Stick it out or look for something new?

[busymama77]

I've been at my job for almost 2 years. It's a dead end job. Seriously, there is no room for advancement unless I decide to get a masters in sports management or shoot for my law degree! Both options are not feasible and I have zero time to do either as well.

My job is not challenging at all and I do work that I did at my entry level job after college. I'm 33 and my paychecks are a disgrace to my resume and my work history. I make $4K more than a guy that has been here for a year and is 10 years younger than me and has zero job experience. You do the math!!
But there are perks at my job - free tennis shoes, autographed jerseys and pictures... and well, free insurance. Are they really worth it?

My hope is that one day I'll be able to work part time or not work at all once DH advances a little more in his job and I'll be able to be at home with the kids and/or pick them up at school - be involved in their school, etc.,. But I feel like I'm wasting my time away and could be making a better living not necessarily for my family since we're doing just fine, but for myself - my mind - my self worth.

What would I do? I would shoot for property management which I've done before and enjoyed. Maybe get crafty and start making stuff to sell on etsy? I don't know.... But all I know is that I can't see myself doing this for ANOTHER 2 years. I'm bored almost on a daily basis unless I have a few projects to work on but even those I can finish in no time.

[Alyantavid]

Personally, I'd look around. You can still keep your current job (free insurance is a huge perk to me) and see if something comes up.

I hear ya though. My job's blah and I can't wait to move on. But I carry the insurance which dh must have the entire 2 years he's in his current program, so I'm here for at least that long.

[Ruby2]

There's no harm in looking, or applying, or interviewing. I say go for it! Or start small on the Etsy idea and see where it takes you.

My theory about work (now that I'm a mom...I did not think this way before I was a parent) is that I work to afford my life. If it's taking away from my life outside of work (mentally, emotionally, etc.), it's time to move on.