot of what were were spending $$ on was because were were both so busy and didn’t want to bother. Now, I love searching for the best deals and having the option to do what I love. My girls (5 & 10) are loving the fact that I walk them to school, pick them up in the afternoon, fix them snacks and can volunteer at the school!

I honestly don’t know if I could ever go back to work at a traditional insurance job (my career field). When my youngest graduates from HS I will be 56 and my husband will be 62. At that point our house will be hopefully paid off and our investments solid. We have always taken full advantage of our companies 401K plans and I had a very generous employer who contributed 15% of my compensation package into our 401K plan as a ‘pension’.

At the end of the day though, you can’t take it with you and I’d rather create family memories than die with regrets and a truckload of money.

By: One Frugal Girl

One Frugal Girl — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:38:40 +0000

In reply to Carol. A few of our neighbors homeschool their children. I am not certain it would be the right path for me, but I wouldn't rule it out at this point either. Thanks for the comment!

By: Carol

Carol — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:26:07 +0000

You might consider homeschooling your child(ren). Its flexible, a lot of fun, and it, too, is a “job”. I came from the corporate realm working about 60-70 hrs/week. When I became pregnant with my first child, I started looking into homeschooling after I met someone who did it. Its not denim jumpers and 8 kids. I know what my children are learning and I can show them the world. Its not ALL fun, but it definitely has given us some great memories and its amazing to see how their minds work. I try to seek out their interests and supply what they need to pursue them.It can be an amazing journey and I have no regrets.

By: One Frugal Girl

One Frugal Girl — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 13:26:10 +0000

In reply to eemusings. A child can't start school until they turn 5. Since school starts in September and my son was born in October, he cannot start school until he is nearly 6. It's a ridiculous rule and I wish it was based on ability, not an arbitrary age.

By: One Frugal Girl

One Frugal Girl — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 13:25:11 +0000

In reply to Pam E-P.

Thanks Pam E-P for reminding me that I do work. I just don’t work in an office outside of the home. This is definitely the hardest job I’ve ever had! A lot of people tell me children need their parents more as they get older, so I’d love to find a job that is close to home so I can be home to help when necessary.

Interesting comment about the university. I actually have a university very close to my home and I’d love to find a job there that would help with my son’s tuition.

Thanks for the comment!

By: One Frugal Girl

One Frugal Girl — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 13:23:35 +0000

In reply to Sense. I'd actually love to find a job at the University near my home. Then my sons tuition would be covered and I'd be close to home if he needs me :)

By: One Frugal Girl

One Frugal Girl — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 13:23:00 +0000

In reply to Michelle. Thanks for the kind words.

By: eemusings

eemusings — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:09:39 +0000

Wow, so what constitutes ‘kindergarten’ vs school in your state? In my country kids start school at 5 or 6, and can start kindy from age 2, I think.

I think my partner has a little bit of the old school mentality as he’s mentioned in the past that it would be nice if I never had to work. But like you, I’ve worked since my teens and really like my career, so I have trouble imagining a future in not working.

Sounds like you guys are in an AWESOME position, with your house on track to be paid off in particular. Having the option to pick and choose a job you love is great 🙂

By: Pam E-P

Pam E-P — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:30:32 +0000

Stop saying you don’t “work!” You may not be engaged in paid employment, but you’re working! Ask yourself if it makes sense to pay someone else to do for you what you’re doing now so you can go off and make the money to pay them. Someone will raise your kids. It makes sense to me that it would be you! Even after they start school, there will still be plenty left to do. My daughter is 17 and I swear, she needs me more now than when she was 10. Part-time employment would be ideal, but I had to go back to work when my husband left me with 2 small children. As it happens, I got a job at a university that has given my son a free degree, and will soon give my daughter one. I lucked out there!