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$470 dollars for baseball?

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Submitted by thelaststraw on Tue, 02/08/2011 - 3:25pm

So the SS11 pathological liar and SS7, who's starting to follow in his footsteps were signed-up for baseball this morning to the tune of $470.

I told the two boys a week ago that I wasn't convinced that they even deserved it. DFW however, won't budge. She insists that they play baseball. Meanwhile, it looks like she is going to a 6 day work week and a cut in pay in a couple months.

For me, I already have a great job, but I might have something HUGE land for me in the next few weeks. We're talking epic. The only thing is that I would not be working from home. The probabilities are low for this coming through, but if it does, it could also mean a 70% increase in pay and that next career step that I need to really solidify my career for the next 25 years. It could really be that big.

Now - I mentioned to DFW that something might be brewing. It's one of those situations where if something is brewing, it's going to be big. She asked "Are you going to switch jobs again?" It was one of those questions that someone asks when their itching for a fight. Step back and look and it's easy to see that she's really concerned about the two SS's and their baseball.

So now I'm in "wait and see" mode. If what I'm thinking becomes true - it's easy street. And if she tries to get in the way - then other decisions will become crystal clear as well.

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Elizabeth's picture

Submitted by Elizabeth on Tue, 02/08/2011 - 3:49pm

Congrats on the job opportunity. That's great, especially in this economy, and I agree, if she stands in your way or even makes ONE complaint about it, something is seriously wrong there. I would love for my DH to have an opportunity like that.

At that age, SD was signed up for club volleyball constantly, to the tune of at least $600 per session, for ONE kid! It used to make me SO mad. Recreational league was $55 a session. SD never contributed a penny and guess what, she doesn't play any more. Such a waste of money. DH even admitted SD would never be good enough to get a scholarship. So why throw all the money at this recreational activity?!

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Submitted by hismineandours on Tue, 02/08/2011 - 4:50pm

My dh was always like that-no matter what ss did he did not want sports ever taken away from him. He played baseball, soccer, basketball so he was essentially in something year round. Something that I had to ferry him back and forth to-something that got him out of chores and such because there is NO way this kid could actually do an after school sport, homework, and a chore. The homework lasted hours and then I had a choice between bedtime or chores.
The price of kids sports is outrageous. For the most part my 3 kids do recreational sports so the cost is anywhere from 25-40 but with 3 kids that adds up as well. My dd is a middle school cheerleader and that cost me 250.00. Before that she was on an allstar team which cost me several thousand in fees over 6 months never mind the cost of staying in hotels out of town. My ds is on a travel soccer team and that cost was 175.00. It's sad to me because we can manage to do all the rec sports and some of the all star ones, but I know alot of folks that can't afford this stuff. It's just not fair that everyone does not get the same opportunities.
But I digress. I dont understand your wife's connection either. Your job is very important and she should be thrilled. Heck, if you get that much of a pay raise she cuold be a stay at home mom, Maybe?

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Submitted by sixteensmom on Tue, 02/08/2011 - 4:51pm

I don't understand the connection.
What does ss playing baseball have to do with you getting a new job? And why wouldn't DFW like you getting a new job?

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Submitted by thelaststraw on Tue, 02/08/2011 - 11:51pm

The CONNECTION is that I won't be working from home anymore. So I won't be able to, in a pinch, ferry the boys around to practice...and start dinner...and keep things going in the house...

Here's an added Hmmmmmm factor to the whole job thing. The guy that wants to meet with me, while we are friends, has, for the last two years, balked at every other opportunity for us to meet for lunch. Not saying he wasnt busy, but it just seems odd that a week after he takes over an organization that I know I can run that he would be so eager to meet with me. Thing is - if he makes the offer it's got to be working for him directly and in a very high/visible role.

And to address another comment - she could very easily work from home. I've already done the math. But forget about that! Why would we do something like that? Why take the opportunity to pursue the career she wanted? Why achieve anything like the degree that she needs to make that move?

And to top it off, she said that this has afforded me the opportunity to spend more time with MY kids. MY kids? Really? Please.

Well, now it's just a wait and see kind of thing. Who knows - it is possible that this could be vapor....or it could mean a gig that brings in so much money that life would be a piece of cake...but money can't buy happiness. Last time I checked though, there weren't many smiling people in the poor house.

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Submitted by Momof2plus1 on Tue, 01/26/2021 - 5:00am

That sounds about right for the cost of baseball... Here's my take on it: take your new job. That's your future! She signed them up - it's up to her to get them there - to practice and games. Not your job. Let DFW figure it out. She can find carpools or realize that wasn't a smart move for next season.