Don't we all get to a point where we wonder if we're in the right place or not? For me, being a stay-at-home mother is not always the most satisfying life. Sometimes, I miss having an identity of my own. I fantasize about having a responsibility elsewhere, big people conversations that don't revolve around poo, and then coming in the door and having a hot, delicious meal waiting for me!
Anyway, I digress early today,
there's a job...
The hours are long. I'd have to clock in by 7 am every morning and sometimes will be required to work earlier.
There will be day shifts and night shifts and massive amounts of overtime.
The type of work depends on the day-- I could be doing everything from company paperwork to cleaning the employee toilets. Some jobs I will like more than others, but don't have a choice, I will have to do them all.
I know the people I'd be working with too. There's a couple of characters who make me laugh and some that can really do a number on a person's self-esteem. One particular female has made it quite clear that she thinks I'm fat. Can you imagine being around that everyday?
In addition to the regular work, I'd also be required to "be available" for last minute errands like bank runs, postal drops, etc...
The downside is what I know:
I know of one person who works hard but will never be available for those extra things-- which would leave me to do them. While he goes to the gym or to get a haircut, I can expect those last-minute "emergencies" will be left to me, so any plans I have will go out the window. That same guy is also going to school, so he gets first choice of the schedule for hours he'll be working. He's supposedly a really nice guy, but I think I could resent someone if their responsibilities always take priority over mine.
Another person is a crier. She gets what she wants a lot because she turns on the waterworks. That really bugs me, don't know if I could keep quiet watching her in action. I'd probably tell her off and end up looking like the bad guy.
There's a third person who has something of a lazy streak and will come up with all sorts of excuses to get out of actually doing the work. I don't waste the effort trying to motivate other people when I can just do it myself-- so I see my duties stacking from this joker. He's young too-- so his world revolves around him. Do I need to say more?
Most of the people I would be working with are known for their lack of organization. I'm great at that, I could really shine!
Unfortunately, that would mean some frenzied scrambling on my part to save us from their memory lapses.
I'm sure there's a crazy-huge list of positives for this job, but for some reason nothing's coming to me at the moment...
Where do I turn in my 2 weeks notice for stay-at-home-mom?
"Do you know what you call those who use towels and never wash them, eat meals and never do the dishes, sit in rooms they never clean, and are entertained till they drop? If you have just answered, 'A house guest,' you're wrong because I have just described my kids. "
Erma Bombeck
"Do you know what you call those who use towels and never wash them, eat meals and never do the dishes, sit in rooms they never clean, and are entertained till they drop? If you have just answered, 'A house guest,' you're wrong because I have just described my kids. "
Erma Bombeck
There are positives, I promise. Although they may not be plentiful, and they're not always easy to see, they really do tilt the scales. There's truly nothing more important you can be doing with your life than raising your children and making a home for your family. Not always easy to see, sometimes extremely difficult to feel, but it's very true.
ReplyDeleteGood thing we can't quit lots of days though, huh?
That jobs sounds eerily familiar. Does it pay more than mine? Cuz the pay here sucks!
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Feeling ya on this one today.
Still, the benifits are pretty good. Most of the time.
Hang in there!
Stay at home mom is not a bad thing nor is it a bad word!! Hold your head high! It is the most important job there is! And I know the pay sucks...and no one to help you out!
ReplyDeleteBut the time does pass quickly and before you know it...they will all be gone!
Hugs
SueAnn
Is that the only job available? After reading your description, conversations about poo are sounding pretty good.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you'd be trading one group of spoiled, surly ingrates for another (and you'll still be cleaning the toilet).
Yikes! I'd be tempted to keep looking...and train the children to pitch in more until you find work.
It's the same job :-( Today was just one of those days where every kid needed something and they all needed me at the same time and Hubby came home from work in gym clothes with a new haircut, boasting about how many push ups he was able to do today. Kind of rubbed me the wrong way and thought I'd make fun of it. Guess it came off a little too cynical? I have a more grateful post for tomorrow, promise.
ReplyDeleteI've had days like this. Quite a few as a matter of fact.
ReplyDeleteI have gotten behind on your blog and I just went from reading your more recent post to this, sounds like you decided to keep your job :)
ReplyDeleteBut this post is seriously awesome. Yes I think most children would not make good coworkers :)
You know, every job has a little bs to go along with it, but come on!!! LOL
ReplyDeleteHope things are looking better this week Jeri. I know there are days when I just want to throw in the towel, well that or just burn the house down. Of course, I'd make sure all those other employees made it out first. They can be annoying, but I guess I kind of like them.
Sometimes you need to make the list of positive and negatives and just decide from there. Also, what do you WANT to do?
ReplyDeleteI stumbled here via Cheeseboy...