oh S*** I have quit work and it is really sinking in that

[CrushWithEyeliner]

I only left because DD was such a handful at the mo (bless her) and couldn't really go on taking time off. Initially I felt so positive about it but I just got an email from my old boss and I feel like I am going to cry. I feel a wave of depression and panic.
Is anyone around to offer any wise words and comfort?

x

[CrushWithEyeliner]

thanks so much for that emma - i am still in the midst of nostalgia and panic at the mo x

[EmmaJW1976]

CWE - I have recently left work too.

I was needing time off cos of hosp appointment with DS1, DS2 starting pre-school, assemblies and ill health myself and I spent every day either feeling guilty to work for not being there or guilty to my kids for not being there for them - It was making me so ill.

So, I went to my GP who advised I went off sick for to sort myself out and I decided to hand in my notice.

I was so scared at first that I couldn't stop thinking about it. Almost 3 months later I realise it is the best thing I have ever done. My whole family are happier, I now devote all my time to my children and know I can be there for them 24/7 at the moment. It is a wonderful feeling.

You have done the right thing, you know you have

[CrushWithEyeliner]

agbu she wants me to come in for a leaving do and to give me a pressie - i left v suddenly due to DD being ill

thanks so much baffy -tears-

[Baffy]

Just think of it this way - you will never regret putting dd and your responsibilities as a mum ahead of a job.

Like you say, you can always go back in the future, to that job, or even another (better) job.

You should be proud that you are such an amazing mum. And this is precious time with dd that you will never get back.

You have the rest of your life to work

xx

[allgonebellyup]

what did your boss's email say?

[CrushWithEyeliner]

i know - I will certainly try to pick up at some point in the future - but I can't seem to think that far ahead. I feel so guilty but I miss my little job, sitting there, having a lunch break to myself. I feel a bit robbed of it having to leave with no choice as it were...hopefully this will pass

[pooka]

If by quitting you will have the chance for more time with your dd, then I think that is a positive step. But at the same time can empathise with the finality of doing it.
Is there any chance that you could pick up where you left at some point in the future?
Maybe think about the positive implications of what you're doing, make plans for what you could do in addition to being at home to make your life fuller.
It is a wrench leaving the comfort of the working environment, with the adult contact on tap and so on. But you may find that not working suits you just as well, and if it doesn't, at least you've tried and can put it down to experience.