Saturday, May 8, 2010

To work or not to work, that is the question

I am at that point, you know where most moms have to make a decision, to work or not to work. Some women have no choice, they have to work and I feel totally blessed that I haven't had to work and don't really have to now. I have been at SAHM (stay at home mom) since Liam was first born and my heart has always told me that is where I belong. Nothing has really changed in my heart, I love being at home and being a mama to my awesome kiddos! But, somehow God has planted a seed in me to want to do more than just stay home. It is bittersweet to me.
There has been an opportunity put before me to teach in a really great environment, awesome people, and a fun atmostphere. I would be teaching full time 8-3:15 5 days a week, have benefits, and pretty good pay. Liam would go to school there 3 days a week and Makenna would go 2 days a week. We have got it worked out so that we wouldn't have to have someone else watching our children all the time. Everything sounds really great but, I just don't know if I want to be away from my kids that much! It makes me nervous to think about it. I know every mom goes through this when they start a new job and I realize it will be a really hard first month. Lots of tears will be shed. Not because I don't like the job, but because of the time I am missing with Liam and Makenna.
This position would be a really thing for me. Added income, benefits, a little more self identity, and being a part of a school that other schools with compare themselves to. With all this, I still can't help but think to myself.....am I making the right decision?

2 comments:

  1. Hey! This is your little sis from DS! Hope you don't mind me looking in. It's fun to get to know who you are.

    As for your decision. Pray about it. You'll get your answer. I had this same situation last summer. I prayed and clear as a bell I knew the answer was not to go back to work. I also knew that it wouldn't be easy and that I'd probably receive a very tempting offer, (which I did) but that I shouldn't do it. I stuck to my original answer and even though it was hard, I KNOW I made the right decision, because God told me so. Whatever is right for you and your family, He will tell you as well. :) Best wishes! (And I hope you don't mind me putting in my two cents.)

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  2. Oh, girl you can read anytime!! become a follower if you like! Thanks for the comment too:)

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