I am confused- JOB / HUSBAND??? Whom should i choose?

@karjyo (830)
India
August 7, 2008 9:41am CST
Hi,i am teaching in a school. Its been more than one year in this school. The school and colleges are good, salary is decent and i have got an increment too.The problem is that my husband is going for training for around three months. After the completion of the training he will have to travel a lot for a year and he wouldn't be here........What should i do???? Should i LEAVE MY JOB so that i get to stay with him for at least these three months (but after three months i will be jobless and would get bored alone at home) OR should i CHOOSE MY JOB (but then i will be away from my husband)........I am totally confused!!!! Please help!!!!!
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@Sherry12 (2472)
• United States
7 Aug 08
That is a tuff decision to have to make. I'd probably keep my job since he is going to have to be traveling for a year. Since he is going to be training for those 3 months, he will probably be busy and not really get to spend that much time with you. You will need to take his feelings about it into consideration to. Does he want you to go with him for those 3 months? Is there anyway you can travel with him for that year? That is an awfully long time to be apart.
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@Maggiepie (7816)
• United States
17 Aug 08
Yes. And no matter how faithful he INTENDS to be, these days there are gobs of shameless women who won't CARE he's taken, & will aggressively lobby to get him for themselves. I know what MY choice would be, & I had a DREAM job! Maggiepie
@karjyo (830)
• India
7 Aug 08
He wants me to come along but he would never force his decision on me..... His training hours are very less so he will be having a lot of free time......I am not allowed to accompany him when he is trevelling!!!!
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@poohgal (6845)
• Singapore
7 Aug 08
It really depends on You. I think you have a rough idea here what to do. I'm sure you must have a preference. Just close your eyes and ask your heart what she wants. It may be a difficult decision but more importantly, the decision you make must be one that will make you happy. I'm sure your husband wants to see you happy. Whatever decision you make, I'm sure Your husband will be in support of it.
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@poohgal (6845)
• Singapore
8 Aug 08
You are very welcome. Cheers
@karjyo (830)
• India
7 Aug 08
Yes my husband has left the decision on me and he always supports me. When i closed my eyes and asked, my heart said go with your HUSBAND!!!! Thanks for helping me decide.
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@tammytwo (4298)
• United States
8 Aug 08
I would keep the job because you will eventually be left there alone and need something to fill your time anyway.
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@karjyo (830)
• India
9 Aug 08
Thanks for the response. Have a nice day.
@AshleyHasan (1024)
• India
7 Aug 08
If I would have been in your place, I would have left the Job and lived with my husband happily for three months and I am also confident enough to get the job back again without any issues, you should have that confident in you I am sure you can also get the job it is not a big deal but if you loose the time you might miss your husaband as you said he his going far from you for a year , I think it is right time for you to stay at home and take care of hub for 3 months and enjoy for yourself, it is just my suggestion but do what ever you like , Listen to every one but do what your hear tells you. LOL I beleive in this statement. Happy postings!
@karjyo (830)
• India
8 Aug 08
After reading your suggestion i am feeling confident that i will get my job back. Thanks for the response. Have a nice day.
@walkthetalk (1307)
• United States
7 Aug 08
I Would keep my job. When he leaves for the year you will have you friends at work to lean on and to support you that will mean a lot. I think your husband will understand. You could always fly to where he's at on weekends, or he fly to you. Right? ;-)
@karjyo (830)
• India
8 Aug 08
No when he is traveling, i won't be allowed to accompany him as he will be going abroad. Thanks for the response. Have a nice day.
@shav9292 (928)
• India
7 Aug 08
i don't think you should leave the job....cause you might regret it later. i am not trying to force an opinion but in your case i just don't think it is worth it. in any way please ask your husband and take into account his opinion and views. my mom used to work in SBI but she left the job because my dad got promoted and we had a little family problems too.so in her case the discussion was some what inevitable sooner or later.but even though the circumstances she somewhat regrets that decision now. so think about it.have a nice day. :)
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@karjyo (830)
• India
8 Aug 08
My husband has left the decision on me. I want to stay with my husband ,but yes, you are correct that i may regret later on. Thanks for the response. Have a nice day.
@getnbuy (1312)
• United States
8 Aug 08
What a difficult situation! I think, since you will be bored and lonely after the three months, you should stick with your job. Is there any way you could arrange for a substitute for the 3 months, or even just part of it? I know that is a long shot, but maybe worth trying. Whatever you do, don't give up your job. If you could travel around with your husband maybe it would be worth the sacrifice, but that would be difficult, too. Is there any way your husband could sacrifice his job and do something else at home? Men often have the idea that their job is more important than your job, but that is just not true. I gave up a lot and travelled overseas with my husband. It was rewarding, but I came home with no experience and no real skills to qualify me for a job. I often think now how short sighted we were and how much that second paycheck would have helped later on.
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@getnbuy (1312)
• United States
9 Aug 08
You are welcome. You are in a very difficult situation. I hope you can work it out satisfactorally. Did you try to negotiate with your boos/ principal? If they would excuse you for that amount of time, that would be an ideal solution.
@karjyo (830)
• India
9 Aug 08
My husband cannot leave his job even if he wants to as they have to sign a bond......Moreover when he is traveling i am not allowed to accompany him.....That's the reason i am thinking of going with him now.....Thanks for the response.
@carolscash (9492)
• United States
8 Aug 08
Is there a way that you can take a leave at work and go with him for three months and then come back to work? If so, i would do that. However, if that is not an option, then I would go with my heart. I know that being without your husband at home is hard as mine travels for work too. However, I have to keep working so I try to schedule extra time to be with him when he is home.
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@karjyo (830)
• India
9 Aug 08
I had asked for leave but the school authorities refused. They gave me a choice that if i get a substitute then i may get leave. But i could not find a substitute.....Thanks for the response.
• India
7 Aug 08
Hi Karjyo.. Really in a tough spot, you are. It seems that you don't want to lose your job,as well your affection and precious time that you share with your hubby. But then in my life, i give priorities to my family.. It is for the family we live. When i say family.. it includes all the love and affection that we share with each other. So any thing other than this comes to me as a second choice.. and if i were you, i will quit my job, and spend time with him. Certainly, you must be of a high caliber and therefore no problems for you, or otherwise, it will not be tough for you to find a new job, after three months. Take care, and Karjyo think twice before you act on a decision.. Have a good time.
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• India
8 Aug 08
Well said, your parents and in-laws are thinking realistic..and certainly i think that it will help you in making a decision. Take care and have a good time.
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@karjyo (830)
• India
7 Aug 08
My parents and in-laws too gave me the same advice. It seems as if you are repeating exactly the same lines that they said. Thanks for the response. Have a nice day.
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@bieke81 (1067)
• Belgium
7 Aug 08
It's a hard decision you are about to make, and either way you choose, it will be a difficult one. If not now, than after three months. You have to go with your feelings. If you have a normal, strong relationship, you will be able to survive this time apart without problems. It will be hard, but it's doable. If your relationship is stable and you know you will miss each other too hard, and you can live with only his income you can choose to become a stay at home wife (don't know if you have children, 'cause it's always good to be home for the kids too ). And if you worry that your relationship isn't strong enough to survive the time apart, would you really want to give up your job, and have the possibility that you will break up and you will end up without a husband and without a job. I'm not saying anything goes for you, but these are the three things that would come to mind if I had to make a choice like this. Have a nice day
@karjyo (830)
• India
8 Aug 08
Our relationship is very strong and living apart is not a problem. Its just that i want to be with my husband for these months.......No we don't have kids......Thanks for the response. Have a nice day.
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@bieke81 (1067)
• Belgium
8 Aug 08
Well, like I said, if that's the case, you just need to look if you can live with only his income. If you can, I would say, go for it, and give up your job. You can always look for a new one in three months, or if you want to stay at home, even when he's off for a year, you can always work as a voluteer. Have a nice day
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@bbsr13 (4196)
• India
7 Aug 08
Hello,Karjyo! Your husband is going for three months of training and after completion of training he would be required to go on exhaustive tours and he will not be available to be you.so in that case what makes you perturbed I don't understand.You continue in your job till your husband finally settles up so that both of you will be happy.thanx.
@karjyo (830)
• India
8 Aug 08
Yup, you are correct!!!! Thanks for the response. Have a nice day.
@Amanda81587 (3042)
• United States
7 Aug 08
Well your husband is coming back so I would still keep your job if you absolutely like it. But if you feel that you can not spend this much time away from your husband cause it might ruin the relationship then I would say go with the husband. Jobs are easier to replace then husbands are.
@karjyo (830)
• India
7 Aug 08
That's true!!!! Thanks for the response. Have a nice day.
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@Maggiepie (7816)
• United States
17 Aug 08
I agree. One makes VOWS to one's MATE, NOT to one's job. In her heart, she must suspect he needs her, or she wouldn't even ask. Maggiepie
• South Korea
8 Aug 08
Don't be confused. Just focus on what you really want to do. Personally, I will take a 45 days leave so you won't get fired and at the same time you can be with your hubby for a month and a half before he leaves. I'm sure the school you are employed with will understand your situation and so is your husband.. Good luck!
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@karjyo (830)
• India
9 Aug 08
The school authorities have refused to give me leave.....Thanks for the response. Have a nice day.
• Sweden
7 Aug 08
[b][/b]Try to ask your husband if what he like ask advice with him.If he said leave your job and be with me then do it coz remember he be away for how many months or yeat.But if he said continue your job,then do it coz your job is important also.so when he is away you will not get bored because you have your work. I think the best choose would be to leave your work and be with him for three months.
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@karjyo (830)
• India
8 Aug 08
He has left the decision on me. Thanks for the response. Have a nice day.
@djoyce71 (2511)
• Philippines
8 Aug 08
You can work while he's away. Anyways, he'll be back in three months. I know you'll miss him for his absence, but absence make the heart grow fonder. It's hard to find for a job right now, so if I were you, I'd keep the job.
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@karjyo (830)
• India
9 Aug 08
No, he would be traveling after three months!!!!...Thanks for the response. Have a nice day.
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
8 Aug 08
Hi karjyo, I believe that you should keep your job, your husband will be back and a job would help the time to go much faster when he is away. Hopefully then, you will have many years together. Of course the decision is one that you and your husband must ultimately make on you own no matter what others tell you. Blessings.
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@karjyo (830)
• India
9 Aug 08
Thanks for the response. Have a nice day.
• Philippines
8 Aug 08
I guess you should weigh it first and knows your priorities. What you want and what's the best for your family. List the advantages and disavantages of that two choices maybe through that, it can help come up a solution.
@karjyo (830)
• India
9 Aug 08
yes i am trying to do that. Thanks for the response. Have a nice day.
• New Zealand
8 Aug 08
Hey there well this is just my opion one in many but I personally think that you should do what you think is the best for you if you are unsure of that then you should write all the pluses and negatives of both and it may help you to make your final decision on what you wish to do.Good luck on your quest and god bless you all ways. love loveyoohbaby xoxo.
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@karjyo (830)
• India
9 Aug 08
I am trying to do that....Thanks for the best wishes and your response...Have a nice day.
@kukucz (10)
• Poland
8 Aug 08
I am in the same sitTuation. I am married for five years with two children and my husband is never at home! He travels all the time, visitingus for two weekends at the month and I am telling you it is not so bed! I live my life with two kids, he earns money, and weekends and holidays are ours. At the begining it was horrible but now i even feel pleasant about it. You get used to it! Don't give up your life and job! You can have both-housband and job! Feel fine!
@karjyo (830)
• India
9 Aug 08
I don't know after three months how much time he will be able to spend with me. At least your husband comes for two weekends in a month, but i am not sure about him!!!! Thanks for the response.
• Philippines
8 Aug 08
Hello karjyo, I can totally relate to your husband! My wife is also a teacher and you know what I also asked her to stop working cause I believe I am earning enough and I would love if she can focus on our baby and me. Kinda selfish but true. Well it is up to you, follow your heart!
@karjyo (830)
• India
9 Aug 08
My husband has left the decision on me. He would love to have me with him but at the same time he does not want me to quit my job......Thanks for the response.