I'm trying to be a good wife....

[Edwina's Secretary]

Is there a particular reason he is sending paper resumes rather than electronic?

I prefer to receive electronic. Harder to misplace, easier to file, sort, etc.

Truthfully, I am suspicious of paper resumes (or faxed.) Do they not know how to use a computer?

Also, electronic resumes are more "green."

[catnapper]

Is there a particular reason he is sending paper resumes rather than electronic?

I prefer to receive electronic. Harder to misplace, easier to file, sort, etc.

Truthfully, I am suspicious of paper resumes (or faxed.) Do they not know how to use a computer?

Also, electronic resumes are more "green."

Actually he's done both. I prefer electronic and send that as often as possible, but many places don't have electronic option. Confused me too!

[Catherinedana]

Maybe it's actually time for a career change. If the job that you are at is giving you an emotional illness, that's probably a good indication that it's time to move on. Does your husband have another talent, hobby, interest that it might be time to pursue?

Case in point: my husband Barry was in the trucking and construction industry for many years. When I met him, he was the plant superintendant of a concrete business (10 years with that company). Well, the construction industry has taken a huge dive and he wasn't pulling in enough hours. He was stressed, they treated him badly, the working conditions were deplorable - he was miserable. He left that job for a similar one and it didn't work out either. . .on to a third which also didn't work out. At that point we decided that it was time for him to go into music full time. He has been a percussionist all most of his life, but just playing occasional gigs (past 7 years or so with a local Jazz musician). He took a workshop, bought some drums (african hand drums), shadowed a local person who was doing something similar and is now a full-time, certified Drum Circle Facilitator! He mostly goes to nursing homes, assisted living facilities and rehabs. The people there love it and so does he. They all drum or have shakers, etc. He sings old time songs with them and many of the Altzheimers patients really respond because he is touching a part of their minds that is still present. We took a chance and it really paid off. I believe that he was getting all the signs that it was time to move on. Sounds to me like it may be the same thing going on in your own husband's life.

Sorry to be so long winded, but I wanted to tell you our story. Take a look at your lives and see if there are alternatives. Change is always good. . .I strongly believe that.

Best wishes and much love,
Cathy