Is $30,000 a year worth it?

[newnhdad]

Just recently started a new job and I feel very lucky but I really despise it. I am starting at a pretty descent salary but it's not as important as the miracle of finding any employment in Obama's economy. I have to drive a long way to and fro and mostly through idiot filled DC traffic and I swear nobody actually watches the road anymore, they just tap on the smart phones. It takes about three hours a day to commute (1.5hr each way) so I'm no longer seeing my kids and eating meals with my family six days a week. The children's schooling has suffered without me being home hounding them to do their homework and studying with them. They've both been sent to the office for outbursts since I've started.

It's a solid company and the boss is very supportive but there is zero room for advancement, I would just be getting raises (5% max), no promotions which really isn't a bad thing because I really don't like managing people's problems.

Now for the big question.. This friggin job is keeping me up nights, I've dropped about fifteen pounds in the past two months and I'm taking Ambien just to get some rest and it's only going to get busier.

The job will pay about $30K per year more than a job at the local retail chains so, is it worth it?

[Georgia Girl 2]

“but I really despise it.”

Start looking for a job you think you will like. Its easier to find a job if you already have a job.

[minnesota_bound]

Use the sleep aid Melatonin instead of that weird dream and habit forming and headache inducing Ambien.

Melatonin has no issues. You take 1 tablet and you fall asleep naturally. Or take magnesium for sleep.

[SaraJohnson]

Listen to teacher woes. Why can’t you move the family closer to your new job?

[newnhdad]

it’s too expensive, the kids like their school and I just planted the shrubs.