 I quit my job after Little I was born. I had worked at my old company for 10yrs so it was a massive decision but the costs of childcare for 2 was just crazy. I simply could not see the point in working simply to pay someone else to look after my kids. Easy decision when I looked at it like that. Fast forward a couple of years and Little E is settled in school and Little I is at nursery a couple of mornings a week. We are in a routine and we are all on an even keel, financially broke but happy! So when I saw a job advert for a part time maternity position locally which would utilise my communications and PR skills I thought it wouldn't hurt to thrown my CV into the ring. I didn't think I'd actually get it so really there was nothing to worry about. Even when I went to the interview I wasn't nervous as I didn't expect to get it... So I was more than a little shocked when I did.
What does it mean realistically? Well initially the idea was fine. Literally one day a week worked in my own hours across the week, a few meetings to attend. Mainly emails and phone calls. If I hate it then it is only maternity cover so it'll only be for a year. Perfect. But then word got out that I was working again. I updated LinkedIn changing my job description to Freelance Communications Consultant and next thing I knew I had 3 other freelance job offers of varying degrees from people I know. Mind slightly blown. The reality is I have gone from being a Stay at Home Mum who blogs and makes the odd cake for people to a Freelancer with a decent client portfolio all within a few weeks. I'm a bit worried I may have taken on too much at once but I guess the deep end is often the best place to start if you want to get ahead quickly. It is also the easiest place to drown so I've got to make sure I keep paddling until I reach calmer waters... ... but actually it is all quite exciting! Linking up to #MagicMoments and #BloggerClubUK
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16/4/2016 11:26:25 am
It is very exciting! Congrats about the new job! That's fantastic x 20/4/2016 08:01:29 am
Thanks Kim! It hasn't really sunk in that I am 'working' again but all quite exciting! 18/4/2016 10:14:53 am
Congratulations for the it sounds like a great opportunity and I hope you manage to juggle it all I'm sure when you get a routine going your managed to fit it all in. It will be great for you to have something as the children grow up. #MagicMoments 20/4/2016 08:02:16 am
Thank you! Yes, getting the routine nailed will be the hard part. Hopefully it won't be too stressful!! 20/4/2016 08:21:20 am
Wow this is so exciting - well done! xx #BloggerClubUK 20/4/2016 08:35:05 am
Oh isn't that just the best feeling - huge congratulations and I really hope it's everything you want it to be - so great to find a job that slots in so perfectly - enjoy #BloggerClubUK 20/4/2016 04:44:54 pm
Congratulations! That's amazing and all sounds like it's working out really well for you! #bloggerclubuk 24/4/2016 10:06:43 pm
Congratulations this sounds fab!! Well done you. I am sure you haven't taken on too much and it will all come naturally. If not you've not lost anything at all. Thank you so much for joining us at #BloggerClubUK hope to see you again next week x 25/4/2016 08:43:26 pm
Oh verrry exciting! It IS incredible what can be achieved when we approach things with such a carefree attitude! Well done you! #magicmoments 25/4/2016 08:47:26 pm
Congratulations! It's very exciting, it is funny how things gather momentum all of a sudden! Best of luck with it x
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