I linked up with Kelly's Korner SUYL today (http://www.kellyskornerblog.com/) for working moms.
I am a working mom of a cheerful toddler girl and I'm still trying to figure out the best work/life balance for myself and my family. I have always worked. I raised with the mentality "if you want something, you earn it." I started my first job at 15 (part time at good old McDonalds) and have never stopped working. I'm now a software engineer (think problem solver - more than tech geek) and I love my profession. I always knew I wanted to work, even while being a mom.
Then I had Teagan.
Being a mommy has changed my perspective on so many things. I never knew how much love I could have for someone. Working and being a mom has it set of challenges. I worked fulltime after Teagan was born and I found myself struggling to do it all. I started this blog to share stories of the life of a working mom. I recently (as in today) started to work part time. I'm now working 4 day weeks with Fridays off.
I hope you enjoy my journey.
Kim
:) Saying hi from the link up!
ReplyDeleteI think a four day work week is ideal. Two days really isn't enough to get the things done that we can't do because we are working. Hope all goes well for you!
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Exactly! We work fulltime and need to do all the housework and play with our children. Thanks!
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Delete"Your little girl is adorable! You will love working 4 days!"
This is the 2nd comment I removed while using blogger on my phone. Lesson learned. Thanks for the sweet comment :)
You sound just like me!! I thought I would have no problem working and then I had a baby. It's crazy how much you change, it's like you're still you, but you have this whole new dimension or something. I work four days a week but it still feels full time for some reason. I think 2 days would be perfect
ReplyDeleteTwo days sounds very nice :) So many people say "babies change everything." And I said "yah yah." They sure were right!
DeleteHey! I would have loved to reply to your comment, but I think I have something disabled??? Not sure, but anywho...great to find your blog from Kelly's Korner. I read some of your recent posts and it is like I hear myself talking....especially the one about sharing and needing breaks- you totally nailed it. You don't WANT that when you are at home after working all of the time. And trying to make EVERY free moment you have with your little one be SOOOO super special??? GUILTY. I Totally do that! Congrats on your new Free Fridays gig. Keep in touch:)
ReplyDeleteIts nice to know there are other women out there in the same boat :) I think our guilt from working drives us to be the best moms we can be.
DeleteI can completely relate to not wanting to share your child when you're with her. I have two boys and I really struggle with this. My parents and my husbands parents and others will want to love on the boys and I'm like, "Waiittt, I've been away from them all day, it's my time"... I know it is selfish, but I crave that time with them. I also end up feeling guilty when I say No way though!
ReplyDeleteI also work four days a week (off on wednesdays). It's so hard to be away from them!
Thanks for sharing Chelsa. Its good to hear I'm not alone. I'm sure your boys want to hang out with you too :)
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