Beauty-Box Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 I've finally got a job now the kids are older (11 and 13). Apart from a very small cleaning job, it's the first job since having the kids and I'm terrified!! It's 30 hours a week at my local Morrisons. Please tell me I'm doinig the right thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Good Luck Rebecca....................you'll be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Oooooh which Morrisons? Bredbury or Cheadle Heath? We'll all come in and stare. Is it a very responsible job like shouting "Mrs Gupta, Red Cabbage, how much?" (Courtesy of Victoria Wood) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Rebecca, congratulations! You'll love it; adult conversation and a chance to be Rebecca again instead of Mum, and just think of the extra pennies at the end of the month. Will be a real treat and you'll enjoy spending it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauty-Box Posted June 12, 2007 Author Share Posted June 12, 2007 Thanks everyone! and Jaime it's the Morrisons at Bredbury on the Kiosk and Customer Services. X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 You are doing the right thing! You need to start doing something for yourself now. They will always need you but I am sure you will all enjoy your new independence. And the extra cash will be appreciated by all too - make sure you spend as much as you can from your first wage packet on yourself however tempting it is to treat your young ones as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Hi Rebecca... That's just up the road from me. Good Luck... we'll only stare if your very nervous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Rebecca - you will recognise Jaime - he is the one muttering 'red cube, red is best' (as well as staring). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 I agree with Gina - I worked for a a good few years at my local Tesco - absolutely terrible employers, but there's nothing better than a cup of coffee and a good gossip with your co-workers during your tea break! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 ....And I'm only allowed out at weekend with my carer cos I'm special Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Congratulations Rebecca You will love it I have to say I was going to give up work at some point this year and become a stay at home mum, but I really don't want to. I like going to work, having a routine and being with other people and the money's nice as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 I work from home at any time that suits me and the family. With 4 children I can't see how I'd cope with a 'proper' job - but I know others do. But, I have been at home now for 18 years and I think I am missing out on adult company. I am bored, I eat too much and my routine has completely disappeared. I just muddle through every day really! Going out to work would mean giving up the work I do though, which I love and I'm good at. So I'm not planning to change anything! Although our finances would benefit massively if I did. I hope you enjoy your job Rebecca - and if you don't, you can always leave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Congratulations Rebecca! I often pass through Stockport, so I will now make a special detour through Bredbury next time I'm over, which looks like being the 24th June! PS...you are doing the right thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Well done for getting a job Don't forget to check and see if you are entitled to tax credits here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy C Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Its the egg-sited egg dance with additional job congratulations movements! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Congratulations Rebecca -I remember being very unsure when I started work again after my two first went to school but it was absolutely the right thing to do - you get to be Rebecca again in your own right, not just as someones Mum and all that adult converation!! PLus the extra pennies are great too. So go for it girl!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Congratulations It's really nerve wracking isn't it? You will soon get used to it, and enjoy it, the money helps too karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Well done Rebecca - nothing like the confidence boost it gives you when you haven't been in the job market for a while! Just enjoy it and don't take it too seriously, as someone said you can always leave if it's not right, but go for it ! Have just read through all these and am worried now - I gave up full time work at 38 to have my last 2 children and after all those years of hard graft can't ever imagine going back Are you saying that one day I might actually want to?? Actually, yes I can imagine waking up one day and thinking, yes it's time to get a job - probably when I'm 65!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauty-Box Posted June 12, 2007 Author Share Posted June 12, 2007 Thanks for all your kind messages. I feel more positive now.X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...