Clur Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I've had a stressy week as I've been offered a new job and then my current employers have offered me some things as a sweetener to stay (I know, I know, a nice problem to have). Well, I made a decision today to go with my heart not my head and feel like a huge weight is off my shoulders. Feeling good, I decided to go out and jet wash the patio and sort out the garden. The eglu and run is now at the side of the house to give the grass a chance to recover, my raised beds have been dug over and I've put netting up to stop the girls chucking the dirt everywhere, and I've put down decking panels by the beds to lesson the swamp effect I get each year. I also had a cuddle with the three chooks before they went to bed and my 6 year old son has just come up to me and given me a kiss and told me how much he likes me being around. That's just confirmed I've made the right choice job wise - no more 2 hour commute, no overseas travel and working 30 mins from home. Life is good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 That will free up more time to spend with the chooks.....and your son of course. Congratulations on the new job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basset Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Congratulations on your new job! It sounds like you've made the right choice. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Good for you! Congrats on the new job, you know its right when it "feels" right. Good luck and keep smiling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 It's lovely that you son has confirmed your stressful decision, & that now you know it is the right one. He'll never be 6 again, you know. Please let us know how you get on with your new employer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 You sound so relieved to have made the right choice Enjoy your new job, and extra time at home Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Congratulations . Definitely sounds like the right choice - work/life balance 'n all that . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clur Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 Thanks. It was a bit of a stressy decision as it means a bit of a pay cut, but the fact I'll be home to put my children (6 and 3) to bed each evening is pretty invaluable. Before, I was lucky to be home before 9pm each night. Of course, extra time with the chooks too can't be bad (oh, and my husband....!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Good choice - you only get that time with your children once so enjoy what you can. Hope you enjoy the new job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Good luck with the new job. I agree with everyone else.............time with children when they're young is so precious, they grow so fast and time missed can't be recaptured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
