I feel quite alone in my area in the fact that I feel like I am the only mum that has gone back to work full time. While on mat leave I met some amazing new friends and I loved seeing them all, but now I have returned to work no one invites me anywhere as I'm normally working and they see their families at weekends. I also worry that it will affect my 18 month old daughter. She goes to a childminder so does have interaction with other kids.
I really enjoy working and I can't see financially how we could live if we didn't work full time. I am also aware that I am very lucky to have a full time job and be able to afford childcare (I rely a lot on friends and family too).
Do other people feel the same way? How do others cope with the emotional side of it all? Should I feel guilty for enjoying my job?
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Jerseygirl2001 · 28/08/2015 21:55
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