How will I ever go back to work?
Recently I have been on what our family terms a “holiday” – i.e. I have been having time off from work. As so many moms out there know, it is such a difficult balance to achieve being a professional and being a mom. I, as many, have made what I believe are the necessary sacrifices to ensure that our bills get paid, I make use of my talents, and that I continue to love, cherish, and take care of my family. But here is the glitch, this time off confirms everything I feel deep down – I really don’t want to be at work. On my long walks outside, trips to the park, and just catching up on bills and the laundry, I can’t help thinking I am a better person when I am not working. Often, the stress of full-time work and full-time mom makes me feel in need of a “personality transplant.” While on holiday, I find I am a different person – I haven’t snapped at anyone, I talk to “strangers,” I take time to cook, and I catch up with friends and family. Even though work will inevitably call again, this time I will try my hardest to keep that “summer spirit” going.
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Honey, you’re so not alone in this very wonderful thought! And I can tell you…if you can stay at home, do it. Find a way. Your family will be blessed by your decision entirely. I know its not always possible…so if you can’t, I just wanted to say, I totally am with you on the above and I can understand why you love this feeling. Good post here. Really good thoughts. I loved it.
Juicy Jenn
thank you for this post. my last day at work is june 27 and i’ve been alternating between fear and joy but reading this made me feel hopeful that it will all turn out for the best.