Thread: I really feel like I am between a rock and hard place

( I think this one is a gut kind of choice. Basically it comes down to what gives you the most joy. What do you want to do when you get up in the morning? Do you feel the need to temporarily escape from the house and the family? Or would you prefer to get everyone up and out of the house, then putter around the house doing whatever amuses you? Are there things you have always wanted to do but couldn't because of time constraints? Or are...

( PS- hope you had a great b-day!!!!!!!!!! , )

( Lol! Let's hope taht all your friends and family are right, and that you will be around for a long time.But, that doesn't really help you make a decision. The more I think about it-for you, and my hubby-the more it makes sense, and appeals. Sure I wish that none of us had to deal with such a life changing decision, but if you tr and find it's not for you, then at least you'll have tried.the only other option I can think...

( Thanks for all of your feedback. I have to 'talk' things out. I really do feel good, I do really find my job fulfilling. It is requiring me to take the next step, \(study etc\). I am a little excited by the prospect. But feel dishonest, knowing that I am stage IV. Silly? Must be that good old catholic guilt.  My boy are in the third grade. I am home by 5 every day. Grandma picks them up.  I did ask for an extra...

I guess if the forum police come, alot of us will be sharing a cell. I think I'd go for it. Your dh is supporting you in taking that leap, so heck....why not??!? Whatever your decision, it will be the right one for you. Good Luck!! Jennifer

( I apologize for posting here even though I am not a stage 4. If you wish to delete this, please do. I would take LTD.  I was lucky to be able to "quit the rat race" a decade before I knew I'd get BC.  My DH is 17 years older, and I figured any years/months I was able to spend WITH him would be memories and experiences I could never get back. Unless you LOOOOVE your job \(I did find work that I love...

( Janis. I know I'm not allowed to post on this forum, but I will, and you can send the forum police after me. I don't know what the hell I would do, I would really want to spend every last minute with my kiddos, BUT you've worked so hard to get where you are now, why let it go to someone else. Go with your gut feeling....... thats a cop out of an answer, if ever there was one, and no better than you saying you are between a...

( Go for it.  I've watched too many who didn't and then didn't get to play.  Carpe Diem. , )

( Can you do less of what you do now?  From previous posts I know you enjoy your career.  You might miss it too much.  I can't imagine you not being in the thick of things.  Or maybe do something similar but not as time consuming so you can spend more time with your kids, relax, etc.  If I could, I would go on LTR and do things that I enjoy most.  Not worry about money.  But...