There are so many important things we want to teach our children. How do we monitor what we are doing to make sure we are setting the right example, or handing situations in such a way that fosters these beliefs, and values in our children? It is so hard to gauge. You know, there are two sides to every story. How do I know that the side of the story or the value I am working on instilling is really sinking in or that he is interpreting the situation the same way?? They say to be consistent in your actions. I try I really do but some times different actions call for different reactions. I know, I am probably over thinking this a bit but, that is what I do. I want to be a good parent as I'm sure many moms/dads do. Again, a written manual to this thing called parenthood would be helpful.
~Kim
Showing posts with label Career Mom. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Career Mom. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
To be a Corporate Mom or a SAHM?
That is the question...
So every couple of months I sit in my office and go back and forth as to what I truly want to do when i grow up. Do I want to strive to be that successful corporate mom that can balance the great office life with her great family life? OR Do I want to just stop work and be a SAHM with my boy. I do realize that in order for me to realistically do this I would need to come up with an idea to generate some kind of income. OR Are both of these ideas really just that, ideas....
I enjoy feeling accomplished and having something like work to go to to get away and really identify myself in the "outside" world. I need to be able to set goals and accomplish them. I need to have projects in my life as well. This is just me. Many times though my job doesn't really allow for me that sense of accomplishment nor does it give me the involvement needed. It becomes a feeling of resentment instead of accomplishment. I cannot be at home because i have to come in here and sit and do nothing all day, away from my son. *breathe*
Ok, or the alternative, to quit my job so i can stay at home with my son. Now in today's economy and the financial situations of couples these days makes it impossible for that to happen for many of us. I would need to find an alternative source of income. I am not all about pyramid schemes, or get rich quick schemes, or anything like that. I mean a legitimate business idea that will provide me with something to connect to and something that pays me. I am beginning to research ideas like this to see what is out there. Many of the sites recommend day care in your home, crafting, or real estate (renting and selling).
I have to keep digging and really think about this alternative because as much as the grass seems greener on the other side... what you don't know you don't know. Its better to do the research.
Are there alternatives to a 9 - 5, in office job that you have seen success with?? Anyone? My quest continues.
~K
So every couple of months I sit in my office and go back and forth as to what I truly want to do when i grow up. Do I want to strive to be that successful corporate mom that can balance the great office life with her great family life? OR Do I want to just stop work and be a SAHM with my boy. I do realize that in order for me to realistically do this I would need to come up with an idea to generate some kind of income. OR Are both of these ideas really just that, ideas....
I enjoy feeling accomplished and having something like work to go to to get away and really identify myself in the "outside" world. I need to be able to set goals and accomplish them. I need to have projects in my life as well. This is just me. Many times though my job doesn't really allow for me that sense of accomplishment nor does it give me the involvement needed. It becomes a feeling of resentment instead of accomplishment. I cannot be at home because i have to come in here and sit and do nothing all day, away from my son. *breathe*
Ok, or the alternative, to quit my job so i can stay at home with my son. Now in today's economy and the financial situations of couples these days makes it impossible for that to happen for many of us. I would need to find an alternative source of income. I am not all about pyramid schemes, or get rich quick schemes, or anything like that. I mean a legitimate business idea that will provide me with something to connect to and something that pays me. I am beginning to research ideas like this to see what is out there. Many of the sites recommend day care in your home, crafting, or real estate (renting and selling).
I have to keep digging and really think about this alternative because as much as the grass seems greener on the other side... what you don't know you don't know. Its better to do the research.
Are there alternatives to a 9 - 5, in office job that you have seen success with?? Anyone? My quest continues.
~K
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Everyone’s career has that one defining moment
Everyone’s career has that one defining moment. Well that moment has not hit me yet. Quarterly meeting in which I get noticed for 3 years of dedicated service, the CEO does have one good thing to say about me. “And here is Kim, three years…” crickets… ugh… makes me want to scream because not only am I here doing the best that I can in the role given, but I am away from my lil one. I should have been recognized for ONE friggen thing that was memorable during my time here… Have you had that one defining moment in your career yet?
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