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It seems likely I'm about to have 13 weeks off... confused

I work next weekend, but then WinterFest is over and I return to Texas. I got rehired at the waterpark, but they're requiring me to have 13 weeks off due to being classified as "seasonal." *headdesk*

It's not optimal. Though I could probably get hired somewhere else in the meantime to fill the employment gap. But I also don't really want to. SMH.

Taking the break would be bad for the pocketbook, but great for my mental health, because I'd love to have the time to pursue creative endeavors for awhile. Grow my Etsy shop, do some crafts, cook, that kind of thing. Everything always has a flip side.

So Why Notians, what do you think?

"Afford" is a difficult to evaluate condition...

Because yes, I can afford it. As in, I can probably break even between my Etsy shop and mega-part-time job (it's like ten hours a week, tops, usually more like five), because I don't spend much on food and the like, and Neil's job can easily take care of the rest of the bills. So most likely taking 13 weeks off wouldn't even require me to dip into currently accrued savings.

Buuut it comes at an "opportunity cost" that I am trying to save money for a home loan and surrogacy. If I work, then I'm closer to those goals. Can I "afford" to lose that progress?

Doing what you love vs making extra... Interesting conundrum. Breaks can be good for mental health, but so can finding fulfilling work. If you feel like getting a job while you wait could help, I'd say go for it, even if it's a part time job. If you want to just take it easy, do Etsy and RedBubble, do it, whatever makes you happiest.

It might be good to spend time with Neil too. surprised

Perhaps you could do all three somehow, strike some sort of balance... 3nodding