My sister’s choices have taken an interesting — and rather unexpected — turn lately.  After years of an ambitious career at one of our nation’s top banks, in which she earned serious promotions before ever getting her bachelor’s and then received financial help getting her MBA, this summer my sister got married, quit her job, and is now looking for a house to buy (still unemployed) with her new husband.

She says she is looking for a new career, and has pursued ideas such as pursuing a mortgage education or being a wine consultant for a local vineyard, but so far has put much more effort into finding a house than finding a job.  Her bridal party was betting after the wedding how long it would be before she and her new hubby got pregnant, and now it seems that those who said sooner rather than later may have been right.

Personally, I’m appalled at how much this relationship has apparently changed her.  For, oh, something like six years she’s been in that job, and was quite ambitious about moving up in the company.  Suddenly she’s in a relationship with a fairly traditional guy, and now she quits?

In any case, I’m glad she did finish her degrees.  No matter what career decisions you make, always be sure you leave the option open to go a different route if you change your mind later on.

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