Hard to believe... Monday I start a new job! While I am excited, my feelings are mixed, as I am sure any working moms are....
The way my new job as an elementary school social worker has fallen into place, I am certain I am making the right choice. After all, it's the ideal job- working 9-3, two weeks off at Christmas and Easter, all the school holidays off, no on call, no after hours, and the big deal- SUMMER OFF! Add all the fringe benefits on to this package, along with the fact it's 5 minutes from home, and it's an amazing opportunity that could not be passed up.
On the other hand, I have never been away from my kids 5 days per week. This is weighing on me, especially because since March I have pretty much been home with them everyday. While some days I have wanted to go to work (I am not gonna lie to ya....), most days have been a lot of fun and a time that I feel is coming to an end all too fast. It's true that I have fantastic child care, shorter hours, and evenings and weekends, the bottom line is that I am going to MISS THEM!
So, this is just an opportunity I am taking to make myself vulnerable and put my mixed feelings out there for all to see...
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