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Wow..can't believe this day has come!

Posted 7th January 2009 by Soggygranolamomma, tagged returning to work

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Today, I was formally offered and formally accepted a full-time job.

I am alternately thrilled and panic stricken.

I am excited to be starting the next phase of my life, developing professionally and personally but at the same time, I get a lump in my chest and burst into tears at the thought of being away from my youngest all day. At least with the others, it was a gradual separation. First part-time preschool, then half day kindergarten. This cold turkey stuff scares me.

In addition to coping with the emotional turmoil of family separation, I'm starting a high-stress job that I've not done before. That said, it's my dream job. Undeniably, it will be challenging to start and get my bearings.

I worry most about the dynamic changes in the household and it's effects on the kids. I don't want to get so caught up in how hectic our life is that I forget to slow down and enjoy them all. Of course, with everything we will have to achieve in a day, I don't see how I can work at a pace that is anything less than frantic.

My job is in CT, my territory the entire state. On any given day I can be as much as 2 hours away from home. My husband works in MA, his territory essentially from Boston south to the CT border. He can also be as much as 2 hours from home. It just seems like we will be so far away from each other during the day. Having been home for the last 5 years full time, I have always been "home base". Holding the fort down and welcoming everyone home from their various daily travels.

Frankly, I'm petrified.





5 comments so far...

  • Thank you all for your kind words. For the next couple weeks, DH will be home. That will make the transition that much easier I think.

    Flag as inappropriate Posted by Soggygranolamomma on 10th January 2009

  • That's why you have us...we'll help you not be so petrified.

    Flag as inappropriate Posted by Karla E on 8th January 2009

  • Wow, congratulations! It sounds like a big jump but certainly an exciting one.

    Flag as inappropriate Posted by piepie on 8th January 2009

  • It will take time to get used to it, so allow yourself time to adjust to the transition. Having 2 working parents in a family is not simple, but everyone who does it finds a way to make it work. What's truly wonderful is that the job you are taking is something that you are excited about and as you said your "dream job". Just remember to enjoy the time you are home with the kids after work. That's what will make it easier to deal with in the long run.

    Flag as inappropriate Posted by patsyk on 8th January 2009

  • In the beginning, try to make sure that you and hubby aren't far away on the same days. It's painful to try to coordinate it, but it makes me so much more comfortable when I'm far away to know that my hubby is right there and that he can take care of anything that arises.

    Just remind yourself that tha majority of families have 2 working parents and that the people who you are working with are probably dealing with the same issues that you are so they will be very understanding if something comes up.

    Flag as inappropriate Posted by PZ on 8th January 2009

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