Thank you The Skeezyks for commiserating on how things change over time.

I feel like I could probably do another job if I didn't have all these extra responsibilities weighing on me like driving the kids around to their activities, being a mom 24/7, etc. I am not that old, I am only 39.

I was looking online for part time jobs and there is something that is one weekend a month both Sat and Sun. It's a possibility for a tiny bit of extra income. I was kind of thinking of something anyway for a bit of extra cash flow as we are always pinched tight, being a family of 5.

Dh also is supposed to be getting a raise, this process of reclassifying his job has taken 3 years and is finally supposed to be coming to fruition. He is owed some back pay which he says he hasn't applied for yet. He says he will do so and the funds will come in handy for the strike. Phew.