tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7159190914544496230.post4288350460494978378..comments2023-06-08T10:40:35.503-04:00Comments on Life with a Parasite: The one where she talks about working for the weekendThe Hosthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17914843163228125315noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7159190914544496230.post-4909507674212091402012-01-07T16:36:26.476-05:002012-01-07T16:36:26.476-05:00When I had my practice run at a mid-life crisis, p...When I had my practice run at a mid-life crisis, part of it was that I didn't feel like I had any balance in my life. It was all work and nothing else. Now, I'm in a middle management position, rarely work over 40 hours a week, and have no ambition to work my way up the ladder. I'm content with my professional life because it does pay for me personal life. <br /><br />I'm so glad Just Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02861216483398553225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7159190914544496230.post-49126301957686228752012-01-07T15:22:05.825-05:002012-01-07T15:22:05.825-05:00Ah, spent many years as a working mom and it was g...Ah, spent many years as a working mom and it was great to just be with family. Now in retirement lots of family lives farther away, so enjoy them while they're nearby.pbquighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299353357683410509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7159190914544496230.post-46673087274703911782012-01-07T14:48:11.295-05:002012-01-07T14:48:11.295-05:00I am right the with you! Was also on the fast trac...I am right the with you! Was also on the fast track, rep, then trainer, then manager, but then, child 1, 2, and 3 came along and I stepped off the track and now am a rep once again. I have no regrets and work only enough to provide so our family can enjoy life together! Good luck!Annahttp://lipstick-journey.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7159190914544496230.post-7055101852384352782012-01-07T07:00:08.424-05:002012-01-07T07:00:08.424-05:00Sounds to me like you have it all under control, a...Sounds to me like you have it all under control, and I love the idea of 'working for the weekend' :o)Mojo Writinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09457472397010589516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7159190914544496230.post-30321203320544211702012-01-06T22:13:57.316-05:002012-01-06T22:13:57.316-05:00@Jo, sounds like you have an excellent plan.
@Ly...@Jo, sounds like you have an excellent plan. <br /><br />@Lydia, Thanks for following! No, it does always feel like you're letting SOMEONE down. With one kid I feel like an FT load is manageable, but not sure I'd feel the same with four...<br /><br />@Joyce, only way it works is if there's still time for the park once in a while.<br /><br />@WordNerd, if I couldn't leave on a jet The Hosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17914843163228125315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7159190914544496230.post-60204194324282460802012-01-06T12:29:08.124-05:002012-01-06T12:29:08.124-05:00I love that sentence ~ 'a lid for every pot...I love that sentence ~ 'a lid for every pot' sometimes people are so quick to judge mums, either for working, or for staying at home with bubs...You cannot win ;o) It is such a personal decision, and depends on finances, and career enjoyment... I was able to stay at home, but have difficulty working anyway...<br /><br />Great post! I love your honesty :o)Chantellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14969596274482669712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7159190914544496230.post-48406379987063962872012-01-05T16:39:26.874-05:002012-01-05T16:39:26.874-05:00Absolutely! There is indeed a lid for every pot! I...Absolutely! There is indeed a lid for every pot! It sound like you have balanced work and family. Good for you! I admire moms who work outside the home.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7159190914544496230.post-50651244242080938582012-01-04T23:22:49.961-05:002012-01-04T23:22:49.961-05:00As a teacher I feel pretty fortunate... I am a wor...As a teacher I feel pretty fortunate... I am a working mom AND a stay at home mom.... Depending on when school is in or is not in session.....<br /><br />But, yes, work does pay for life....<br /><br />Happy 2012!danneromerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09268830006681589842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7159190914544496230.post-39976410706341119852012-01-04T20:15:51.003-05:002012-01-04T20:15:51.003-05:00I used to be driven when I was in my 30s ... I eve...I used to be driven when I was in my 30s ... I even became a VP. But these days I'm happy with my job and I have balance ... that's what pushes me now.Teena in Torontohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14875608173791872449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7159190914544496230.post-66417824001741769012012-01-04T14:35:49.126-05:002012-01-04T14:35:49.126-05:00You will find the way for sure!You will find the way for sure!Claudia Moserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15749097943320550338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7159190914544496230.post-49809116217030942472012-01-04T00:05:03.663-05:002012-01-04T00:05:03.663-05:00It's SO great to hear you are able to balance ...It's SO great to hear you are able to balance career and family. I hope to eventually do the same.<br /><br />My attitude towards work changed when I was supposed to return to my job after a year off. Before going on mat leave, I was dedicated to the point of endangering my health and my baby's. My Dr had wanted me to go off work at the beginning of April (my due date was June 15), but I Playoutsidegalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09639568880152667737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7159190914544496230.post-15837939177528010102012-01-03T17:21:23.581-05:002012-01-03T17:21:23.581-05:00Balance is so elusive. It's so much easier to ...Balance is so elusive. It's so much easier to find when one part of life isn't SO much more important than the other, but it sounds to me like you have a good handle on it. Work is work. It can be exciting and rewarding, and it certainly helps make the other stuff possible, but for me, it's all the other stuff that gives me cause to work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7159190914544496230.post-87892921048430063392012-01-03T17:00:47.376-05:002012-01-03T17:00:47.376-05:00I'm glad you like what you do and still have s...I'm glad you like what you do and still have some time for the parasite.<br /><br />Joyce<br />http://joycelansky.blogspot.com/Catch My Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06338761214938263819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7159190914544496230.post-7597270225648791642012-01-03T12:54:26.111-05:002012-01-03T12:54:26.111-05:00I am your newest follower. I have four kids and ha...I am your newest follower. I have four kids and have to work to keep up. But, I am only working part time so I don't loose my time with them all together. There really is no good solution. I could work full time and make good money, but at what cost?<br /><br />LydiaLydia @ On The Vergehttp://stillontheverge.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7159190914544496230.post-19816999774642137662012-01-02T23:54:40.853-05:002012-01-02T23:54:40.853-05:00I agree completely...we work to pay for our life. ...I agree completely...we work to pay for our life. That's it GF. I don't work now, but I have worked since I was 16 until recently and I don't begrudge a moment of it and I don't want to go back either. But I would with a smile, if I needed to pay for more living. :)Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.com