The latter part is still mostly true, but I am officially un-escaping office life! I just accepted an offer for a full-time, Monday-through-Friday, during waking hours, honest-to-goodness-put-your-big-girl-pants-back-on JAY OH BEE. Nay, a career. My official title (for the curious): Brokerage Assistant.
After B left his job back in May with sights set on grad school, we mutually decided I should start looking for work. I was hoping to get a few temp gigs here and there, maybe some part-time work, who really knew. Well, nothing of that sort was panning out. Don't get me wrong, I still love the idea of part-time work, but it was all selling myself short, and I knew it. This one position kicked up on monster.com, and it almost seemed tailor-made for my experience and education. Luckily, the company saw that as well. After 2 rounds of interviews (I somehow dazzled them with my winning personality in that 2nd one!), I got an offer the next day.
And I'm excited! I'm energized by the company, and I know it will be tough. But being a SAHM is tough, and I'm not sure if I really ever quite got the hang of it. The truth is, I never fully desired to be a SAHM, but instead fell into it after we moved here to Fort Wayne. So here I am, just shy of 2 years later, joining the ranks of the WOTHMs (work-outside-the-home-moms). Sure, I was raised by one, but that doesn't mean I'm not scared to death of it. It's all about finding balance, and I'm not sure I ever even achieved that when staying home.
For those of you who worrying about the 'gap' from staying at home, fear not. At least in this town, it was never frowned upon. I usually didn't bring up the fact I have a child in interviews (they can't discriminate based on it, so they usually don't ask), but I think it was often inferred. My previous experience, even from 5 years ago, did most of the talking for me, and I just led them back to that.
I have no idea where this path is going to take me, but I'm fired up and ready to start the journey. Here's to new beginnings!
Congratulations, Cat! I'm happy for you. I hope the transition goes smoothly for you, Cora, and B!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the new job!!! I cannot wait to get back into the workforce, but with this current move and my year long practicum/internship coming up we decided it would be best if I put employment on hold for awhile. That is unless I somehow miraculously get a paid practicum! ;) Best of luck!
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ReplyDeleteWow! Congratulations on the new job! It sounds pretty awesome. :) I'll be praying that the transition for you guys goes smoothly. :)
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS!!! I know you will be able to find a balance- you seem so good at stuff like that :D I hope it is a smooth transition for you! How exciting!
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