Yesterday, I was called for an interview in the company where Kai works. I had applied for a job there about two weeks ago and was anticipating the interview schedule. So, it finally happened yesterday morning. However, the whole process lasted 8 long hours because they wanted to do all the interviews and skills assessments in one day. I didn’t mind except for the fact that Kai and baby Ziggy were waiting for me outside. They ended up spending the entire day walking around the vicinity of the office. It was really a tiring day for both of them.
As for me, I wasn’t sure what the outcome of my application will be because I don’t have any experience at all in their line of business. This means of course that I was only able to apply for an entry level position. It’s somewhat depressing because I had already come from several managerial positions before. However, in their industry, that doesn’t really count. So, I was prepared that I will need to start from scratch and that I can only expect a compensation package that is commensurate to my relevant work experience, which for them was non-existent. By the end of the day, I was given a job offer and it was exactly what I expected it to be. I am extremely grateful for the offer but I can’t help but feel a little bad because it’s not even half of what my previous salary was. However, I need this job and so I need to focus on the positives and think of the big picture.
The advantages of this job are as follows:
- The compensation package includes allowances.
- I also get night differential benefits if I am assigned to a graveyard shift.
- I will be given a health card, which will be active starting the first day of employment.
- By the time I become a regular employee, I can add two dependents on my health card, which is great because my kids can take advantage of this.
- Kai and I will be in the same company and in the same building. Although he will be in a different department, it doesn’t really matter.
- We will most likely be both on graveyard shift so we can go to the office together and go home together.
- The company offers a lot of room for growth and development for its employees, which is a great plus for me.
I start working by December and so I just have about a month to prepare my kids and myself for the transition. Zoe’s okay with me working but Ziya, who I was homeschooling for the past several months is unhappy. She doesn’t really want to go back to school but at this point, there really isn’t any choice. I will blog more about this later. I think though, that baby Ziggy will be the most affected by this since he has never had a nanny since he was born. It was only just me and his dad. So, that means I have to find a full-time nanny as soon as possible so that I can train her and at the same time try to let Ziggy get used to her already before I start working. It’s not going to be easy. That boy is super attached to me and there are times when no one can calm him down but me.
I am torn. I was truly hoping that I can continue working from home so that I can be with my kids at the same time. I am grateful for the opportunity given to me but the thought of leaving my baby is breaking my heart. It’s more than just the typical mommy guilt. The thing is, I am happy just staying home. If only my earnings from blogging is enough. However, it’s not. At this time in our lives it’s just not practical to have a one-income family and being the parent, I have to be responsible for my kids and their future. So, with a heavy heart, I am accepting this new journey I am about to take and just trust that God knows what is best for me and my family. Good luck to me!
Thanks for your words of encouragement. 😀 I really appreciate it!
Congratulations, and may God bless your new journey! I know your kids will adjust fine. When my kids were younger, I went back to work. My daughter had a hard time for a little bit, but she adjusted when she saw Mommy could still be there for her.
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Good luck with your endeavors dear! At least you have one more month to look for a trustworthy nanny. I’m sure you can find one, and I’m also pretty much sure that you can get pass all through this. 🙂
I’ve been thinking about going back to work too. Been almost 10 years but now that my little one is in kindergarten, I may look for something part time.
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that was very nice! good luck on the new job..
Congrats on the new job…it will be a hard adjustment but within a few weeks everyone should be in a routine!
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Congrats…best of luck to you on this exciting journey. It may take a second for the kids to get used to the idea, but they will be fine 🙂
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