I just started a new job as a barmaid so my hours are all over the place. I have 2 kids a boy 1 and a girl 3 they miss me terribly when i am working because my partner comes home from work and shortly after i will leave for work! We really need the extra income do you think my kids will get used to me working??? I feel really terrible when i leave them!
2007-03-24 16:02:31 · 8 answers · asked by sweet redhead! 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Yes they will just make sure you hug them and kiss them every time you come and leave.If it's late at night and there sleeping, you do it anyway just to give yourself a piece of mind.
2007-03-24 16:10:19 · answer #1 · answered by cattivo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm kind of in a similar situation. Actually, my mom said to me earlier today "I haven't seen you for almost a week." And, thinking back it had been about four days since I saw her last. In times like these, it's best to hold onto to every spare moment you have with them. You may be exhausted and not want to deal with them after working or something like that, it's really quite understandable, but even twenty minutes or so can make a big impact. Maybe if they're sleeping or something you could wake them up and just read them a quick story or give them hugs and kisses. My mom does that with my younger sisters sometimes and they love it. Just remember, someday you will be old and thinking back to where the time has gone. You'll realize how precious moments like that are.
2007-03-24 16:10:21 · answer #2 · answered by Dan-Bi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am on the same boat here. I have a 3 year old boy and I will start on a new job next week and It has been bothering me too about going to work and separating myself from my bundle of joy but I know we both will be happier once I find extra time to spend toghether and also some extra cash to spend on this quality time.
2007-03-24 16:56:07 · answer #3 · answered by maritzared 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just find a new job because you are suppose to provide for your family and see them at the same time if you were livng in chicago there are a lot of jobs hiring for example COMEd is hiring 28.95/hour plus you only have to work 4 days a week and 6 hours per day
2007-03-24 16:07:44 · answer #4 · answered by Jirmiah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the difficult dilemna of working moms everywhere. They will get used to it, and you will be providing a better life for them. When they go to preschool or kindergarten you'll see this again - they'll cry their eyes out for the first week when you leave them, and by the second week they won't even look back as they go running off with their friends.
It is tough, I know, but your children are loved and cared for and provided for. Please don't make yourself feel guilty for doing what you have to do to take care of them. Kids are remarkably resilient, and they will adapt to this (probably faster than you will.)
Take care, and give them an extra hug and kiss when you leave for work. :)
2007-03-24 17:11:08 · answer #5 · answered by Mel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're doing the right thing. You're with them the rest of the time, just explain to them that you need to go to work just like your partner does, and they'll make that association and understand it. It'll give your partner a chance to bond with them better, spending time alone with them.
2007-03-24 16:09:16 · answer #6 · answered by calliope320 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They'll get used to it. You're not abandoning them, but from their point of view they don't know what is happening. It will get better over a few months, just give it time. You are doing what is best for your family right now.
2007-03-24 16:07:41 · answer #7 · answered by zeebarista 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes!!!! in fact when they get a little older..... they will eventually love the fact that both my parents are hard at work!!! while I'm having fun getting into plenty mischief!!!? seriouslly take in strides....
2007-03-24 16:15:58 · answer #8 · answered by kitchen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋