After a lot of soul-searching and family discussion, I’ve decided to return to work part-time. Since my request to return to my position 80% time was not granted by my job, I chose to take the “step down” and work in the office 3 days per week. I will also teach a few classes per week as supplement.
I look forward to seeing how my new role might actually allow me to spend more time doing the things I love about my job. And of course, I am thrilled to be able to be present for Jack more often than returning to work 5 days would have offered.
I am also happy that the extra personal days per week may actually allow me the space and time to pursue some things that I’ve had on the back burner for too long.
Hey, when life gives you lemons, make some lemonade, right?
I hope that this schedule will allow me to experience the best of both worlds: Mommyhood and Working Woman.
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So wonderful…I’m glad you will be able to spend more time with Jack and still be with S Factor. Can you give us a hint on the backburner projects…would love to know! 🙂
I am so excitedforyou. Know this likely took a lot of time to think through! Good job mama!
I’m so happy for you. I know this was weighing heavily on you and I’m so glad you are going to do what makes you happy. Plus now we can get the jacks together. Xo
I’m so behind on catching up on blogs! Very happy to see this post. I think you will love the “both worlds” and it will make you an even better mama… What a relief. Congrats. You won’t regret it.
xxoo E
So very glad this could be worked out. You will be so glad you decided to go this way. You and baby deserve this.