Career of Most Importance

As we neared the end of our college years, my wife and I decided that whoever got the best job, no matter where it was, that was where we would move.  That is how we ended up in Wichita, as she got a job a few months out of college.  With nothing but hope and anxiety we moved.  It worked until she was laid off as a result of the economic down turn.  Even then, it was decided that if she found a job, no matter where, that was where we would move.  It will always be easier for me to find a job working in retail.  With her specific degree and training, it is a little more difficult.  We moved to Minnesota in the hopes that she would find a job in her field as we are in a much bigger metro area.  Well, she found a job, but not exactly in her field.  

Whose job is more important? 

The main impact for importance is normally money.  Who makes more bank?  As long as both parties are working, does it really matter who makes more?  I don't think so.  When we were down in Wichita, my co-workers jokingly referred to my wife as my sugar momma.  She made more than I did, but it was all in good fun.  I would always fire back with a 'don't be jealous that I know how to pick them' type remark.   Fun was had by all.  We have contributed equally to our relationship.  We have both had jobs since college, living what is considered the real world.  By the way, if we had known this is what the real world was like, would any of us have wanted to graduate college?  I think we are passed the age where the man is always going to be in charge of being the sole bread winner.  Husbands and wives are going out into the workforce and sometimes the wife makes more.  Yes, yes, I know all about the wage discrepancies between men and women, I am just stating that both genders are out in full force in the working world.   

You can look at the 'more important job' in a different light as well.  Which job has better health benefits?  Which job has a great retirement plan?  Which job provides benefits and discounts?  You know, the important things that exists outside of the work environment and the paycheck.  I would think that the higher paying job would correlate with better benefits, but there might be instances where it is not the case.  Money is always going to be made, it is the perks and benefits that can really distinguish which job is more important.  And that is because life outside of work is more important than work itself.

What it all boils down to is that as long as both jobs are enjoyable, that is what is important.  Lame, I know.  Like, greeting card lame.  But if you are not happy with your job, and you have an opportunity to be happy, is it not important to get to where you are happy?  That doesn't mean quit your job because it sucks right now or this week or this month, that means that maybe it is time to start looking.  Look for what you feel strongly about or what you are passionate about.  Those are the types of jobs that are important.  

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