A new journey into homesteading "pic heavy"

[Chic Rustler]

How many did you get? Best and fastest way to stock the freezer! I have 49 in two places, they will be ready for slaughter in a few more weeks. Have 20 sold, the rest will go in ours and DD’s freezers. I part them out, can backs, necks, hearts, etc for dogs.

we run 25 at a time.

 

[Chic Rustler]

had 2 job offers today. both the same hourly rate. one has bonuses and benefits. the other does not but its 30 mins closer.

im leaning toward the bonuses.

 

[baymule]

Those benefits have a lot of value, plus the bonuses. I’d take that one too.

 

[Chic Rustler]

I took the one that paid the least with the least hours and no mandatory weekends. i made the decision this morning when i seen these posters we made with the kids. it was the wifes idea. you pit your goals on it and hang it up. nowhere in mine did it say chase a dollar...the contrary actually. so that made it easy to decide.

 

[Chic Rustler]

this was actually a 3rd offer. real laid back place. plumbers dont even Bill the customer. we just tell the boss what we did and they bill them. if we wanna work ot we can if not we dont. im gonna like it i think.

 

[farmerjan]

Peace of mind, time off, somewhat flexible schedule, all means something. Bonuses and benefits are great.... but not always the best answer. Hope this works out the way you want.... I think it might be a good choice for the present...

 

[Mini Horses]

Yep..THE BEST part of my job is that I can set my own schedule. If I get up and find a need at home, I can change the job date...98% of the time. I need that. You made a good decision. After all, much of your expense is covered with your own self sufficiency efforts. Your kids need you there, so does DW. Relax and adjust spending to help it work. I do.

 

[baymule]

I took the one that paid the least with the least hours and no mandatory weekends. i made the decision this morning when i seen these posters we made with the kids. it was the wifes idea. you pit your goals on it and hang it up. nowhere in mine did it say chase a dollar...the contrary actually. so that made it easy to decide. View attachment 15878View attachment 15879

Goal posters! What a great idea! It sure helped you make up your mind.

 

[Lazy Gardener]

I think you made a good choice. An honest day's pay for an honest day's work. Bonuses are appreciated (something that I never experienced in the medical field) BUT, if you're treated right and paid accordingly, the bonus is not needed. No weekends, or holidays. And closer? That would be a no brainer for me!

 

[Chic Rustler]

meat birds are doing good. puppy is doing good. garden is OK. not much to report. will probably move the meat birds to the tractor next week if the rain lets up. new job is going good. pretty laid back.