When does it feel normal again? Return to work question.
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@Chaniqua I am just a teacher so I can’t even imagine going back with a promotion. I’m already half a term in and I just feel it’s getting worse not better. But I have been dealing with several weeks of sickness in this house and hospital visits. It’s been tougher than I have ever imagined. I am not sure it is the job I want anymore. I am hoping this feeling will pass.
Oh I feel you. So many of my Mum friends found different schools once they returned after having a baby. My daughter was sick loads in the first month of attending childcare. It does get better. I would definitely talk to your LM and see what support can be put in place. Having a baby is easy. Returning to work and juggling both is brutal.
@Danielle thank you so much for this Danielle. I have been dealing with 5 weeks of extreme sickness in this house. I am not even sure the school is the problem. I think it’s what expected in this job. I am tired of working at home and not shutting off. I am hoping it gets better but it’s been awful.
I feel exactly the same with my job at the moment! I’m more than half a term in and it’s getting worse especially since my school are preparing for Ofsted. Juggling a baby and full time work is hard and I am debating whether to take a break from teaching as my workload is becoming unmanageable (lots to do at weekends).
@Roma thank you for this. I have just felt so unhappy recently. I hope things improve for you. It’s been so tough. I really felt every word.
I felt like this when I returned more so because I had a promotion so was getting to grips with that. Id say it took me half a term to feel more organised and on top of things. Don't get me wrong I'm 3months in and sometimes still get flustered but it's not as bad as what it was. I emphasise will LO at nursery but give it time. My son doesn't get as sick anymore so haven't had to take much time off work. In terms of work load I'll stay at school till 4.30pm (later if someone is collecting LO from nursery), I'll save some tasks to do at home once LO gone sleep in the evening (if it's important), I'm only working weekends if it's a must and I'll use nursery days during the half terms.