I know I’ve been quiet. Very very quiet.
Why?
I’ve been thinking. Debating. Arguing. Arguing with God. More debating. More thinking.
It’s no secret that I want to come home, that I think my calling is in the home, and that I’ve really had a hard time not being able to fulfill what I think I should be doing.
Today? I quit my job. Actually, I put in notice – my last day will be late November. My hopes are that we’ll be able to train someone to replace me in that time (the wheels of HR move very slowly.)
I’m exhilarated and terrified and my head is pounding and I’m nervous, scared, anxious, what if… what if… what if… but know… The deep down know… that I’m doing what’s right for me and my family. I’ve told my boss. HR has been contacted.
I will be doing freelance projects and stuff. From home (HA!), which will hopefully gear up in earnest in January.
Wow.
But the reason for the quiet was the internal debate and questioning. I had to go inward for a bit to determine what I needed to do, what God wanted me to do, and what my family needed for me to do, and how to then make that all work together both mentally and financially.
The most immediate benefit though? Spending more than an hour a day with my children.
Good for you! Enjoy the expanded time you’ll have with your children – heaven!
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I think women need to do what’s right for them and their family and there is no right or wrong choice between working or staying at home as parents… both are hard jobs. I am at home, and I am incredibly grateful that I have this time to be with my children, though it is very tight financially. At the same time I very much crave a sense of purpose outside of the home. I think if you can find a way to balance both worlds, and by balance I don’t mean to perfect, then you will most likely be very relieved by the decision you have made.
By truly listening to your heart and your instinct, you can never go wrong!
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That’s great, Michele! You’ve been wanting to do this for so long now.. I’m glad the time was finally right to just go for it! 🙂