I think so! I am probably crazy for thinking this was a good idea, though. I am actually really excited to see where this new opportunity will take me. So, here's the story:
One day when driving in the car, I was stressing about all of the bills that we need to pay off and I mentioned to Thayne that it would be really sweet if he could get a basement to do on the side (they usually pay really well, but take up a lot of his free time.) He responded by saying, "Or, you could get a second job." At first, I was in total shock that he would say something like that to me. I feel like I work really hard at raising my girls and working for my dad at the plumbing company. But, after thinking about it for just a few seconds, I said, "I guess I could do that if you wanted me to." That was the end of our conversation. And, he never said anything else about it.
I spent many sleepless nights stressing over money issues and trying to figure out how we were going to pay for everything. I came to the conclusion that maybe it would be a good idea for me to get a second job. I had a few reasons that just made sense to me: 1. I have never worked anywhere except the plumbing company. Another job would give me some experience, just in case the plumbing company doesn't work out. 2. A lot of companies are hiring right now for the holiday season. 3. I would get a much needed break from my kids and make some extra money. 4. It might be good for Thayne to see how difficult it is to work and keep up with the girls and all of the housework. I have never felt under-appreciated by him, but there have been times that he acts like I don't do my share of the work. I don't think he realizes how difficult it is on somedays to get things done while caring for the girls. They can definitely be a lot of work.
So, I decided to start filling out some applications at different places. Initially, I didn't want to go far from home, so I applied at Wal-mart and Smiths. I never heard anything from either of them. I decided that I might need to start stepping out of the box a little bit and move out even further. I started thinking about places in Lehi and the Draper/Sandy area that I might enjoy. I applied at Cabela's and Target. I got an interview at Cabela's. That's when I got really nervous! I had never had a job interview in my entire life. I had to go and buy some nice pants because I didn't own anything other than jeans (I know, that's crazy!) I went to my interview and felt like I did okay. I wasn't real impressed with myself. But, I got a call back about a week later and was offered a job as a cashier at Cabela's.
I hope that this opportunity works out as perfectly as I am hoping that it will. I am really excited to get a break from my girls. I love them so much and wouldn't change anything about them, but they do overwhelm me at times. I am really excited to start having some adult conversations with people. I feel like all I do is talk to children, other than my mom. I am really excited for Thayne to get to see how hard it is to watch the girls all day long. And, I'm really excited to be able to be making some extra money, in hopes that we can get some bills paid off quicker and get out of debt. So, I start on Tuesday and I can't wait! I'm so excited!
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