by Beks
I know it’s not necessarily debt related – other than it’s where I get money to pay down debt – but I thought I’d share how my first week back at work went.
The first day was easier than I thought. I was so focused on getting ready, getting him fed, and packing supplies, I didn’t really have the time to get depressed about leaving. At work, I was overwhelmed with meetings and projects, and didn’t even have time to eat lunch.
The second day was when everything hit. The nerves had settled and I couldn’t make it out the door without crying.
I’ve regretted the decisions I’ve made about money in the past, but nothing makes you more miserable than the realization that your money decisions are keeping you from the things you love most.
BUT, I am so grateful to my husband who works lots of overtime so I have a few months of working part-time. I’m not quite sure how I got so lucky to be married to him, but you can bet both he and baby get lots of hugs these days.
Beks is a full-time government employee who enjoys blogging late into the night after her four kids have gone to sleep. She’s been married to Chris, her college sweetheart, for 15 years. In 2017, after 3 long years working the Dave Ramsey Baby Steps, they paid off more than $70K and became debt free. When she’s not working or blogging, she’s exploring the great outdoors.
I’m so glad for you that you get to go part time. And who knows, maybe in a year or so, you can do what you want. 🙂
I think the hardest thing for a working mom to do is leave their little one, even if for a day or two. I promise it does get better. However as the bread winner and health insurance carrier of the family, I am doing all I can think of and try to do to get us to the point where I can stay with my little ones. Hang in there. In the end, it is the love and effort that makes the difference. And our little ones, they will know that.
I’m with Nichole@40daysof, you never know….. 🙂
I don’t know why I thought of this while reading this particular post, but how’s the old snake bit doggie doing?
Emmi – he’s doing great! He still has a scar but he’s a happy healthy pup.