Most mothers who have also opted for a career path will tell you “the whisper” is always there. It is quieter at times but also deafening at others and in direct correlation to the amount of money you will spend on wine, American Girl dolls, and a new outfit at Neiman Marcus. Years from now, your daughter will one day tell you she learned to be a strong woman because of you and the role model you were/are. You might ask what she means or you might take it for a win and think back to “the whisper.”
Been there, done that. I stayed home with the kids for about 5 years, but kept my CPA license current. As a friend said “if you have to go back, you won’t want to do 120 hours of CPE to get your license back.” So, I kept my license current and, sure enough, after 9/11 I needed to go back since the airline industry was laying off impacting my husband’s job. Glad I listened to that wise advice. And, another thing I tell myself when I feel like I am slogging through a work situation is that “I am not an indentured servant.” I don’t have to stay by contract, etc. A EAP counselor once told me after a sought direction after suggestive comments were made to me by a supervisor “I’m not saying what he did was right, but you don’t have to stay. Always remember you can quit.” She wasn’t telling me to quit. She was letting me know I had a way out of an uncomfortable situation and I needed to remember I still had control. Prayers for you.
Most mothers who have also opted for a career path will tell you “the whisper” is always there. It is quieter at times but also deafening at others and in direct correlation to the amount of money you will spend on wine, American Girl dolls, and a new outfit at Neiman Marcus. Years from now, your daughter will one day tell you she learned to be a strong woman because of you and the role model you were/are. You might ask what she means or you might take it for a win and think back to “the whisper.”
Be a happy and fulfilled mother.
Been there, done that. I stayed home with the kids for about 5 years, but kept my CPA license current. As a friend said “if you have to go back, you won’t want to do 120 hours of CPE to get your license back.” So, I kept my license current and, sure enough, after 9/11 I needed to go back since the airline industry was laying off impacting my husband’s job. Glad I listened to that wise advice. And, another thing I tell myself when I feel like I am slogging through a work situation is that “I am not an indentured servant.” I don’t have to stay by contract, etc. A EAP counselor once told me after a sought direction after suggestive comments were made to me by a supervisor “I’m not saying what he did was right, but you don’t have to stay. Always remember you can quit.” She wasn’t telling me to quit. She was letting me know I had a way out of an uncomfortable situation and I needed to remember I still had control. Prayers for you.
crazy topic - love this perspective!