it's official. yesterday, i was told at work that my firm cannot afford to keep me. My last day will be next friday, june 18. I'm sad and happy at the same time. Sad b/c it's a loss of an income (though meager it was since I was only working part time), but happy because I knew this wasn't the firm for me. I needed to work with a firm with more resources. The partners weren't impressive and I want to work in an environment where I dont feel as if I may know more than the partners. I want to be challenged. So good news is, I am being pushed to find a firm that fits with me. Sad news, I'll probably have to work full time. It's hard to find a part time job in my profession...if you all haven't guessed what I do by now....other sad news...I just signed Kaua and I up to attend a traveling preschool, which will begin in August. We would be attending Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:30 to 10:30am. I was hoping to meet other mommies and connec there, because I haven't had very much luck making new friends here, especially friends who are new mommies like me. I so want to have play dates and was hoping the preschool would be the way to do it. I've tried signing up online to find other new mommies, but no such luck. This town is just too small, so there's not much websites or activity online for new mommies.
If I'm working full time, I may not have time for that...but heck who knows, maybe I can arrange my schedule around it. I guess first things first, I need to actually get hired somewhere. I've sent out three resumes to three of the biggest firms here. I'm planning to send out at least 1 more, hopefully more. The job market here is tight since we're in a smaller town...but I'm thinking positive and praying and speaking to "that mountain".
The good news is we live almost for free right now since we're living with my mom, so we can afford to go back on just one income for now. Obviously, our house hunting plans will have to be on hold, but if there's anytime to not have a job, it's now, while we live for free. And the best news of all...I'll be staying at home with kaua again. SAHM-ville, here I come!
Now...what in the heck should I get DH for his first father's day!??
B: I understand what you are going through. Especially the part about the move, and trying to meet new people who like you have a young one at home, and might have the same kinds of interests, etc. My suggestion to you would be have you thought about looking for a firm that is more flexible on their hours? A firm I worked for out in California b4 our move to the rock was very Mommy friendly. There were many of the associates who worked part time in the office, and also worked part time at home to meet their monthly hours. Their in office hours were flexible to accomedate their schedules and their family lives. I am not sure what kind of job market or how big the firms are there on your sunny rock, but I am wondering if there are any family friendly offices out there. In the meantime, the plus side is the time you are going to spend at home with that gorgeous little man of yours! Hugs to Kaua from me and the Monkey!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe all the changes you've endured over the time I've known you. Even with some of the tougher things you've experienced, I know that little baby is worth every single moment. I actually had a dream about you guys the other night, where I was in Hawaii, visiting, and got to see Kaua for myself and he was just adorable! I hope that things go well for you in the job market, and meeting new friends. It's said that it takes a full year to get settled into a community, so I hope you prove that right and feel more at home soon.
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