About 2 months ago due to the ever increasing interest rates and other expenses my husband thought it best that, after almost a year off, it was time I returned to the workforce. This was not something that I really wanted to do, and actually looking for a job was even less inviting.
I prepared my resume and short of actually writing in big red letters that my kids come first I sent it off to a part-time Accounts/Reception job that was about half an hour from my sons school. The interview went well, they understood the importance of family. They wanted 3 to 4 days a week. With two days sitting on reception. The days were longer than school hours.
I thought it would be so much better to find a job closer to home (a suburb or two away) working 2-3 days a week during school hours, with more flexibility, in particular not being tied to having to be there set days and times to cover reception. Yes, a bit of a dream job.
I was offered the job but after further discussions it was mutually agreed that it wasn't the best fit.
The second job I applied for was for a part-time Bookkeeper with some general office duties. Again I got an interview and it seemed ideal, flexible with what days and hours I worked as long as I made a commitment to those days. They too understood the importance of family. The office was 5 minutes from my sons school. Yes, it was the job I had hoped for.... and yes, I did get it!
What is even better is that I am working in a small Architects office - not many places where coloured pencils are found in the stationary cupboard. I am at home with these creative people.
I have been working there for the past 5 weeks and couldn't have asked for a better job.
I no longer have any days, or time in fact, where I am at home without the kids....which hasn't happened for about six years. Next year will be different when my daughter will start school but in the meantime I am trying to get myself organised/settled into a new way. In the meantime I have decided to make no commitments to creating, emailing, blogging etc..... and to just do what I can.
How can I be any other way when the power of my positive thoughts has landed me more than what I was hoping for.