Re: I'm at a real crossroads...this is long, I warn ya

You had me with the school bus!

Put that beautiful boy of yours on the bus and be there when he gets off of it.

That's my 2 cents. Like I said, you had me with the school bus. I read the rest but I didn't even have to.

You will never get that time back. NEVER!

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Re: I'm at a real crossroads...this is long, I warn ya

I was in a similar situation this past October.

I worked from home 4 days a week for 3 years. My company was laying people off. My boss called me and told me that they had a job for me, but I would have to go into the city (2 1/2 hr commute one way) every day. I was basically going to keep my responsibilities but also take on the responsibilities of my co worker.
I had to give him an answer right away.
So I called my husband who told me to tell them forget. I can't tell you how hard that was for me. I worked my azz off and made a decent paycheck. I'm independent and always had my 'own' money.

Fast forward to today. I'm SO glad that I walked away. All of the things that you worry about have a way of working out.

's - Good luck!

Re: I'm at a real crossroads...this is long, I warn ya

I'm kind of at the same crossroads and I'm choosing to SAH. I'm just gathering up the courage to make that leap. Your DC is only young once. I want to be that mom waiting for the bus too and that mom that helps out at school. You never get that back.

Re: I'm at a real crossroads...this is long, I warn ya

Tough call.....

What are the chances that your company will need to do more layoffs say in the next 6mths or so? If the chances are high and you would be first out the door with your nice fat pay off then I would say stay. If you cannot tell at this stage then this option is no good for you.

Have you looked around for any part time work opportunities that would fit in with your sons school schedule in the fall? that way you will only be working p/t and it will be more of a comfort blanket for you to leave the job you are in.

Good luck with your decision - its not an easy one.

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Re: I'm at a real crossroads...this is long, I warn ya

i think this is a personal decision, one that only you can your husband can make for your family.

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So I am going to go against the tide and say that while I understand you wanting to be able to take your child to school and back, I also know that the economy is not in a great place all around the globe and if you are offered to stay at your job, you might want to consider it for a little while longer. If you want a part time job, it will be easier to get a job if you are still employed. Ride out the next month or so and see how you feel. And start looking for something part time while you are still employed. Then you can give you notice knowing you have somewhere to go next.

I think once you say good bye, you might be kicking yourself later. I am really a bird in the hand type of person.

Re: I'm at a real crossroads...this is long, I warn ya

Rach, somehow I must have missed this whole post.
I think you should just resign if you are so unhappy. Even though most of your "British" family is in the office and you are attached to them, Noah comes 1st and the idea of NOT collecting a paycheck is scary, the two of you will be happier in the long run and you can find something part time anyway, which is what you were planning on.

This is coming from your REAL family - your sister!!!!

Message edited 6/10/2009 11:08:09 PM.

Re: I'm at a real crossroads...this is long, I warn ya

Is it possible now to see if they will work with you and be more flexible with your days and time off. Maybe you can use this to your advantage so you can keep your foot in the door and also stay at home. If you are going to resign does it hurt to ask to see if you can go part time...I find that sometime if you ask they will compromise with you. If not then I would say if you finacially can do it then stay home. I would do anything at this point to be home with my kids instead of watching them cry as I leave to come and sit at my desk.

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I think a lot of what's holding you back are things that are not as important as your ultimate happiness and the chance to be with your son at home for a while. The situation is temporary!!!! You and your husband are together in this, a team, meant to be able to lean on each other. It's not a bad thing. You guys will be fine. Change is scary no matter what but you sound like you know in your heart what you want to do. Even you said said "I did soul searching". I think your answer is right in front of you in your post. Good luck

Re: I'm at a real crossroads...this is long, I warn ya

I say bank everything from now through July, and hand in your resignation.

Message edited 6/11/2009 9:48:57 AM.

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