Not totally weird, just a little weird. Because, really, if I'm home, I don't really need her, right?
But I'm reluctant to let her go because I fully intend to get a new job, and I don't want her to find a new job if I let her go because then I'll have no nanny when I get a new job.
Keep the nanny, and take this time as a well-needed break for yourself. You need and deserve it. Because you KNOW you'll find a job soon enough, and you'll hit the ground running. So catch your breath while you can.
I mean, House of Cards isn't going to watch itself...
Listen to farmvillelover. She's absolutely right. And as drruth said, keeping her on during this time will make it so much easier for job searching and interviews.
I'm sorry about the job. Any new prospects, or are you just taking some time to regroup?
I recently had a phone screening interview. The screener called me back to let me know that they would be doing a full interview with me soon, but the company is currently in the middle of a big deal, so the general counsel wants to wait until the deal is over or close to done before they interview candidates in person.
Listen to farmvillelover. She's absolutely right. And as drruth said, keeping her on during this time will make it so much easier for job searching and interviews.
Ditto to all of this.
Hugs. I'm still so mad for you at how this all went down.
I'm sorry about the job. Any new prospects, or are you just taking some time to regroup?
I recently had a phone screening interview. The screener called me back to let me know that they would be doing a full interview with me soon, but the company is currently in the middle of a big deal, so the general counsel wants to wait until the deal is over or close to done before they interview candidates in person.
HURRY UP, DEAL.
I will cross my fingers that the deal is finished asap! Ugh, why can't we all just be independently wealthy? I'd still be in Mexico if I were.
I kept my kid in daycare full time when I first lost my job. Things you can't do with a kid around and no child care: write cover letters, network, take breaks
You may want to start finding a place outside of your home though to spend a couple of hours a day if you find them distracting.
Post by thebreakfastclub on Mar 7, 2016 18:58:04 GMT -5
I kept my kid in daycare 4 days a week when I was fired.
Not only is job searching a full time job, I also needed space to cry and be upset and angry. My son really tested my patience due to the stress I felt, and I needed the break from him.
Post by winnieandwine on Mar 7, 2016 19:34:59 GMT -5
in college I nannied for a woman who worked from home. she'd sneak in through the back door so she could work in peace without the kids wanting to be all up in her business.
I think you should also try this trick, and feel free to define "work" very loosely.
Take yourself out to a movie during the daytime, have "networking" lunches with your old coworkers or friends, get a pedicure, get your hair did, try to enjoy this time and know that it won't last long.
We had our nanny while I was on maternity leave. It was awesome. That's when I decided I could stay home if I also had full time help. (That, unfortunately, is not in the cards.) Keep her. 100%.
Post by rupertpenny on Mar 7, 2016 19:47:52 GMT -5
Keep the nanny! We didn't have any childcare when my H was looking for a job two years ago and it was awful. Luckily my boss was understanding if I needed to suddenly leave early so he could do a phone interview or something.
Also, since our nanny lives with us she is by default home when we are. It is weird. Especially since B does not understand that she is off the clock.
I'm so angry for you about the job loss, but you deserve so much better and will find it. Keeping the nanny is the right idea so you can focus on yourself and also on the job search.
How weird that you are employed through April 1 but not required to work or be in the office? Is that the lawyer way of getting severance?
I just know you will come out on top here. I'm baffled that this happened to you, your ex-boss is stupid - but I know the next place will snatch you up.