Hi, I have 3 kids with baby who is 8 months old.
I recently began again doing the consulting work. My older kids are at school. My baby went to nursery for half days. With my first contract I got bombarded by my client but went over and beyond to impress. Staying late hours and prioritizing work on weekends. My first invoice of a very modest amount was challenged and I ended up trimming it meaning between time spent on childcare and all the running around I made no money at all. my client is well aware of number of hours I spent and sacrifices that I made. Not to say it will continue this way but I feel discouraged. It was my first experience after the baby and I just think I may need to accept the fact that I am a mother of 3 now and there is no space for me to move the mountains professionally. I contemplated on quitting my professional life entirely for some time. I know it will make me sad but may be not as sad as me handing the baby to a nursery and missing out on my kids during the evenings and weekends. I fear if I do this it will be the end to me as a professional person!
Anyone with similar experience or just with some advise? Anyone also quit and come back? My work requires qualifications that need to be up to date. If I leave I will need to retrain.
Or anyone with words of comfort please :(
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babynelly2010 · 08/11/2017 19:11
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