Go for it! You will never regret it! sm
Posted By: Love staying home. on 2005-08-26
In Reply to: What to do. - Megan Nicole
I decided to work from home after my daughter was born. The first three months were tough, because I was adjusting to a new baby, recovering and trying to work part-time, but after those initial three months, it started to fall into place. I should have taken the three months off, but I was afraid that if I let the opportunity go by, it might not be available after my maternity leave. Fortunately, there are alot of companies out there with alot of good opportunities, so just enjoy your maternity leave and focus on yourself and your baby. That has been the only downside of working from home - figuring out the balance. My first priority is my kids, obviously, but I also want to turn in good work.
I now have four kids, 8, 6, 4 and 2. I work early mornings before they wake up and then at nap time. My older kids go to school in the day and my 2-year-old takes a two hour nap. Sometimes, if I don't work in the afternoon (like most of this summer since my older kids were off), I will finish up after they go to bed at night. I am very lucky in that I don't have set hours, just a line commitment per day.
This schedule totally works for us. I go to my kids' schools, see their sports, schedule their doctor's appointments, run errands or whatever, but the greatest advantage (other than being home in general with them) is the flexibility that if they ever need anything at a moment's notice, I am always around. Even when they are sick and just want me to sit with them all day, I can finish up when my husband comes home.
Sorry to ramble on, but I just wanted to say that it is totally doable and I have never once regretted it. I also average about $100 a day and like the poster below, could do more at night, but would rather spend the time with my children. I will put in more daytime hours when my youngest goes to school, but even then, I plan to never return to the office. I will never have the flexibility I have now and will have to deal with the office politics as well.
I say go for it. I hope you will be as happy as I am.
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I'm probably going to regret this but...
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go for it....you won't regret making that call
theres no blessing in just thinking about doing good, ya gotta actually DO good...its like a calling, ya know.......
Take breaks, though! You'll regret it if you don't!
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I realize I may regret extending the olive branch but
to tell you the truth, I have always rooted for the underdogs.
My very best friend in the world once tied my hair in knots (before we were friends,) added some gum and dirt to the mix too. This was back when I was in the 3rd grade. Her parents made her come and apologize and we have been very thick ever since.
She didn't have many friends either. She was kind of a bully and the kids were all basically scared of her. I am proud to say that I could rely on her in a pinch going on 25 years now.
On the advice of one of the posters, I will make sure that the pup is in the clear with animal control and the local police just to be safe. I have a friend who volunteers at the local animal shelter where we adopted our puppy. He teaches obedience classes for the dogs and caregiving for the owners. All of this he does for free.
Perhaps if all goes well with the neighbors, I will suggest to the dad that he and his daughter accompany us to some of these classes when we go. Maybe she can learn to love the animals and they can help heal her a little too.
There I go again, rootin for the underdog.
Patience is part of being a good MT. Do your own footwork. You won't regret it. nm
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I turned down a hospital job to stay at home and regret it. sm
The hospital jobs are much more stable, and you have the same docs over and over. Even if they are ESL, at least you can get good at them. Take the hospital job - the PTO and benefits are worth it.
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