I haven't been as active of a member as I would like to be. The summer is my busy time of the year. It is hard juggling work and family and bills. This year has been a struggle for us financially and mentally, between my truck being stolen and having a second child its been stressful. I really feel like I am neglecting this community as well as my tank. Its sad that I have to spend 2 hours removing algae off of rocks and the glass due to lack of maintenance.
With that being said, any ideas on how to stay motivated with my tank? I love looking at it but hate maintaining it/ remembering to maintain it. Also we are having an issue with finding reliable childcare and my wife's job is on the line with the childcare issues. Its disappointing that after 3.5 years at a place she is no closer to a raise or promotion than she was at day 1. We are looking to find her a evening job, better paying job with benefits, or a work from home job. She has experience in customer service, warehouses, stock transfers and a world of other fields.
I have debated switching fields as well. I have been in the landscape industry for almost 8 years and am almost burnt out. I don't feel that I will advance any further than I have anytime soon. I'm just bored. I need a challenging career to occupy my mind. Most of all, I need to be financially supportive of my family. I would like more than anything to just let my wife stay at home, raise our children and I would take on the financial burden.
Just trying to rant, thanks for listening.
With that being said, any ideas on how to stay motivated with my tank? I love looking at it but hate maintaining it/ remembering to maintain it. Also we are having an issue with finding reliable childcare and my wife's job is on the line with the childcare issues. Its disappointing that after 3.5 years at a place she is no closer to a raise or promotion than she was at day 1. We are looking to find her a evening job, better paying job with benefits, or a work from home job. She has experience in customer service, warehouses, stock transfers and a world of other fields.
I have debated switching fields as well. I have been in the landscape industry for almost 8 years and am almost burnt out. I don't feel that I will advance any further than I have anytime soon. I'm just bored. I need a challenging career to occupy my mind. Most of all, I need to be financially supportive of my family. I would like more than anything to just let my wife stay at home, raise our children and I would take on the financial burden.
Just trying to rant, thanks for listening.