Re: wisdom from freelancers

["John Posada" <jposada99 -at- gmail -dot- com>]

Apples to apples, I'd go with the contracting gig. HOWEVER...with the
marriage issue, you need a job that is as forgiving and low stress as
possible.

I'd go with the gov job until everything blows over, then look at
high-risk situations
> There is a personal factor that imposes stresses.
> Going through a REALLY rough patch in marriage, plan to go
>  to counseling, could end up splitting ARGH!  I basically have no
> emotional support at home and have all responsibilities for
> taking care of the household (whine whine, poor me)
> All healthcare and other benefits come from spouse's employer.


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