SO NERVOUS!!! Think Of Me Today, Please...

[AKL_Megs]

I've been depressed and "not myself" for a long time, missing my home and my family. I was at a crossroads, loving my career (I am a flight attendant), but hating how much it takes me away from those I TRULY love.


After months of vacillating and weighing the pros and cons, and with the full support of my wonderful husband, I have decided that I will be giving up my career to be home with my loved ones.

It is VERY bittersweet. I DO, however, have something to look forward to, as we are trying to start a family. That will now become MY full-time job! (Lucky DH! )

I've put in some applications for some seasonal positions, and a few clerical jobs in different cities in my area, but in the meantime, I will enjoy the holiday season with my family.

I give my two-week notice today. VERY nervous. My whole life is changing!


Everyone, keep me in your thoughts today as I take this leap, and send pixie dust wishes that I hear back... eventually... from the places I sent in applications.

Oh yes, one more thing... send PINK pixie dust thoughts, too...

 

[PAcpl]

Good luck with whatever cards you are dealt. Just keep in mind everything happens for a reason and if it were meant to be it will happen no matter what you chose.

I made a pretty big career change about 10 years ago. Now I look back and don't know why it took so long to make the change!

Good luck

 

[threecrazykids]

YEAH YOU!!! I so wish I could afford to be home! Prayers and thoughts to you and your loved ones!

 

[Planogirl]

Good luck! Can I also mention that I'm just a wee bit jealous too? I dislike my job intensely but I can't quit without another job until March. I'm impatient!

I stayed home with DS for a while and it was nice to not have to deal with daily job hassles. You will probably miss some people for a while but it'll be nice to move on to new adventures too.

 

[Rora]

I wish you the BEST of luck!! I can only hope that one day, this will be my job too.

Sending and lots and lots and lots of pink wishes!

 

[AKL_Megs]

Good luck! Can I also mention that I'm just a wee bit jealous too? I dislike my job intensely but I can't quit without another job until March. I'm impatient!

I stayed home with DS for a while and it was nice to not have to deal with daily job hassles. You will probably miss some people for a while but it'll be nice to move on to new adventures too.

I'll pray March gets here FAST!!! Hurry up, MARCH!!!

And you are right, it IS my co-workers I will miss the most. But it will be nice to start fresh and meet new people, too!

 

[AKL_Megs]

I wish you the BEST of luck!! I can only hope that one day, this will be my job too.

Sending and lots and lots and lots of pink wishes!

Thanks you!

 

[Planogirl]

Oh yes, silly me.

PINK WISHES galore!

 

[klacey1]

Good luck with your decision!! I hope you can start your family as soon as you'd like! Lots of wishes!! (But or not-- wishes for a healthy baby and easy pregnancy!)

 

[TheBigBadWolf]

I quit my demanding, high stress (high paying, too) job when I was 23 to be a stay at home mom. It was the best decision I ever made! There were a few lean years while we learned to curb our spending and learned to live on one pay check, but within a few years we were wealthier than we'd ever been when both of us worked. Those years staying home with my DD were priceless. You're going to love it. Good luck.

 

[4forMe]

OP, I just want to share I was in a similar situation 13 years ago.

I had been at my job for 10 years and was going on three years of infertility. I was away on vacation with my girlfriend and after a lot of soul searching decided to quit my job in order to start a family. Although I loved my job and the people I worked with, it was incredibly stressful (very similar to working for an understaffed Child and Family Services type agency). I figured coming home crying almost daily wasn't helping the fertility issues.

I gave my one month notice after the first of the year, quit my job and became pregnant immediately.

Thinking of you and sending pixie dust your way!

 

[AKL_Megs]

Good luck with your decision!! I hope you can start your family as soon as you'd like! Lots of wishes!! (But or not-- wishes for a healthy baby and easy pregnancy!)

Of course! And thank you!

I quit my demanding, high stress (high paying, too) job when I was 23 to be a stay at home mom. It was the best decision I ever made! There were a few lean years while we learned to curb our spending and learned to live on one pay check, but within a few years we were wealthier than we'd ever been when both of us worked. Those years staying home with my DD were priceless. You're going to love it. Good luck.

Thank you for this!

 

[DWGal210]

I'll be thinking of you today!

 

[Mrs. Charming]

Good luck! I like staying at home. It's trying at times with a kiddo or two, but so worth it.

Oh, I want to add that *blue* isn't too bad either... Little boys loooove their mommies! Have fun TTC!

 

[dislaney]

Good luck with your decision and lots of pink pixie dust being sent your way!

 

[Jennasis]

Are you going to jump out the emergency slide???

 

[AKL_Megs]

Are you going to jump out the emergency slide???

Now THAT I am still debating... I'm going to try and one up good ol' Mr. Slater!

 

[Mrs. Darcy]

Sending you pink pixie dust!

 

[Mrs. Charming]

I hope either sex will be a blessing to you

I'm sure it will be as soon as she has the little one in her arms!

 

[AKL_Megs]

I hope either sex will be a blessing to you

Well, obviously! BUT still, I really want a GIRL!!!