Eat Pray Love

Hi Scott,

I am 31 and my wife and I have a nine-month-old child. I am long overdue a career change -- my current job is driving me insane! I want to start a career in a different field, but to do that I feel like I have to start at the bottom and work my way up. I feel like I am trapped because we have worked out our budget and cannot go below my current wage. I can't find any entry job that pays the wage I am on now. I feel trapped. How do I get out? My wife works three days and can't do more due to our child. Help!

Craig

Hi Craig,

You know, there are times when you really just have to throw caution to the wind and back yourself.

Now is not one of those times, Craig. You’re a father, and it’s your responsibility to provide for your family. No Eat, Pray, Love for you, my friend.

Well, not in a traditional sense. You can eat leftovers as you hustle each night (after everyone else is in bed) to get both the skills and the contacts you need to land your dream job. You can then pray that if you work hard enough you’ll be presented with an opportunity to work in the field full time without taking a pay cut (though you’ll have to really hustle for this to happen). Only then will you be able to look after the people you love.

Scott