Life’s full of tough choices; too tough that I have been having migraines, emotional and mental stress about the choices I have to make. It’s about my career and the double-edged sword effect of the decision I will make, whether I turn left or turn right, none of it will yield a result that will give me a gratifying pay increase. However, if I choose not to pursue it, I will have PEACE OF MIND, time for my family, flexibility to do the things I want to do outside office hours and the ability to fly back home during special occasions where it is very important to me, considering my daughter is back home. Yes, no money but PEACE OF MIND and all the other valuable aspect of being a mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend and blogger – all rolled into one priceless bounty.
I have taken a poll in FB and a lot have given their perspective on the matter. It’s more of a STRESS + MONEY than PEACE OF MIND less MONEY. Honestly, and if I have no financial obligations or whatsoever, I prefer the latter. However, you just have to make a decision based on what is really important at your current situation. For me, it is being able to have that TIME to spend with my husband, my dog and my daughter when I can fly to Manila. I want that time where I can enrol myself on other courses, do online studies, learn new skills and language and just have a normal life without the stress and misery of having to wonder, “will be I able to make it home on time today?” It sure makes a big difference when all that is put in an equation.
I’ve been through hell (figuratively pls!). Sorry to write that but it’s true. I’ve been through the darkest times in my career life in the past and I have just found myself a good place to control the stress level, not have pay increase but enjoy my time at home, have time for chatting with my daughter back home, engage in my blogging and the stuff I truly enjoy.
If I decide to move lateral now, again, no assurance whether I will get a promotion sooner or later, I will definitely be shooting myself on the foot, hammer my head, jump to the fire and stress myself to no end. Will I be happy? Maybe a small percentage but stressed? Big time!
So, I am really in a tight pickle here. I wish I had the chance to change things before it got this far. Not yet late but whatever decision I make after this week will be something I will be praying really hard for. If I choose that, I am doomed. If I choose “peace of mind,” and the luxury of having time in my hands, I’ll be having something no amount of money can buy… happiness, peace of mind, sanity, and time.
Which one is your choice?
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I can feel you’re in a dilemma. Prayers certainly helps and whichever way you go I’m sure that it will be for the best.
Personally, I’d go for peace of mind. It’s priceless:-)
March 13, 2015 at 1:59 amI’ve decided Juliana. I chose peace of mind too and time for family and personal goals. They are things most people take for granted but when everything else crumbles, we always run to our family for support. I guess, it’s just right to sacrifice other materials in life to gain something that is truly priceless. 🙂 I know I’ve done the right thing. It may have caused me my chances of promotion but so be it. I may not earn “that” amount of extra money, so be it. But inside, I’m happy, I’m with the loves of my life, I have time to do other things that make me happy.
March 14, 2015 at 9:25 amI would say life has full of tough choices, we need to think harder what’s best for us and what’s gives u a piece of mind.
March 13, 2015 at 4:39 pmAgree sis. Thanks for the comment.
March 14, 2015 at 9:22 amI’ve been in your shoe in a different ways. I was single and have a good career were promotion left and right-the salary is overwhelming…NOW or NEVER.I follow my heart, find happiness and peace of mind though I was scared if I am making good decision..and I learnt LIFE IS NOT FAIR so I am happy and content of what I have in life.
March 13, 2015 at 6:03 pmThanks sis Mhie. It helps to know that others have gone through what I am going through at the moment. I guess, having peace of mind, time for yourself and family are priceless. 🙂
March 14, 2015 at 9:22 amI would definitely choose peace of mind. What is a pay increase going to do if you are always stressed out. It’s true that when you have less money, you get stressed out too but it’s a lot harder when you are stressed out with your work that you don’t have peace of mind to spend with family and friends. Promotion is good but not worth it if it would stressed you out.
March 13, 2015 at 6:30 pmI agree sis. Money can’t buy everything. 🙂
March 14, 2015 at 9:21 am