I need a new job.

Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
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I have a problem. I’m a COBOL programmer, and I’m not a very good one. It takes me forever to do just about any complicated programming job, and sometimes I simply am unable to do it.

I want to write. I’m a good writer. I do quite a bit of freelancing, but what I do doesn’t pay enough to quit; it doesn’t even pay enough to buy groceries for a month.

Here’s the real problem. Programming pays very well. Writing rarely does, and we’re trying to pay our house off as soon as possible. I telecommute nine days out of ten, and I only work twenty-five hours a week anyway (yeah, I know we could pay the house off faster if I worked full time). That gives me time to work on my novels and write game reviews. But I want to write.

I guess I’m not really looking for an opinion. Just wanted to share.

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Paying the bills is indeed important but it isn’t the End-All. Make sure to find some happiness in there somewhere also (set aside time daily for your writing). I know you said you weren’t really looking for an opinion but I wanted to throw my two cents in. I don’t enjoy my job (maybe I never did) I was there for the money. While the money is good, this isn’t what I want to do with my life. So, I’m working towards what I do want. Life is short, find some enjoyment in it. 40 hours a week (or more) is too much time to give to something that isn’t your passion. If I ever have kids, I’m going to tell them to do what they love - not what will make the most money. YMMV. Best Wishes.