tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-390791704606834554.post4626518083871720142..comments2023-10-25T07:09:39.969-04:00Comments on Not In Front of the Children!: August Can't Come Soon EnoughUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-390791704606834554.post-74375368929265715452008-04-01T09:13:00.000-04:002008-04-01T09:13:00.000-04:00I stayed home for 509 days. And 465 of those days...I stayed home for 509 days. And 465 of those days my children went to a babysitter three days a week. I was only home with them for 44 days and I found a job. I found a job for two reasons, my mental health and our finances. My mental health is some days more fragile than others and staying home with the kids didn't help that at all! Being at work really does help my mental health and obviously helps our finances. My husband has always been supportive of me and encourages me to work because when I am working "there is a little less crazy" at home!<BR/><BR/>Good for you for going back to work.Betsy, short for Elizabeth, formally known as Estherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03689307061005439040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-390791704606834554.post-84696240814433722532008-03-26T21:03:00.000-04:002008-03-26T21:03:00.000-04:00You're obviously doing the right thing - you sound...You're obviously doing the right thing - you sound very comfortable with it...Don Mills Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03733674458423525738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-390791704606834554.post-15760126870380516672008-03-25T18:42:00.000-04:002008-03-25T18:42:00.000-04:00When I returned to work, I got my own checking acc...When I returned to work, I got my own checking account and credit card. I have my bills and my husband has his bills. We split other household bills between both of us. The car I drive is in my name. My husband felt as strongly as I do that I need credit in my own name in case anything happens to him. I need my own accounts for my own sanity.<BR/><BR/>I think once you go back to work, everyone will probably be much happier. I know that in my family my children got to see me more relaxed and confident in myself than I ever was when I was home full-time.ms-teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07800541997565774872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-390791704606834554.post-43572888248665448022008-03-25T17:45:00.000-04:002008-03-25T17:45:00.000-04:00Amen Sista! I'm past the 3d interview with thegoo...Amen Sista! I'm past the 3d interview with thegoodjoboutwest and I'm really hoping this is the charm. I am so tired of hearing little snarky comments like that too, even though they really don't intend them to be taken that way. It still hurts when you've always been proud of "earning your keep". I know that the money I've saved us in Petwalking, laundry, housekeeping, ...etc. have more than paid for my salary. But it certainly doesn't feel that way, not to me anyway. But I'm really happy for you on refinding your independence... it's important.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-390791704606834554.post-56875153069367295922008-03-24T21:03:00.000-04:002008-03-24T21:03:00.000-04:00I know what you mean about wanting to feel that y...I know what you mean about wanting to feel that you've earned your keep, even thought the work you've done while home with your children more than "pays" for the car you're driving. I started doing some freelance work from home about a year after I'd quit my job to stay home with the V-meister, and I was ecstatic over my first paycheck - much more so than I had been back when I was was working full time and taking the paychecks for granted. One of the things I most looked forward to? Not buying the P-Dawg's birthday gift with his own money.<BR/><BR/>It sound like you made the right decision, not only because it will be empowering for you, but also because, judging from your earier posts, you have a true calling for teaching. Good luck!Rimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15883046753707687727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-390791704606834554.post-60092622691970470442008-03-24T14:37:00.000-04:002008-03-24T14:37:00.000-04:00Yes, go, work. Yes to all of it. There are moments...Yes, go, work. Yes to all of it. There are moments like this with my husband, and it drives me mad. You'll feel better. Start preparing him now for the need for new work clothes.Jennifer Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16239563357592230711noreply@blogger.com