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Going back to work after being a SAHM for 7 years!

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JKCR2017 · 04/04/2018 08:01

I have 2 DC, my DS is nearly 7 and DD is 2.5. I have been a SAHM since having my eldest while my OH went out to work. Due to partners shift patterns, living in the middle of nowhere, ridiculous childcare costs and my eldest having additional needs going back to work never happened. I haven’t had a job at all in 7 years. My partner earned enough for us to live fairly comfortable.

Due to a change in circumstances. Myself and my OH are considering both working part time to juggle work and the children between us.

I was far from work shy prior to having DS but the very thought of going back to work is making me feel a bit nervous? Is this normal? I feel like I have lost all my confidence.

It’s not that I don’t want to work but I feel like it’s been so long, I’m a little nervous!

It will be a fab opportunity for me to work and meet new people as well. I don’t really have many friends locally but I am worried people won’t like me 😪

Tips?

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Rach000 · 04/04/2018 18:31

Think it is normal to be a bit nervous about going back after so long. I think you do loose a lot of confidence doing a lot of things after having children even if you don't have ages off work. But once you find a job and get into it you will probably love it. You will get to meet new people and have a bit of freedom.

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