I hate hard decisions!
Particularly about moving, but in this situation I think it may be what I need to.
The job market in my area is very poor and it could take a while before I find a job here. I can't afford that. I don't have anyone but me to pay my bills.
OR I could move back to my hometown, be close to my family and some friends I grew up in a much bigger area (Tampa area, Florida).
Although, you might think I'm crazy for not jumping at the chance to move to the beach but the truth is the crowds and the population drive me crazy.
It's one of the leading reasons why I love living in Alabama so very much.
I'm a country girl.
I've been here since 2005, and the thought of leaving makes me feel like I gave up on my dream.
I don't want to but I may not have a choice.
I'm sitting here in tears and I just not sure how long I can handle being unemployed before I give up.
All your thoughts and prayers would be greatly appreciated as I try to make this tough decision.
7 wonderful thoughts:
I just said a prayer for you. I pray God gives you peace, wisdom and absolute clarity about what to do.
Don't know how long you have been looking for a new job , I thought it was only a week or two. Alot of people are taking 3-6months to a year to find a new job. No Lowes, Home Depot, big garden centers are hiring around there ? They are always hiring around here, especially when it gets to be March. I guess you need to figure out if you have enough funds to last where you are, and if not, then go back to Tampa for a few years, and then look again. YOu are young, you have much to look forward to still. Chin up , Tampa is buig, and there are tons of opportunities, maybe Sarasota ? Take care!
Ugh I so wish that there was something I could say to make it better! I do think it's great that you are trying to be responsible and not dig yourself in a hole. I'm really hoping that you find something soon, or have a great opportunity you can't turn down close to home ... for now.
I'm sorry you are having to go through this. I wish there was something that I could say that would help you. Think of it this way, even if you do have to move for a few years, there is nothing saying you can't move back to Alabama later...the economy will turn around at some point.
What type of job are you looking for? I know you were at a nursery before, but I can offer to keep my ears open in case I do hear of something. I'm not too far from Tampa, just over in Orlando.
Praying for you :)
This is a tough decision and I feel your pain. I recently had to move from Houston to my hometown in Portland, Oregon. I loved living in Texas and experiencing a new culture and life. Leaving made me feel like I'd failed BUT my job was untenable and I had a better option in Oregon. I am much happier now, which is weird, because I was so sad to leave but somehow it works out for the best. Good luck with your decision!!
Good luck girl. I don't know what to tell you, but just remember - it's not absolutely permanent. You can always come back to Alabama
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