So, I got a call from my HR department yesterday informing me that due to procedural errors my layoff notice has been rescinded. I should be glad about that, and I am, but my feelings are mixed.
I’m glad the kids are going to have access to a fully stocked library and the services of a full-time librarian. I’m glad that I’m returning to a job I love where I can connect with kids. I’m glad we don’t have to worry about insurance for me since I am uninsurable. I’m glad I have the whole summer off with a dependable stream of income.
I’m disappointed that I won’t be able to be a SAHM (yet) for Isobel. I’m disappointed that I won’t have as much time to cook and craft and thrift like I’d like. And I’m disappointed that my job was saved by a clerical error and not by a District that saw the precious value of providing a librarian for its children.
What does this mean for the blog? I am committed to posting and have a whole summer to look forward to. I have a lot of projects in the works and a lot of ideas inspiring me. Stay tuned.
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I know exactly how you feel. We had layoffs at work and I was a little bummed that I wasn’t laid off. I pretty much knew I wouldn’t be since I’m the only of my job type, but still. I so badly want to stay home with Scarlett but I know we’d be broke. I could easily sacrifice most things we have but I know my husband, the computer geek, would not be able to survive without his new electronics and various things like that. It’s hard being a mama sometimes. I always said that I wouldn’t have kids unless I could stay home with them but I’m glad I didn’t miss out on the opportunity.
I know the feeling. We may never make enough to justify me being a SAHM, but I still hold out hope.
So happy that you are keeping your job! BUT please do keep the blog updated, I like visiting 🙂
Thanks, Omar!
I hear you! But yay! I’m glad. At least you have time to gather you shit together and think of options while still having money.
You are totally right, Gig.
I’m glad you get to keep your job, but I understand how you feel. I’ve been working a LOT for my dad, but it’s so different from having a real job. And I kind of like it. I feel kind of like I’m retired just like he is now. But… getting a real job would get me more money. Which is necessary for some things (such as moving out of your parents house!) I really hope I get that forestry job, because I’ve worked there before and know I’ll like it. While scared that I won’t get anything though, I’ve searched through what’s available and don’t know if I could handle most of them.
My highschool counsellor told me I should be a library technician. And I did work at a library one summer. And liked it. But I took ecology in school and would like to do something with that. i’m hoping to have a friday morning off sometime to go to the knitting thing at my local library. But even without a real job, I am always so busy! Fitting a real job in will be a big adjustment.
But.. money is necessary for things. At least you have summers off!
Bonnie, you are such a librarian at heart! I hope you get that forestry job, too. Of course I’m selfishly thinking of all the photos you could take while working. 😛 Your maple (farm? orchard? er, nursery?) sounds like a wonderful place to work but I know all about how important getting away from your parents can be.
We didn’t plant the trees, we’re technically farmers, but it’s a sweet kind of farming!