I returned to work three days per week in February, having had 12 months off for DS' arrival. I have been at the organisation five years now and was already feeling fed up with it before I went on mat leave. After 6 months of being back I am really not enjoying it very much. I figure if I am going to spend 3 days away from DS (which I want to do for my sanity and he loves nursery so no problem about leaving him) it needs to be something I enjoy or else what is the point? My pro rata salary covers childcare and not a lot else.
DH is supportive and says he is happy for me to hand in my notice but is sensibly suggesting I have some kind of idea of what to do instead. He earns enough for me not to have to work but I want to earn a living somehow. I am not ambitious in a career ladder type way, so a career break for the next few years while we think about having a second DC and before DS starts school doesn't bother me. I want to enjoy what I do, be challenged by it and earn a fair salary for it.
The way I see it, to start a business you have to be really good at something, be it making cakes, fixing computers or creative writing. I am good at lots of things but not sure I excel at anything to make a living from it. I enjoy project management and I like the idea of being in charge or in partnership. One idea might even be to buy and renovate a house to let - so not a job as such but would hopefully earn a profit eventually. Or even re-train.
Sorry, a bit vague, but wondered if you could inspire me with your own stories to give me hope!