Typhoid's Advice Column

[Professor S]

Originally Posted by Typhoid

As for the second part, I would say no. If you have a kid on the way don't put yourself in a position to possibly have no income. If you're set on making more money than you are now and don't end up getting a raise, just look for jobs, or opportunities while still employed. Just never remove yourself from employment when you're expecting a kid, because you won't be saving any money if you have no job.

Sorry for the confusion. I never meant to imply I would resign before getting another job. Thats insane (yet people still do it). My concerns are switching jobs, which is a far less stable position to be in because you are not established and the company does not depend on you yet.

Overall, good advice, but I'll bow out of the "i'll be forced to leave" bit. I tried that years ago with another company... not good.

[TheSlyMoogle]

Originally Posted by Professor S

Sorry for the confusion. I never meant to imply I would resign before getting another job. Thats insane (yet people still do it). My concerns are switching jobs, which is a far less stable position to be in because you are not established and the company does not depend on you yet.

Overall, good advice, but I'll bow out of the "i'll be forced to leave" bit. I tried that years ago with another company... not good.

Hey and don't forget unless you're the sole source of income for the household, 50k a year isn't all that bad. If you are the sole support, 50k a year still isn't all that bad.

[Professor S]

Originally Posted by TheSlyMoogle

Hey and don't forget unless you're the sole source of income for the household, 50k a year isn't all that bad. If you are the sole support, 50k a year still isn't all that bad.

I agree, but my mortgage doesn't. If we depended on my salary alone we'd probably have to sell the house, and in this market that is a dicey situation.