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Going back to work is hard to do!

Sayla81Sayla81
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Hello all, I am an excited 1st time mother at age 29 and unfortunately a single parent, so it is EXTREMELY hard for me to grasp the thought of going back to work and leaving my baby with a sitter. I left my baby once with my cousin and could not stop crying and that was only for 4 hours! My work day is 8 hours! How do I further prepare myself for this adjustment and still focus on work? I haven't worked in over 4 months and have been without my baby just the one time. I guess I'm taking it so hard because I lost my mom and have developed a hard time letting my little one go. I've even looked into work- at-home jobs but I've only found 1 that appears to be legit. I have an interview with them so I am praying I get it! Worse case scenerio, what are some coping tools I can use to not be a blubbering fool at work?????????
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Re: Going back to work is hard to do!

  • timark99timark99
    Congrats on your new baby, so sorry for the heartbreak of returning to work. I don't have any advice or words of wisdom since I think I'll be in a similar situation when it is time for me to return to work.  I've heard other people say it gets better with time, but still hurts in the beginning.  I hope you get the new job so you can work from home, good luck with the interview!
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  • jennkenn01jennkenn01
    I went back to work when my daughter was 2 months old.  I cried the first week and still find it difficult at times.  One thing that helped me is that I have a flexible job.  I do outside sales and marketing so I am able to stop by the house to see her once in a while.  You may look for something with flexibility if this at home job does not work out.  Good LuckSmile
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  • CorinneECCorinneEC
    I am not sure how I am going to cope with this either. I've started contemplating staying home and watching one or two other children to bring in some income. Haven't convinced my husband yet as it would be a major pay cut. I just can't imagine leaving my lil' girl. We'll see....
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