Start your own business! That is the best way to make a life that is your own. You can even fire yourself eventually... But seriously, the best investment I ever made way to invest in myself and my own business - have had a number thru the years.
Hey Man, you're in silver dollar country (and may I remind you, "CC" country!) In fact, all of Nevada is and there still have to be coins in the woodwork. You probably can figure out how to tap into that.
Sir, I read a ploar opposite of replies to your plea throughout this thread. Having been someone in a simillar situation, I would attest that you react as prominent as the situation warrants.
1. Your family has moved close to you so moving to a new job would leave them essentially stranded. Moving is not a strong hand to play. Morally and ethically, unless you can afford to move them too.
2. You have to be flexible, adaptable, and aware now. You may have a six figure collection but where will that get you playing hookie from your responsibilities? Getting your wife to work while you put skid marks on the slopes will not gain you any points in the most important relationship in your life.
3. Come to grips on the situation developing before it envelopes you. Think this through and go with your gut. You have the outstanding opportunity to get information about the future, knowing you will not be employed with who you work for. Use that to your advantage. Liquidate non essential assets. Be prepared for a long haul. Go sit quietly in the bathroom and commit yourself to knowing that you do not know what the future holds and prepare thusly. Talk to people and use the connections you have to set up plan b, c, d, e, and f.
4. Finally, come to peace with the emminent change. So you may not be able to do EVERYTHING you wanted, ski the slopes, stay at your job, retain some, or all of your collection. But at least you can retain solace into knowing your hobby of coin collecting afforded you and yours to not become desperate beggars. Sacrifice is best served knowing it is for the sake of your family's well being.
All I can say now is best to you and your family and I hope you can convince yourself to make the right decisions. Luck has nothing to do with it, only passionate efforts on your part. Although, people do win the lottery and luck has alot to do tith that. So, I say, best of luck my friend.
PM me if you need any help. I will provide the best I can.
<< <i>Thanks for the advice. It's all coming at me pretty fast.
One thing I am considering is to fill in the time between jobs traveling to and learning aspects of other modalities at other clinics in the area. My feeling is that it will not only mesh well with the mandate of my continuing education (which is requisite so that I may maintian my certification) but also to bolster my contacts in the area and likely upsell my talents to any potential employers. To be honest I'm not sure how the "unemployment" benefit will work itself out, but I wouldn't be opposed to providing my services as a "volunteer" as long as there is enough money coming in to support my family in the near term. >>
the commute suggestion gives me an idea:
can you afford to learn to fly/helicopter and make it a fly-commute to work in some other location? >>
The CEO of Anheuser-Busch, August Busch III, the great-grandson of the founder of the company would helicopter to work from what would be a 45 minutes commute for the rest of us. I am sure that the compensation for the medical imaging physics position would be similar and easily justify the use of the helicopter. >>
For a medical physicist, thou not the best us of money and depending on your overall living still, it would be affordable...
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Lance.
During a long working career, you don't get many opportunities like this. Re-energize!!!!
Go for it! Life is short!
Dave
1. Your family has moved close to you so moving to a new job would leave them essentially stranded. Moving is not a strong hand to play. Morally and ethically, unless you can afford to move them too.
2. You have to be flexible, adaptable, and aware now. You may have a six figure collection but where will that get you playing hookie from your responsibilities? Getting your wife to work while you put skid marks on the slopes will not gain you any points in the most important relationship in your life.
3. Come to grips on the situation developing before it envelopes you. Think this through and go with your gut. You have the outstanding opportunity to get information about the future, knowing you will not be employed with who you work for. Use that to your advantage. Liquidate non essential assets. Be prepared for a long haul. Go sit quietly in the bathroom and commit yourself to knowing that you do not know what the future holds and prepare thusly. Talk to people and use the connections you have to set up plan b, c, d, e, and f.
4. Finally, come to peace with the emminent change. So you may not be able to do EVERYTHING you wanted, ski the slopes, stay at your job, retain some, or all of your collection. But at least you can retain solace into knowing your hobby of coin collecting afforded you and yours to not become desperate beggars. Sacrifice is best served knowing it is for the sake of your family's well being.
All I can say now is best to you and your family and I hope you can convince yourself to make the right decisions. Luck has nothing to do with it, only passionate efforts on your part. Although, people do win the lottery and luck has alot to do tith that. So, I say, best of luck my friend.
PM me if you need any help. I will provide the best I can.
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<< <i>Thanks for the advice. It's all coming at me pretty fast.
One thing I am considering is to fill in the time between jobs traveling to and learning aspects of other modalities at other clinics in the area. My feeling is that it will not only mesh well with the mandate of my continuing education (which is requisite so that I may maintian my certification) but also to bolster my contacts in the area and likely upsell my talents to any potential employers. To be honest I'm not sure how the "unemployment" benefit will work itself out, but I wouldn't be opposed to providing my services as a "volunteer" as long as there is enough money coming in to support my family in the near term. >>
the commute suggestion gives me an idea:
can you afford to learn to fly/helicopter and make it a fly-commute to work in some other location? >>
The CEO of Anheuser-Busch, August Busch III, the great-grandson of the founder of the company would helicopter to work from what would be a 45 minutes commute for the rest of us. I am sure that the compensation for the medical imaging physics position would be similar and easily justify the use of the helicopter. >>
For a medical physicist, thou not the best us of money and depending on your overall living still, it would be affordable...