Hmmm opinions on working

[msmissa]

I have recently started working again, and I feel like I'm doing nothing more than watching the clock til I can pick up my son from the sitter's. My husband makes enough so we don't struggle, and most of what I earn goes to gas and childcare anyways. Aiden cries 80% of the time that I'm gone and he's with the sitter (so it's not like he's fine with someone else)

I was thinking of just not working and, well for the first year (at least til his dad comes home), finishing my degree. I would be able to be at home with Aiden more often than not, and get a better job when I'm finished.

Idk, I'm just struggling with the decision because I do like having a job, but I miss my son so much when I'm gone

 

[kmac625]

It sucks so much that mat leave is so shitty in the US! If it's really that hard on him (and you as a result) and you can afford it, I'd probably stay home. Maybe you could work part-time so that you get the best of both worlds?

 

[mrsthomas623]

I love staying home, wouldn't trade it for anything. If it is something you can afford I would definitely do it!

 

[msmissa]

kmac625: I'm already a part-time employee, but the problem is I haven't worked less than 37 hours a week since I was hired. I talked to them about it, and I was told there was no chance my hours were gonna lower any more than to 35

 

[kmac625]

I would probably leave then and find another job that really was only part-time.

 

[aliss]

If you can afford to (even if skimping), I'd say stay home and finish your degree

 

[eclipse]

If I were you I would stay home and finish that degree. I WISH I could do the same As it is, I return on April 10 and am dreading it. If you guys can make it, have the talk and see what you can do. on your decision

 

[EverythingXd]

I'd stay home with LO and finish your degree

 

[msmissa]

Thank you so much, ladies. It's a tough decision for me, but I think I'll go have a talk with my manager about letting me go at the end of the month. You guys have helped bunches

 

[kmac625]

Glad you were able to come to a decision you're happy with.