FFFC

[aegis2005]

[aegis2005]

My job status as of January 1st is unclear. I was just starting to get to a point that I was comfortable with possibly being unemployed, because due to my years of service my severance would be substantial.

Now it looks like HR realized that laying someone off who is 8ish months pregnant isn't the wisest ideas. I really can't tell, and won't know for another month or so whether I'll be still employed in 2013.

My FFC is that I know I *should* be happy about the fact that my job may still be safe, but in my mind I was starting to get excited about having some down time to be a SAHW/SAHM. Even though I was dreading job searching.

[mrsjenrn]

I am so excited about my new job! My FFFC is about it, though. It is sort of a rant though.

I was offered the position last week and have been waiting patiently to hear about when they wanted me over there. I foolishly assumed someone would call/email me. Ha!

Last night at work I just happened to glance at the schedule and and saw that my days starting on the 11th were x'd off. WTF? My supervisor said that our manager told her to do that, but didn't go into further details. So I called my new manager (my current one is on vacation) and left a voicemail this morning. I got an email today that was dated OCTOBER 25th btwn the 2 managers agreeing on a transfer date. Ummm, when were they planning on notifiying ME? And I still don't have a schedule. Z is not in daycare. I need a sitter to watch her, and her sitter watches other kids as well so I need to make sure she is available. *grrrrrr*

I guess my FFFC would be that I really don't want to go back to work FT. A small pice of me was hoping I wouldn't get the job so I could stay PT. And I wanted to draw the process out until after Thanksgiving so I only had to work 2 days that week. This is a very small piece of me though, and every time I go into my current job I am convinced I made the right choice.

[jen812]

My FFFC - DH is going away on business next week. My girlfriend is staying with me to help with the baby. I'm excited.

[sara76]

Um let's see. I'm sitting in the running car while A naps so she actually gets a nap. So I'm polluting the environment. Is that flameful? Not really. I've got nothing right now.

[melis74]

I lowered myself to my SIL's level. She doesn't like one of my best friends(she used to be with my brother) only when it's convenient for her. When she has nothing to complain about she bitches about having to be around her. My brother sent me a text that she was at it again after seeing her on Halloween. I sent SIL a text saying my friend was coming over tonight with a movie if they wanted to join us ;D

[sara76]

Nov 2, 2012 11:47:46 GMT -5 jen812 said:

My FFFC - DH is going away on business next week. My girlfriend is staying with me to help with the baby. I'm excited.

Your H is forever going to be known as the one who has bad taste in couches.

[april17]

I have to say this week has been pretty good to me. This isn't really a confession, but more of a rant. I have had a mild headache the past couple days (which really sucks when dealing with a 7 week old) and today realized that my period is back. What fun! I really hope that Ethan is a good baby these next few days as I expect I am going to feel like crap. Please baby boy....be good for mama!

TGIF......H will be home to help take care of the little one!

[april17]

Nov 2, 2012 9:30:43 GMT -5 aegis2005 said:

My job status as of January 1st is unclear. I was just starting to get to a point that I was comfortable with possibly being unemployed, because due to my years of service my severance would be substantial.

Now it looks like HR realized that laying someone off who is 8ish months pregnant isn't the wisest ideas. I really can't tell, and won't know for another month or so whether I'll be still employed in 2013.

My FFC is that I know I *should* be happy about the fact that my job may still be safe, but in my mind I was starting to get excited about having some down time to be a SAHW/SAHM. Even though I was dreading job searching.

While pregnant I knew there was a possibility that I was getting laid off as we had a new director who was making changes in our department. Found out in late June that I would be losing my job as of end of July and I was due in mid-Sept. Work did not know I was pregnant when they laid me off as I had been hiding it from them knowing my job was on the line. Anyway, H was FREAKED out when he found out that I was being laid off, but I told him the bright side is that I received a severance package and can collect unemployment. We were not planning for me to go back to work at this job after my maternity leave was over because the hours and commute will not work with having the little one. So in the end it all worked out. I hope things work out well for you and your H. It's been a hard transition for me to SAH after being a working woman all these years, but I'm adjusting. Good luck!

[sara76]

Nov 2, 2012 15:47:26 GMT -5 april17 said:

Nov 2, 2012 9:30:43 GMT -5 aegis2005 said:

My job status as of January 1st is unclear. I was just starting to get to a point that I was comfortable with possibly being unemployed, because due to my years of service my severance would be substantial.

Now it looks like HR realized that laying someone off who is 8ish months pregnant isn't the wisest ideas. I really can't tell, and won't know for another month or so whether I'll be still employed in 2013.

My FFC is that I know I *should* be happy about the fact that my job may still be safe, but in my mind I was starting to get excited about having some down time to be a SAHW/SAHM. Even though I was dreading job searching.

While pregnant I knew there was a possibility that I was getting laid off as we had a new director who was making changes in our department. Found out in late June that I would be losing my job as of end of July and I was due in mid-Sept. Work did not know I was pregnant when they laid me off as I had been hiding it from them knowing my job was on the line. Anyway, H was FREAKED out when he found out that I was being laid off, but I told him the bright side is that I received a severance package and can collect unemployment. We were not planning for me to go back to work at this job after my maternity leave was over because the hours and commute will not work with having the little one. So in the end it all worked out. I hope things work out well for you and your H. It's been a hard transition for me to SAH after being a working woman all these years, but I'm adjusting. Good luck!

I know it's a big stupid debate right now on this forum, but honestly, unless you have a lot of help (or even a little I guess) SAHM is not all that it's cracked up to be. But then again I wouldn't be able to hang with the full time job moms either. I think part time would be awesome. Or 2 nights like I do. I really look forward to my 2 nights that I don't have to do bedtime.

[jen812]

Nov 2, 2012 14:59:29 GMT -5 sara76 said:

Nov 2, 2012 11:47:46 GMT -5 jen812 said:

My FFFC - DH is going away on business next week. My girlfriend is staying with me to help with the baby. I'm excited.

Your H is forever going to be known as the one who has bad taste in couches.

Lol. MH has caved & told me to pick out a new couch. He agrees it was a bad choice. The problem is we should go TOGETHER to pick out a couch, but he never wants to go.

[babybchbum]

Nov 2, 2012 12:54:55 GMT -5 sara76 said:

Um let's see. I'm sitting in the running car while A naps so she actually gets a nap. So I'm polluting the environment. Is that flameful? Not really. I've got nothing right now.

This I just did it for 30 min so T would sleep

[mrsjason]

Nov 2, 2012 15:52:14 GMT -5 sara76 said:

Nov 2, 2012 15:47:26 GMT -5 april17 said:

While pregnant I knew there was a possibility that I was getting laid off as we had a new director who was making changes in our department. Found out in late June that I would be losing my job as of end of July and I was due in mid-Sept. Work did not know I was pregnant when they laid me off as I had been hiding it from them knowing my job was on the line. Anyway, H was FREAKED out when he found out that I was being laid off, but I told him the bright side is that I received a severance package and can collect unemployment. We were not planning for me to go back to work at this job after my maternity leave was over because the hours and commute will not work with having the little one. So in the end it all worked out. I hope things work out well for you and your H. It's been a hard transition for me to SAH after being a working woman all these years, but I'm adjusting. Good luck!

I know it's a big stupid debate right now on this forum, but honestly, unless you have a lot of help (or even a little I guess) SAHM is not all that it's cracked up to be. But then again I wouldn't be able to hang with the full time job moms either. I think part time would be awesome. Or 2 nights like I do. I really look forward to my 2 nights that I don't have to do bedtime.

I agree. Don't get me wrong, I don't want to go back to work but often times I feel stretched thin. Basically I am a single mom during the week with as much as my H works. And this weekend he is working too......no days off this week, he is on a 10 day stretch.

Couple that with my growing photography business and I am feeling the stress now. I *think* I might have had a mini breakdown on my H yesterday about the stress of everything on my plate. I really need to apologize to him but we just can't work in an "I'm sorry" with our schedules right now. LOL

Oh how I wish I could I have one day all by myself not having to worry about editing photos, if Macy is entertained, hungry or if the dogs have been feed or if the house is clean. I wanna go on vacation by myself! Even if it's just for 45 minutes........gawd, I can't remember when I had 45 minutes to myself.....

I guess that's my FFFC

[mrsjenrn]

Nov 2, 2012 15:52:14 GMT -5 sara76 said:

Nov 2, 2012 15:47:26 GMT -5 april17 said:

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I know it's a big stupid debate right now on this forum, but honestly, unless you have a lot of help (or even a little I guess) SAHM is not all that it's cracked up to be. But then again I wouldn't be able to hang with the full time job moms either. I think part time would be awesome. Or 2 nights like I do. I really look forward to my 2 nights that I don't have to do bedtime.

I guess I missed that debate!

[sara76]

Nov 3, 2012 12:57:47 GMT -5 mrsjenrn said:

Nov 2, 2012 15:52:14 GMT -5 sara76 said:

Nov 2, 2012 15:47:26 GMT -5 april17 said:

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I know it's a big stupid debate right now on this forum, but honestly, unless you have a lot of help (or even a little I guess) SAHM is not all that it's cracked up to be. But then again I wouldn't be able to hang with the full time job moms either. I think part time would be awesome. Or 2 nights like I do. I really look forward to my 2 nights that I don't have to do bedtime.

I guess I missed that debate!

Not on our local, on ML there were very strong opinions on both sides. I remember reading threads about it that were pages and pages long. It's definitely an argument, but I think ultimately everyone agrees that being a SAHM can suck sometimes and working full time can suck sometimes. Team part time!!

[mrsjenrn]

Nov 3, 2012 13:14:38 GMT -5 sara76 said:

Nov 3, 2012 12:57:47 GMT -5 mrsjenrn said:

I guess I missed that debate!

Not on our local, on ML there were very strong opinions on both sides. I remember reading threads about it that were pages and pages long. It's definitely an argument, but I think ultimately everyone agrees that being a SAHM can suck sometimes and working full time can suck sometimes. Team part time!!

Oh, I see! Working part time is awesome!! I will miss it. I am so happy to be leaving my current position, but I am dreading working FT. PLus I have no idea if I can go PT after Speck is born.

[sara76]

Speck? Umm hello the cutest nickname EVER.

[mrsjenrn]

Nov 3, 2012 13:37:59 GMT -5 sara76 said:

Speck? Umm hello the cutest nickname EVER.

LOL! Thanks! He/she looked like a speck on the 1st u/s, so the name kinda stuck.