First Outside Job Since 2004!
By Raven7317
@Raven7317 (691)
United States
November 10, 2011 3:46pm CST
For the first time, since Feb 2004, I have a JOB!!! LOL
Well, I've always had a 'job', just not one outside the house... and not one for someone OTHER than DH!
I was laid off from corp job after 10 years in 2004... took a year off... when ready to go back and started interviewing, I found out I was pregnant... Blessed to be able to stay home to be SAHM, but also began working from home for DH...
Now, son is now in full day kindergarten, and I wanted to do something... that made me feel like a productive member of society, so I got a part time job!
It's 2 1/2 hours, every morning, driving/delivering for Meals on Wheels.
The funny thing is, I can't believe how hard it is to FIND those 2 1/2 hours every day! I've had to rearrange EVERY part of my day to fit this in to avoid a 'disruption' to our days! I still volunteer at the school, I still do PTA, I still work for DH, I still am responsible for the house, the shopping, the errands, I'm still a 'runner' for our business... All in a 7 hour period, and I can't believe how valuable those 2 1/2 hours are! LOL
The other day, I found myself washing my kitchen floor... AT 8:30 IN THE MORNING! Because I knew I wouldn't be able to do it any other time that day!
I'm glad I have this job, I like it, I feel I'm providing a great service, and I'm bringing in some money... but I really miss that hour in the morning when I can have a slow and relaxing cup of coffee before my MOMMY day began!
Anyone?
1 response
@lafavorito (2959)
• Philippines
14 Nov 11
Congratulations on your job!
Our son will be turning 7 this month and his school only lasts for 4 hours. Between the awful traffic here in our city and the little amount of DS in school, I can't get a part-time job yet. I wish I can get a part time job too, so that I can bring home money to help DH, maybe when DS gets a full day of school then.
=)