Monday, November 19, 2007

Should Amber Take The Job?

I've been offered a job at a local Maternity store that specializes in all things natural for baby and mom. It is just a Saturday shift that is 3 hrs in length so Jason could watch the kiddies.

I applied for this position just before Jackson was born and now I'm having doubts whether I should take it or not. I love spending time with the kids yet it would be nice to get away. I guess my biggest concern is that it's on Saturday - the one day of the week that we could actually go someplace as a family and spend time together.

What do you think? Should I take it? I put a survey up but feel free to explain your response in the comments here. It would be nice to have some additional input before I make my decision.

**UPDATE** I decided to not take it. I need and want to be with my kids and spend time with my family. This is where I need to be at this stage in our lives.

3 comments:

  1. I have thought of taking a job before. I had been offered one at the gym where I go. The kids could go with me. That was the perk. But when it came down too it I realized that I love my freedom WAY too much. As nice as it would of been getting some extra cash, it just was not worth it to me. I like being able to wake up and go and do things without a moments notice and not have to call into work. I don't know really how you feel, but me....no way. You would dread having to leave the one day you get to spend with family and go do things. Saturday is not a working day. But.....I don't know. I would have to say NO!! Your time away needs to be spent with Jason on a date. Not working.

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  2. I had the opportunity to sub for my mentor teacher from tahnksgiving to Christmas. I was tinking this will be a great way to earn extra cash for Christmas. But after the RS broadcast I felt really strongly that I was a mother and I needed to be with my kids. you may feel different but the thing that also helped me know it was not the right decision was that I was so wishy washy about it. one day I wanted to do it, the next day I wouldn't. I felt guilty about leaving the kids. etc. Pray and ask. each person is different.

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  3. I think you made the right decision Amber. Family is all that matters...a family is so precious. Savour every moment of it. Judy

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