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robynfs
12/6/10!!
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Maternity leave ended and...
I was laid off upon return. Not a shock since there was a merger when I left and my side of the company has about 20% of the staff left. I worked there for 11.5 years and the last 5 remotely. I have never not worked. I have a 21 month old and 3 month old and feel so lost. Today is my first day with no work. DD started pre school today, younger DD is with the nanny and I have a million things to do but am just sitting here staring into space.
I was given a very generous severance and do have the option not to work out of the home if I please, however I just have no clue what I want and what I am doing. DH just wants me to be happy, I have no clue what that means for me.
Thanks for listening. I am totally fine just feeling a little lost this morning.
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Posted 8/22/12 10:28 AM  |
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allIwant
Love my crazy life!
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Re: Maternity leave ended and...
I am so sorry 
I am sure you are confused right now because of the shock of it all. Once it sinks in I am sure what you want to do will come to you!
Hang in there
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| Posted 8/22/12 10:34 AM |
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rkl1130
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Rose Ann
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Re: Maternity leave ended and...
Oh no! I'm so sorry you got laid-off.
It can both a blessing and a curse. I can sympathize with feeling lost. I have never NOT worked either and it's really a big part of you and how you define youself. Maybe take some time to just let it all settle in and then really figure out what you want to do - whether it be go back out there and find something else in the same field or change directions or stay home. Because you didn't plan for it, you're a little bit taken aback and your feelings are understandable. Don't let it get you down though but see it as a chance for something new...a new chapter in your life.
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| Posted 8/22/12 10:40 AM |
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8ternity
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Re: Maternity leave ended and...
I agree, once it sinks in you will be able to make the right decision...maybe go for a walk or talk to a friend about it. Best of luck! 
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| Posted 8/22/12 10:41 AM |
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readyforbaby
LIF Toddler
Member since 5/11 395 total posts
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DW
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Re: Maternity leave ended and...
I'm so sorry you are going through this.. Take this time to really think about what you'd like to do next. I'm a firm believer in things happening for a reason, something bigger and better is around the corner..
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| Posted 8/22/12 10:42 AM |
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blustar214
So in love with my little girl
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Re: Maternity leave ended and...
I'm so sorry
Hopefully you will figure out what you want to do, and maybe get a little 'vacation' time too.
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| Posted 8/22/12 10:42 AM |
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kahlua716
3 Girls for Me!
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Keri
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Re: Maternity leave ended and...
I am so sorry.
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| Posted 8/22/12 10:54 AM |
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MrsO
Big Brothers to Be
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Maureen
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Re: Maternity leave ended and...
That stinks - I was laid off in May after almost 15 years at the same company. it is a huge adjustment. Take some time to figure things out since you have your severance and don't forget to get your unemployment to.
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| Posted 8/22/12 10:56 AM |
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headoverheels
s'il vous plaît
Member since 6/07 42079 total posts
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LB
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Re: Maternity leave ended and...
It's really weird not working. I've worked part time since I was 16 and full time since I was 22, so having to decide for myself how to fill my days was weird!
I would not make any decisions right away, but I would suggest that if you are even considering staying home and not working to keep your youngest home with you for a day here and there so you can see if that's really what you want to do all the time. Good luck 
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| Posted 8/22/12 11:13 AM |
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