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I just had a meltdown at work!!!

shadysladyWed98470shadysladyWed98470 member
in April 2013 Moms
So I've only been back to work about a month but it is not going well at all. I'm the type of person that lets my emotions build until I explode, and that's just what happened today! Without going into all the unnecessary details, bottom line, is that pre-baby I absolutely loved my job. And now I absolutely dread going everyday. I don't find the joy in teaching the way I did before. Everything just built up today and when a close friend / coworker asked how things were going, I started bawling! I just want to be home with my baby and I'm not adjusting well at all! Anyone else having a tough time? Gosh I hope it's not just me! #buyingalotteryticket
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  • Kmape36Kmape36 member
    I'm so sorry!! I haven't had a meltdown at work yet but I too used to love my job. Now? Not so much. It was so much harder to go back after DD2. I think because my oldest is 5 and I swear it happened overnight. I struggle with missing these moments with them, but I try to focus on the fact that I am also teaching them how to be strong, independent women. I'm the bread winner so quitting isn't in the cards for me anytime soon. Hang in there.
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  • jaime52005jaime52005 member
    I'm with ya..ur not alone..I cry 1-3x a week I want to be home
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  • minerswife17minerswife17 member
    I'm so sorry!
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  • tondraluvtondraluv member
    I'm so sorry you're going through this. To be honest, it took me about a month to be even a little ok with going back to work. I love my job but its just so hard being away from DS. I missed the first time he rolled over. sat up, & just the daily things. Right now, we're really busy & its hard to concentrate on my tasks. MH gave me the option of not working (I scaled back to part time) but I'm scared to leave because of the problems we had. I want to be able to stand on my own & support myself & LO if something were to happen. Some may call it negative thinking but I've seen it happen to my mom and aunt so I'm just being real.

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  • Sol1790Sol1790 member
    I am having a breakdown right now. Im working two jobs today. Last time I saw DD was at 8:15 am before I left home she is with my mother and I just called and asked about her afternoon. And then I had a good cry. I miss her sooo much. I need the extra income but wow I feel like I pay a high price for it. I will get off around midnight,I do this once a week and it is never easy. I dont know when if's going to get easier. :(
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  • 24ladybug24ladybug member
    Hug. I can't stand my job... And it's not getting better. It's so hard to be away from LO. But her smile when I get home priceless! Best part of my day! I hope it gets better.
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  • snok83snok83 member
    Completely understand where u are coming from. I too work in a school so I have was fortunate to stay home w her till she was 4 months old. Last 2 years I worked part time. This year for some stupid reason I took a full time spot. Since taking it I have regretted this decision, wish I didn't take it and want to just quit now ;) I cried 2x just this wkd w the thought of going back today after the 3 day wkd. It's frustrating bc I am now stuck being ft and feel like I will miss so much this 1st yr but must fulfill my contract.
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  • pinottoparenthoodpinottoparenthood member
    Yes!!! I am a teacher, too, and this is me exactly. It's so hard. I care very much about my students but I feel like I don't have the energy to do the job the way I should anymore, and sometimes I just feel resentful being away from my baby. I have done a lot of crying these past couple weeks.
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  • shadysladyWed98470shadysladyWed98470 member
    Amanda , resentful is a good way to describe it. I'm spending more time with 25 fourth graders than I am my own baby! Cried again this morning.....people say it gets easier....but when?
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    shadysladyWed98470 said:
    Amanda , resentful is a good way to describe it. I'm spending more time with 25 fourth graders than I am my own baby! Cried again this morning.....people say it gets easier....but when?

    I wish I knew!
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