P.o.’d
So, this week kicked off the start of another recruiting season at work and brings along with it all the stress and traveling…….. I don’t know how I’m going to handle it this year. I’m down a staff member who used to help with the traveling and now it’s just me. I’ve been working random late nights and weekend days during the last few weeks and I had to work late last night and am traveling to Houston tonight. The guilt is reaching obscene levels. Luci looked at me this morning like she didn’t even know who I was! How do working parents manage? I am at a loss- sometimes it gets to be too much! Any advice will be appreciated. And, poor Craig, playing Mr Mom all the time and also dealing with crazy busy work. I just feel so guilty. I’m stressed and in a horrible mood. And, the darn dog took a shit on the rug.
Obviously, I realize it’s better than the alternative: unemployment. And, I do like my job. I just feel like I’m missing out on a lot with Luci. I have absolutely no idea how all my students do it all- superstars in their career, families, travel AND school? Blows my mind!
Then, to top it all off, I turn on the TV this morning to hear about that dip-shit from South Carolina’s outrageous, disgusting behavior. What the heck? How completely embarrassing for the south, once again. What are these morons thinking?
Grrrr……..
Amy
First off, you shouldn’t feel guilty for working. By being a strong and successful career woman, you’re setting a great example for Luci. That being said, I went through the same thing — I got so tired of traveling and being away from Izzy for days at a time. My solution, which may not work for everyone, was to “downsize.” I took a pay cut and took a job with decreased responsibilities (but one I still absolutely love) in exchange for regular work hours and no travel. For what it’s worth, I think it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I can relax at the end of the day and don’t need to spend all night working. I think there may be a recruiter job coming open here within the next few months. It’s a pretty hectic job, but there is virtually no travel and you’d get to keep semi-regular hours. I’ll be sure to keep you updated!
Sep 11, 2009 @ 6:54 AM