Guest Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Just feel like announcing to the world It has been really horrible at work the last 18months, we have been through pay modernisation and then a re-structure which meant we all had to apply for our own jobs or another if you wanted I was lucky to keep my job (others weren't) Yesterday I had another interview and got it It is a nice little promotion but the best part about it is it's part time Harry will be really pleased when I tell him, cos it means I will be at home when he gets in some nights from school and Jules will get a lie in some mornings too as I will be able to take her to school I am really pleased but panicking I won't have enough to do on my days off. I do like to keep busy, I am already planning to do our last bit of decorating and I won't have to take holiday to do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 There is always the forum and chicken watching Debs. Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Congratulations!!!! I'm sure you'll find plenty of ways to fill your time, I do find time is one of those things one can never get too much of.... I've been home for just over ten years, and still never had a bored day, though admittedly I have four kids and big house and a quantity of pets and a few 'hobbies' to keep me occupied, I would still like a few hours added to each day!!! It's great to hear good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Great news Debs - how super! Dont forget there's always the book group to join now too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucky1 Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I sometimes feel that I am busier now - Being at home with my menagerie - kids that when I was at work You will find allsorts of things to fill your time ! Great News ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Are you kidding? - you'll be on here all day like everyone else surely . Congrats on the job - I've only ever worked 3 days a week since I had Emma ( 17) and it's always been a nice balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Fantastic news Debs - sunny news on a sunny day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy&cake Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 great news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Thanks for the good wishes everyone and the time filling suggestions I don't think the forum will be an option though I was planning lots of useful things like cooking and cleaning and gardening............... Although many of you post useful household tips and recipes I will have to log on to read all the best suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Congratulations on your new job Debs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Congratulations Debs!!! You really deserve this Im really pleased for you and the family. Harry & Jules will be so chuffed and Dan too of course It has been really horrible at work the last 18 months, we have been through pay modernisation and then a re-structure which meant we all had to apply for our own jobs or another if you wanted The OH is going through this right now and its terribly stressful, i wouldnt wish it on anyone You must be so pleased to have come though the other side. Im sure you will find lots of things to do now you are going part time... * chook watching * hatch a plan to get more chooks * grow & tend the veg * paint your nails * lounge in the bath * read all the books from the book club before everyone else * search for a new house with a bit of land Hows that for starters?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Brilliant news Debs I'm sure you will find loads to do with your free time - you'll be surprised how you ever managed to work full time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Brilliant news Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Congratulations. The children will love having your around more and you will never run out of things to do - you will just have more time to enjoy the things you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 That's fantastic news Debs.. if you ever have some spare time... there's always a pile of ironing at my place Seriously, the best of luck - you deserve it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Congratulations, it's always good to hear someone's good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Congratulations, it's always good to hear someone's good news. quite agree!! Congratulations and well done just in time for the up coming summer as well - so you can spend some sunny afternoons in the garden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 That's brilliant news Debs, well done and congratulations Although I missed having a proper job since August, I never found there were enough hours in the day, and now I'm back to full time work I seem to be more organised as I have such a short window of time to so things Brilliant timing too, with a summer on the way! A xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Ooh congratulations Debs The best thing I ever did was drop a day at work, I only do 30 hours a week now which is more than plenty. You will soon wonder how you ever had time to go to work full time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Congratulations Debs. I am really pleased for you. I remember Dan saying that he wanted you to be able not to work at all this year - and also your whisper that you weren't sure you wanted NOT to work. This is an excellent compromise. BUT - how can you possibly be worried that you won't have enough to do??? I have been at home for 19 years now and my youngest is out for 6-7 hours at school. I do have a part-time job which I mostly do from home but which is as big as I make it and I have made it huge! but I don't have time to do washing, ironing, cooking, cleaning, gardening, being a mother and my job every week. I am definitely not superwoman, but some things have to give - like dusting! Don't waste your time worrying, you will be happier than ever and your children are still young enough to enjoy having you at home, being a mother. Thrilled for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clur Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Just wanted to add my congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Thanks again for all your good wishes I have to say the 'worried about not having enough to do is a little tongue in cheek' with 2 children and a Dan, there is always something I am extremely nervous at the thought of going part time, I really don't know why though, probably so used to routine of it all I suppose, life is very organised when you work full time as there is so much to fit in and I have done it for such a long time Part time is a very good compromise as I enjoy my job, the new promotion is still in the same department but with a lot more responsibility I have very good supportive colleagues and I will be job sharing with a good friend, can't wait to start Thanks everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...