Really struggling lately with being a mom and an employee. Been in a cycle of sick kids (and a sick me) with a husband who travels half the month and zero PTO.

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Yes @chief creative officer - thinking of making a change. Looking for part-time/freelance ideally from home. Going to talk to my current job about how much I can cut back and still keep my job. Option 3 is taking a break from the working world for some time. I have an infant and a toddler and am solo parenting much of the time

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Hugs, mama. It’s hard sometimes. Do what you need to do. If part time is an option, that’s great! I think we are always hardest on ourselves and you are doing so much better than you realize

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I hear you. My company is pretty flexible and my husband doesn't travel but there was a 4 week period this Winter where one of us was home every single day w a sick kid. My boss doesn't have kids and said she was sympathetic but it's hard to understand. Maybe use this as a way to talk to your company about what you need from your job. If they can't accommodate, look somewhere that's more family friendly.

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Ugh. I’m so sorry. Feel that way often. Are you thinking of making a change of any kind

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