Betrayal! That's what my brain *screamed* to me on my drive into my first day into work. I've been a stay-home mom for just over seven years now. But now I'm going back to work, part time. Yet, I feel like I'm betraying my children. Never mind that I'm only working three hours a day or so - hours that the kids are in school. I get off of work a full three hours earlier than my first child arrives home from school.
I worked Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. (with a minimum 35 minute commute both ways) when Son #1 and Son #2 were very young. This is no where near as intensive as that. So why do I feel like pooh? And yet, I feel an odd sense of accomplishment (as in, I spent three hours in a law firm and didn't screw anything up).
6 comments:
it is such a conflicting cross of emotions!! but I agree, there is a sense of accomplishment that you just don't get at home! well not in the same way!!
You are so correct, Lala! At home, I feel like a master "logistics coordinator" yet at work, I feel like I'm using my brain (gasp!). I've been following your blog long enough to know that you can relate
Hey wow!! Congratulations to you on the job!!
thanks, ~d. Great to hear from you again!
Congratulations on the job. It's always hard to work out of the home, but it sounds like you did a great job.
Hey don't feel like this, good to maximize your time when the kids are at school.
You'll feel accomplished and fulfilled :)
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