Today..........

[AbbynChloe]

............... After yet another thrilling conversation with FOB I have had just about enough.

I am a 27 year old overweight single mother with a chronic muscular condition (which is flaring up pretty bad right now) of a 2 year old. I work part time and literally struggle to hold it together most of the time.

Today I give up because I can't do it. I'm working to pay child care, because i spent the best part of last year housebound.

My family don't care, my friends are all too busy. and I am desperate for some peace.

I have to quit my job

 

[emalou90]

Quitting my job was the best thing i ever did honey xxxx

 

[TiredNurse27]

I feel your pain hun. I work a 40hr week at the moment but when baby number 2 comes I wanted to go part time. But it looks like nearly half my wages will go on childcare.

I'm beginning to wonder if it's worth the stress and financial confusion, I only want to keep my job so I can have a foot in the door still.

You're not alone struggling to hold it together it's not like working parents have an easy life, your FOB can't even begin to understand what it's like.

 

[AbbynChloe]

I am seriously considering it - but I don't want to stay home and .............. i don't know I have always worked - I only stopped when I had Chloe and when I got really sick (I mean i literally couldn't lift my head up on my own strength)

But, staying indoors with chloe whilst sick and depressed - it got very dark in my head, and I am terrified that if i quit work and become isolated due to my illness that it will happen all over again

I don't know????!!!!???

 

[expecting09]

Do whats best for you and Chloe!

It sounds like a hard decision for you, but you know you have always got us girlies here if you need a chat xx

 

[MummyJade]

Only you know whats best for you and your little lady,
if you quit your job, make sure you find things to do. like play groups, days out to park, walks etc... so your not stuck in...

x

 

[laurajo24]

I could have written your post:

I am an a 26 year old, overweight, single mother of an 18 month old. I work full time and I have a problem with my immune system which causes me great pain and extreme fatigue. i'm struggling to keep it together and so I am finishing work in August.

There is no shame in not working if you have a valid reason and you obviously do. You need to take time out to recover and concentrate on you and your LO. If you feel quitting work would be in your best interests then go ahead and do it. Benefits are there for people who really need them like you. Your post sounds so sad, my heart goes out to you.

I really sympathise hun and if you want to PM me then feel free.



ETA: i have already planned which groups we are going to attend and which parks are closest, free parking etc so we're not stuck in the house. Maybe with not having the stress of work, your condition may allow you to get out and about a bit more.

 

[Rhio92]

Could you have a look in the forum meets/local buddies section? There might be some local bnbers who you could become friends with

 

[AbbynChloe]

Thank you ladies - you guys offer such amazing support.

i just need to put some real thought into this. I really dont want to give up my job xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx