I have not worked outside the home since before Jake was born. I have a vague memory of working while I was pregnant with him, so that puts my last job about 7 years ago.
It’s always been in the game plan that I would return back to work once both kids were in school full time. While we are fortunate enough that I don’t need to work, I think boredom would set in very quickly.
Plus, my Bucket List ain’t paying for itself.
My criteria is high. I won’t work in any kind of retail or grocery setting again. I want to be there to walk the kids to school and pick them up after. I only want part time hours. I’ve always enjoyed data entry/secretary type work so I thought some sort of job in the school system would be my ideal position.
Last Thursday, my Weight Watchers leader approached me about applying for a job to be a meeting leader.
I’ve considered working for Weight Watchers before, but always as a receptionist; never as a leader. The idea of being an actual leader scares the crap out of me. I’m not sure why. I’ve always kind of considered myself more of a “support personnel” type of person as opposed to a leader of men.
The seed has been planted, though. I don’t think I’m quite ready yet to jump back into the workforce. I mean, I just got rid of Emma I just gained some free time Emma just started back to preschool a few weeks ago, and she’s not quite full time yet.
I think I’d like to savor a little downtime before I start punching a time clock again.
All you SAHMs out there…is it in your plan to eventually go back to work??
OMG! Seriously? I think you would be fucking fabulous. Wait. I did not say fucking. Sorry. I have been drinking vodka as we have a 3-day weekend. No matter what you decide, I know you are an awesome support system.
I personally? Would love to get back into the workforce. The twins are in 1st grade. But, I honestly believe I am meant to do bigger and better things. I am just waiting until I know what they are. I want to change the world. ;p
I thought about it pretty seriously but have enough going on at home right now it’s not the right time for me. I’ve also considered finishing my masters.
yes thea, i always planned to return to work and I did BUT – i thought i would return to full time and to something completely different then Preschool teacher. Stick to your criteria – you won’t regret it any more than staying home with your kids til now….I think thats just the kind of mom you are. Miss you
I always figured I would return to the work force in the volunteering kind of way, but since I’m homeschooling my just now kindergartener I guess I’ll be an old lady before that happens!! (all of these thoughts were made before he was born!)
My baby just started Kindergarden and I think my plan is to avoid work for as long as possible. Of course I would like a bigger house and maybe a new car, but for now I’m still keeping pretty busy just catching up with the last 8 years of getting behind!
I would have loved to be a SAHM but it was never in the cards for me. Working for yourself is good though, money for the fam, money for yourself, adult interaction, but its definitely a love/hate thing for me! Good luck in whatever you decide.
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I think you would make a great leader! Do it!
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