@divine1966, No way am I taking on 2 jobs, unless it's to build a business on the side. I am exhausted after 8 hours of work. I cannot even imagine working 2 jobs. I would get a roommate before I did that. I think I can get the salary I want - I've achieved it twice now, so why not a third time? Right?

@willowtigger, thanks for the offer, very sweet of you, but I know what business I would build - it would be in my field of expertise, digital marketing. And, I know he would only just hurt me again.... which is why I cannot go back to him - ever. Your'e right.