PPD & returning to work
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I guess I could look into working from home. Are there any job roles you could suggest
I am feeling this! I’ve been fine the entire mat leave but now I know I’m going back to work (January) I am starting to feel deeply sad about it. I’ve looked at trying to find work from home jobs and things I can do that aren’t my full time teaching role. Like a reduced week and less hours per day. It is really unfair that we don’t get more time with our little ones and have to go back to work for what many feels too soon. I hope you do find a way around it!
It’s completely normal! MORE than normal I can guarantee you at least 99% of mums feel like this. Our entire worlds have changed in so many ways. I’m going back to work today and i spent months feeling anxiety about this day to the extent were I feel it took away from the experience coz I was so worried but what helps me is to write down a pros list of why being back at work is good firstly. Financial stability to afford giving your LO the best life, some independence and self fulfilment. The second thing was making sure I’m spending some time alone which you’re already doing. And remember your LO is gonna be absolutely fine! More than fine they will thrive and learn so many skills and when you are together it’ll be even more special. Don’t be hard on yourself during this difficult time it really is hard to readjust but you can do this! It can only get better, Is there anyone you can reach out to like your GP or HVs from a PPD perspective to get some talking therapy maybe? xx
Can you afford to go back part time? Best of both worlds
It isn't fun, I still wish I was with my baby 6m in to being back at work. Nothing feels as important as them. They are at nursery 3days grandparents 2 days But.... baby is getting a wealth of experiences and growth and development that me as a person on my own can't possibly give so I can take some comfort in that baby is benefiting from it x
I currently work in a factory so I don't know if part time is possible but that would be perfect. I do want baby to go to nursery so she has a full on learning experience and meets baby's her age. It might just be the place I'm going back too, like it's no phones and 15min breaks so maybe in my head I don't feel I can check in on her. I think I'm going to look into part time jobs and working from home in the meantime while I'm paying my maternity pay back x
Could you use this time to start a work from home job? Depending on where you live & you're experience you can make a great income providing in-home childcare.