Yesterday I had a glimpse of my former life.
The company I used to work for (and Bubs still does) started their annual meeting in our city. Its always a great time. They have a race and a garden party at the zoo on Sunday and then meeting stuff the rest of the week. This was my first time attending as a spouse not as an employee and I was excited to just have fun, not schmooze.
As we went to the party I was hoping I would run in to so and so. First because she has an adopted daughter from China so I wanted the girls to meet. And secondly because she worked in a department that if I ever went back to work, I'd want to work for. Well we didn't run into her. But we ran into lots of old friends and had a great time.
As I was talking to the husband of a friend, he was telling me about what he was doing. He said for the first time in his life he was going to have a career, not just a job. I could totally relate. Even though I had gone down a career path, I never really liked it. It was always just a job.
And then it hit me. For the first time in my life, I didn't hate getting up in the morning. Well I still don't like to wake up, but once I'm up I know I'm going to enjoy the rest of the day. Morning snuggle time, alphabet class, dino dancing, what's not to like. (Ok washing the floor and vacuuming before I had my coffee wasn't the greatest, but it had to be done.) Every day is fun because I get to play.
So I made a vow to myself. When or if I go back to work, its not going to be to a job just because I'm qualified for it. Its going to be to something I enjoy and am passionate about, if I can ever figure out what that is.
Monday, July 21, 2008
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This post brings up my own fears about returning to work. I used to teach, but I really wasn't happy with my job. But what would make me happy? Ugh.
It is so hard to know when you find the "right" job. And, unfortunately, it takes about 4-6 months of working somewhere to figure it out. I am looking to return to work now and I have been on 1 interview so far. I hope to get that position because the hours are perfect for me to still spend a lot of time with my kids.
I am in the process of finding my "next big thing" through work and I totally understand your thought process. My mother found her niche' completely by accident and I hope to do the same thing.
I chose my current job over a "dream" meeting planning job so that I'd have a better schedule with flexibility (basically - family friendly). But I don't love it. I don't hate getting up in the morning (maybe because I do enjoy me some kid-free time), but I'm not passionate about it and I don't feel like it really defines me. I will stay with this job as long as it suits my lifestyle - but I'm always on the lookout for something just as flexible that I can really love. My next job will have to be a career. Great post!
I recently decided to go back for my master's in literacy (this fall!!!). I thought I was done teaching, but I truly am passionate about it and the schedule will be perfect, someday.
Figuring it out is truly the hardest part. Best of luck!
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