I was certain that taking it on would be the right answer and then a voice of reason hit me the other day highlighting just what I was expected to accomplish this year. And well, it seemed like too much!
I thought that taking on school hours, extra study, a new job, children's activities and needs, 'mummying' and 'wifeing' would be fine. Until I actually added it all up!
I have not been in the work force for quite some time, so that alone is going to be a HUGE adjustment. I have the Division 2 Nursing qualification already under my belt so I can secure myself a good job and that's what I plan to do. I think, with everything we have been through and are still going through, the less stress we take on as a family this year, the better!
I do look forward to working. It will be amazingly good for me to step out and better my skills and spend time with adults doing 'adult' things. I have to settle my little man in care, something I have not done before with such a young child, but I know its all going to be ok. I know I will look back in a few months and smile... big!
So, I have deferred my course. Im lucky to have the option to do so. It means that I know that next year, I will go back into study mode and hopefully work as well.... I have made my choice and Im grateful to have that chance!
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Much love,
Thats a hard decision! but it will be so great to get out into the workforce! congrats on making a decision and I hope you find a job that you love xx
ReplyDeleteI think it's a great idea to ease into things. I'll bet it feels great to have made that decision. All the best for your big year :-)
ReplyDeleteBetter to have made that decision now than to have taken on more than you could handle - I hope the coming year is an awesome one for you!
ReplyDeleteI always take the path of least resistance if I have a choice Leigh! Here's to a smooth year for you and yours! xx
ReplyDeleteIt is so hard to get the balance right, but it sounds like you've given it lots of consideration and have the right plan in place for you and your family. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI have been in your shoes. I too am a Div 2, and attempted to do my conversion a few years ago via CDU whilst still working and trying to be a good mum and wife. Not an easy job! Needless to say, i only completed a few subjects, before i put it back on the backburner. Way to stressful for us. Not sure if i'll go back. I love my job and working in the field on Mental Health, there is not a great difference between a 1 + 2, apart from a small amount of extra responsibility and a huge HELP debt i can do without!
ReplyDeleteA really tough decision for you. Study and work is hard. I am also a nurse but because I haven't worked as a nurse for 7 years I am starting a 12 week refresher course in early March. It has been a huge decision to do the course and I have dithered about it for the last few years.
ReplyDeleteWell done on being decisive and realistic - two things I can find quite tricky :)
What a tough decision! I too am thinking of returning to study....the decision is far from made! Thank you for thankful Thursday!
ReplyDeletePS: I realised that I posted completely the wrong link AGAIN! I re-posted it next to the wrong one. Can you delete it? Soory! I will get it right one Thursday!! xx
Tough decision Leigh but I think you made the right one! Returning to work is a big enough transition. Best to adapt to that one first ;-) All the very best of luck to you! xo
ReplyDeleteGood on you Leigh for making the decision, and heading back into the workforce will be a big change but fun. I work from home and often wish I could escape my home, but with 3 young kids it just can't happen for a long time, thanks for the Thankful Thursday linky! Emily
ReplyDeleteOh noes! I just realised I hadn't commented!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it amazing how many choices we have in life? Really... we can do anything. So great.
I love that you have decided to take a step back and do what you know your family can cope with. Love. THAT!