Should I quit blogging and look for a real job?
By peachpurple
@peachpurple (13880)
Malaysia
August 10, 2017 10:54am CST
I had been thinking about this matter on and off. I had resigned from my job 10 years ago after I gave birth to my 2nd child. Since then, I had became a full-time housewife, disconnected myself from the outside world, not knowing what is happening in the society.
I had been blogging for 9 years now, which means, I did earn a small side income all this while. However, this small income could not cover up the expenses incurred at home. Not to worry much, my hubby can fill up the gaps.
I heard that staying at home for a long time might result to Dementia and Alzheimer disease because lack of brain usage. Hence, I was thinking of looking for a real job to keep myself updated and to sharpen up my rusty brain too.
If I really do, I might have to give up on blogging in the end. Money is not the issue right now.
What do you think? Hope to hear some of your suggestions. Thanks.
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23 responses
@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
10 Aug 17
Yes go ahead if you have nothing to keep you at home.
It would be good I imagine.
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@MALUSE (69416)
• Germany
10 Aug 17
I doubt very much that Dementia and Alzheimer's* come from staying at home but I think you should indeed get a job. You'd widen your horizon, do something for your social skills and get back into the swing of things in general.
*One of the most intelligent Germans, a professor of sociology, got Alzheimer's very badly. Nobody can do more thinking than he did. Up to now, the disease hasn't been understood completely.
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@LadyDuck (457249)
• Switzerland
10 Aug 17
About Dementia and Alzheimer, my Mom is 96, she has NEVER worked, housewife at home all the time. She is a vivid mind, not a sign of Dementia or Alzheimer. Staying at home does not mean not using your brain. That said, I think you should get a real job.
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@JudyEv (325259)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Aug 17
For starters, I don't believe that about dementia and Alzheimers'. There are dozens of people who are very active physically and/or mentally and they still get these diseases. It's just something that's been put out there to make people feel better - and to sell more stuff about 'exercising' your brain etc. At least that's my take on it but if you want a job then good luck with it.
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@JudyEv (325259)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Aug 17
@peachpurple I don't believe them. Maybe 'brain games' might help a little but for some I don't think anything is going to help. And the stories about exercising your brain has no doubt led to a huge increase in the sale of puzzle books, etc, so businesses like to keep the rumour going.
@marguicha (215148)
• Chile
10 Aug 17
Your children are old enough. So, if you want to seek for a job, do it.
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@allknowing (130067)
• India
11 Aug 17
If it is to earn more definitely you should look for a real job
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@TheInvisibleMan (17603)
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10 Aug 17
You don't have to give up one thing to get the other.
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@snowy22315 (169571)
• United States
11 Aug 17
I think as you long as you find creative ways to use your brain, you will not end up with dementia and Alzheimers. Do what you like.
@kobesbuddy (74424)
• East Tawas, Michigan
11 Aug 17
@peachpurple Where do you blog to get paid? I can't find a site that actually pays:(
@kobesbuddy (74424)
• East Tawas, Michigan
11 Aug 17
@peachpurple I did this also, when my parents got old and I couldn't keep up with their needs and a job, also. My income was quite small anyway, minimum wage and part-time schedule. I have no regrets, whatsoever, quitting my job!:(
@WriterAI (5373)
• Bulgaria
11 Aug 17
If I would become a successful blogger, I wouldn't be give up on blogging never. It could keep sharp brain too. Although this is a activity at home, it is connected to the real life too. But although blogging, if you feel disconnected from the outside world, you could take the opportunity to have job that is physically outside. Also you could have a new job and at the same time to continue blogging. I mean blogging isn't an activity isolated from the outside world. But I am real conscious that you need real human relations outside your home - that's why you think about real job or merely it is one of the main reasons. So the choice is yours. If I were you I would continue keeping on blogging in my free time and to go to my new job too. But the choice is yours. I wish you successful decision! I wish you the most suitable decision referring to your wishes and dreams!
