Recently fired...should I start looking for another job or follow a dream opportunity?

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I had been sick from some sort of unknown illness (not contagious) for several weeks...fever anywhere from 100.1 - 103.9 but I went to work anyway for fear of being fired for calling out. Anyway, my boss knew I was ill b/c I had explained it to her b/c she kept harping on me for being too slow. ...so last week she fired me b/c she decided I was sleeping when in fact I was trying to determine which settings to use on the scanner for the odd colored paper. I explained this to the boss but she didn't believe me. She shoved a box at me and said "Pack your stuff and leave". Three days after getting fired the mysterious illness was gone. 

The entire time I was working for this company I was also doing part-time CAD design work from home for a very small architectural stone company. The owner of this stone company is wanting to start doing land development..neighborhoods, etc and has some property lined up as well as an investor who is willing to back him all the way financially. ...and he has invited me to follow him along for the ride handling all the CAD drawings and possibly graphic design in the future. I've also been told by the owner that there are millions of dollars at stake on this new venture. To me this is an opportunity of a lifetime and a dream b/c I love to draw.

The problem: My finances...the only income I have now is the CAD projects I complete for the stone company. Unfortunately this income isn't consistent. I live with my 76yr old dad and younger sister. Dad is all in favor of me following this opportunity rather than looking for another job. He tells me I will never be happy if I get another job instead of doing what I love. ...and I know he's right. Because of his age dad did put me in charge of the family finances (bills). I already know the family can make it without my regular paycheck but it will be extremely tight. Problem is since I'm now jobless and have no consistent income I feel like I'm nothing but a moocher. 

Should I go get another job so I'm not mooching off the family or should I follow the dream opportunity?

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

If you pass this opportunity up, you may regret it in the future.

Consider all options available:

Can you keep working on the CAD projects if you found a new job?
Can you get another part-time job while continuing the projects?

If not:

Cut back as many expenses as you can. Eat noodles everyday if you have too. They're cheap and the saved money can add up.
Sell things you don't need anymore. The extra money can help you keep going longer.

These are just examples, but really think about every option before making a decision.

? · Answer

If the guy that owns the architectural stone company has a potential to make millions, then he should be able to pay you a small consistent salary of some kind so you can afford to go with him on this adventure.   If not, get another job.   Good Luck

Who Me? · Answer

I think you are being rather selfish in wanting to follow this "dream job" instead of taking care of your family. You only have ONE family and their well-being should come first not last. Think about it...what if your dad or sister get sick? Can you afford a doctor? Medicine? 
IMO, if you still opt to follow this "dream job" you are leading your family down the path of financial ruin. What if your "dream job" falls thru....like the investor backing out or the stone company owner changing his/her mind about the whole thing?
Do yourself and your family a favor.....go get another job.

Anonymous · Answer

Hi!  What a gift that your family is supportive of you.  You sound like a responsible young man, not a "moocher". Perhaps you can find a part-time job to help your family budget not be so tight while pursuing your "dream job".  Just my $0.02. God Bless you!

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