I am so torn on what to do for a job when the kids are a little older. I know so many people work everyday and this isnt even a question for them...but I havent had to worry about it yet- and soon I will, and I want to be prepared for it when it happens. Yeah, it wont be for about 2-3 more years...but I need LOTS of time to think things through!
I have been going to school doing my generals to get into a dental hygiene program. I took a little time off when Ryan was born and now that he is 10 months old, I figure the next semister I will register for will be in the fall. Then one night not too long ago while me and Jake were talking about going to school, he brought up a very good point. I have thought about it before, but never really given it too much consideration. "What do we do with the kids during the summer?" School time is not a problem, because by the time I get done wtih school, Ryan will be in Kindergarten. But I can't leave a 5,7,and 9 year old home alone for hours during the summer, and I wont find a daycare for only summertime. Not only that, I am selfish as heck and what to have that time with them during the summer and not have to work during the day. So what do I do? Yep. I decided that maybe I should just focus a bit more on a child development direction in school (since I have only done a few generals, I can still play with my major). Yes... how great to work at a school and have the same days off as my kids, same hours as my kids, and have my summers off with them and all that good stuff. They dont get the same pay, but thats not what is going to make my decision at all. I will do whatever allows me to be there for my kids.
Then I bring them to the dentist the other day...the one I mentioned a while back when they got that popcorn kernel out of my gums. I was talking to the hygenist that day about school and she remembered it when I had the kids in ther. She brought it up when the dentist was in there and he was so cool about it. He said if I wanted to just go hang out there for a day to see what they do, I could do that. Then he asked how long the course was and told me that when I was done that I could call him because they are growing and would need help. How awesome is that?
That throws a kink in my plan. I would gladly do either job. I think I'd rather do hygiene... but would LOVE a job as a teacher para. I would do just about anything in a school- just to have the hours and to be there for the kids and stuff. I know some of you working moms are probably shaking your head at me. I just dont know what to do with them in the summer. Maybe the dentist will let me do nights and go waaay part time for the summers for a while? I dont even know if that is enough for me to go through with it. All I want to do is have a good job and be there for my kids...does such a thing exist??
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