what do you do when you don't know what to do with your life?

Question

My daughter who will be 17 in Dec. has moved out. I have a 22 y.o. son in college, and also have a 2-y.o. grandbaby by my 23 y.o. daughter. My dad had heart surgery in the summer. I am working a temp job for low pay. I have the opportunity to pursue my master's degree in education in another state, but don't know if I should pick up and move because I'm afraid my family will need me once I'm there. I'm wondering if I should try and get a permanent job that pays more here instead. If I pursue my master's, I will also have the opportunity to get assistance to pay my student loans. I don't know if I should leave or stay. I love it here, but also would like to try living somewhere else. The downside is the cost of living is high if I move. Also, I am trying to get my house in order here first. I don't know if I should go or stay. any suggestions on how I can make this important decision?

Answer 1

Well, I've always believed family comes first to a point. Your kids are adults now and need to learn to live on their own. The sooner the better. It's awful hard to get a good job these days without a degree of some sort. I would have to say to go for the degree while you can get help.

Answer 2

I would ask yourself if you would regret 5/10/15/50 years from now having had the opportunity to pursue your masters degree/live elsewhere and not having chosen to take advantage of it. Jiust be honest with yourself, I guess.
Also, think of this... you've taken care of your kids and family into adulthood...if this is something you really want to do for yourself, then it's time now to take care of you for a bit. You are not defined by your family alone. And in the end, it's a small world overall...you're really only a plane trip away from your family if anything dire comes along, and beside that it's a very connected world we live in today. And don't let the fear of moving put you off from taking a chance that you might be happier with...you never know, right? And you can always move back, worst case scenario.
Chosing to stay and be there for your family is a valid choice too, but you must be willing to accept and live with the decision that you made - giving up a potential dream of your own. It's really your choice...but whichever decision you make...embrace it :)

Answer 3

Do what you feel is right for you. Since your children are no longer at home the opportunity that you have to pursue your masters degree seems to be a fantastic chance for you to make your life even more rewarding. Try to decide what will be the best for you 5 years down the road from now-base your decision on this.

Answer 4

For at least 25 years you have lived for others and now it is time to live for yourself. You will always be their mother no matter where you are and what you do, and as long as you all are aware of that you all will be fine. Besides, if the people who love you see you happy and satisfied with your life, they will be happy as well. It is a question of heart and try to let your heart makes that decisionfor you.
And one more thing: you can always come back!

Answer 5

if you really want to do better for your self and have a better life you will do what ever it takes . You can't live for others and let life pass you by. you need to take care of your self and get the career you want .
Your children can take care of them selves as well as the rest of your family.
Your grand baby and daughter can visit you and you can visit them and your family .
Take the career and be happy .

Answer 6

it is good for you to move to fishen your scool to get a really job your family would understant you want do something for you

Answer 7

I suggest you to pray also. God will direct your path just believe in him.

Answer 8

pray