Dear Dr. Laura,

Several months ago, I called you regarding my difficulty in making a decision between 2 jobs. The job I was employed in was extremely stressful, had unpredictable and ungodly hours, but I was making a good amount of money to be able to save up for a future baby. The new job I was offered had potentially more predictable hours so I would be able to spend more time with my husband, but we would take a significant pay cut. I wanted to be able to save enough to be a stay-at-home mom when the time came and was worried if I took the new job, that road would be unattainable.

When I called, you cut me off before I got a chance to explain, and told me to trust that I had weighed each option and would make the right decision. At the time, I was a little peeved, but I chose to take the new job so I could spend more time with my husband and be a better, happier wife.

Fast forward to now. I absolutely love my new job. I am home every night and able to eat dinner WITH my husband instead of eating what he cooked for me at 10pm while he slept. We always spent our weekends together, but now I'm truly able to be present with him. I'm happier, healthier, and have been able to have hobbies again. Because I have been able to be home more, my husband and I realized we liked making furniture together - he builds it and I stain and finish it. We are now looking to supplement our loss in income with a small Etsy shop. And I've been able to work on other ways we can continue to grow our savings so I can stay at home when the time comes. 

On another note, I just received a multiple-step raise because I "exceeded expectations" on my recent performance evaluation. I feel more confident and happier at work because I am able to do my job to the best of my ability, and am being recognized for it as well. I just wanted to say how much I appreciate all you do and for reminding me I need to trust in myself. I couldn't be happier.

A Loyal Listener,

Cassandra