turbojimmy wrote:
To be honest full-timing is something I would like to do 20 years from now, but not something I would contemplate at my current age/position/status/etc. With your 25-years in the IT business, we are probably about the same age. I admire your courage and tenacity and hope you sort through your health issues. It sounds like you've found a great partner in Cat - that's an important part of the journey.
As someone with multiple graduate degrees, I would advise you not to place too much emphasis on education. Do the cost-benefit math. It sounds like it's helping you with your issues (if it is truly a sort of dementia you're experiencing, studies have shown that keeping your brain active helps). But I would think hard about your significant other and the potential payoff. Don't count on a windfall once she's done with her studies. That being said, the payoff isn't always in $$. I work a 9-5 job in telecom but I'm also a perpetual student. I think it keeps my brain sharp. And it makes me happy which is also important.
Just my free advice (which is always what you pay for it). Good luck and keep up that blog! Might want to pick a lighter color for your rig, though...it's going to get wicked hot :-)
We're in our 40s and 50s. Cat has no kids. I have two adults. I'm thankful for the ability to unplug and relax some, more so, with my disability now.
I'm in college at the local community college. Because of my income status my studies are paid for via Student Grants. I take advantage of that, it would be foolish not to.
Cat's education is under control financially. She works full-time and is full-time online. It's difficult but the payoff for her will be there. She makes a good income now and with furthering her studies she'll do better. A woman in STEM can be profitable to the correct employer.
I like to call her my Sugar Mama.
We're both very happy with this move. The time it has released to us by not having so much over our heads is terrific. Hopefully in a couple more weeks we can settle into a routine and plan our first get-away in the coach.
Thank you all for the compliments on the build. It was fun and the result is light and bright. I'm looking forward to a relaxing summer.
Montana
