Invested in My Own Career
Invested in My Own Career
I have always had a love for houses and moving to Colorado we didn’t have the best real estate agent to help us find a home! I really wanted to help other families like my own find the perfect home in Colorado, which motivated me to become a real estate agent to help other families like mine!
My job gives me flexibility in my schedule and allows me to work primarily from the comfort of my home so I can be with my kids.
We totally took advantage of receiving the stimulus money this year and decided to invest the money into me starting this new career. We put this money towards classes required to be licensed, my license, and all the fees. Even though there were some upfront costs, it’s worth it in the long run because it gives us another source of income coming in.
With this additional income we can start saving more and are able to think about saving for our kids’ future. For example, we can leave our kids an inheritance – either a college or business fund for them to pursue their dreams.
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Mission Response:
Congratulations on your new job, Sonia! Great pic for your new business card! It is great that you found a position that combines the flexibility you need to care for your family and your passion to help others find their perfect home.
Employment can be challenging for military spouses, but there are many resources out there to help. The Spouse Employment and Career Opportunities (mySECO) program through Military OneSource can help provide individual counseling and help cover the cost of licensure, certification, or associate’s degrees for in-demand and portable careers. Check out their website for more information!
Many Americans benefited from stimulus payments in 2020 due to the economic downturn from the Covid-19 pandemic. While a benefit like this is not common, you may find that there are times when you have extra money from a gift, inheritance, tax return, or other special situation. Ask yourself how the extra resources can benefit your family long term. In Sonia’s case, they used the money for education and licensure as a professional investment. Maybe your emergency fund is not fully funded, or you are carrying debt. Consider using extra funds in a way that will pay off long term.
