My husband has a job opportunity as a Deputy Sheriff, which we were very excited about- even though he would take an $8000 yearly drop in comparison to his current salary. He would work less, and be able to supplement his income on his days off. When his boss found out he was planning on leaving, he offered to double his pay and open another shop, specifically for him to run. It would not have the benefits that the Deputy job does, but the pay would be spectacular. We could actually pay all but our car off in about 6 months. What would you do?
2007-09-08 11:12:53 · 5 answers · asked by Loving Mommy 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I would suggest supporting your husband in the career choice that he wants. Money isn't everything.
I had the opportunity to become an OSI (Office of Special Investigations) agent when I was in the military. My husband said no way. After I got out of the military, I applied to the local police department when my husband said, if they will take you, go ahead. Well, out of 800 candidates, I placed #2 (the guy who got #1 was given 1 extra credit point because he was already an officer at another city). When I told my husband that I was accepted, his reaction was worse. "No wife of mine will be a cop!" I wanted to keep my family so I passed on it - although I was heartbroken. The feeling of not being supported by my spouse (plus other items) lead to an unhappy marriage and we eventually divorced. Not becoming an OSI agent or a cop are the only career things I regret in my life.
Help him go with his heart.
2007-09-08 11:25:21 · answer #1 · answered by Wendy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
around here, a deputy isn't paid all that much and there is only one cop for every 50 sq miles. it's not an easy job at all. i know quite a few of them and they wind up handling tons of clls in a day. i'd stay on as a mechanic. the pay is way better with a lot less hassles
2007-09-08 19:14:13 · answer #2 · answered by racer 51 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, . being a deputy. would be a nice choice,, but also, what he doing now is also nice,, so i think he need to look, at the good point in both jobs,, in the job he doing now, you said his boss, would raise his pay, but , on the other job, he be home more,, now some say being a deputy, be , putting his life on the line, which he will,.... but the truth is, bot job, can get you kill,..., i think i , take some time an think, about, what most inporant, to the family,
2007-09-08 20:37:04 · answer #3 · answered by ghostwalker077 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay. mechanics are a necessary position and he doesn't have to worry about someone shooting him
2007-09-08 18:34:18 · answer #4 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stay!!!
2007-09-11 22:51:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋