I don't think it's coming across correctly in writing :(
Husband went to seminary, with my support & encouragement, about 6 years ago. We knew the ministry wouldn't pay well, but made a joint decision for him to do it because my vet income could support us. He literally can't get a second job - his job requires 24/7 on-call availability. His current job will look very good on his resume and likely help his career over the long term, so staying is best for now.
There is another nearby vet clinic hiring, but the truth is that I've been unhappy in every vet job I've had. It's not the job, it's the career. Yes, my current job has below-average clients... but I actually have above-average co-workers and bosses. Husband says I should apply, but I don't think it's worth having another job change on my resume.
He supports the idea of me leaving my job, as long as it's for another FT job with benefits. (This is a blue-collar community and he grew up in a blue-collar family. A stable job with benefits is the holy grail. Given the uncertainty surrounding the ACA, I find it hard to argue against that with much enthusiasm.) There just aren't any in this area that appeal to me right now, because we live in a rural area with few opportunities. I'm tempted to quit and try to rely just on my freelance, but the insurance thing is the issue.
The plan is to move to a better area in a few years. At that point, I really would like to change to a career in teaching. (The schools in our area, both public and private, are not very good.) I think I want to try to hang in there with the vet thing until then. If I can. I haven't had any panic attacks since the one I posted about upthread, so maybe I'll make it?
Anyway, just wanted to try to paint a more accurate picture because, in my frustration, I don't think I really did that.