The Benefits of being a Working Gal

I am lucky to a) have a job and b) have a job I enjoy and c) have a job that pays me pretty well.  There are reasons other than money that make me like working.

I won't ever regret my SAHM years, but it was time to move on. I ran into someone in the grocery today who had kids some of whose ages overlapped with my kids. Except her kids were spread out more and so she's got a middle-schooler. God bless her, I thought as she was buying soccer snacks or somesuch. I'm sure she's enjoying herself, but it doesn't look like fun to me. Been there, done that and all.

Back to the perks of working . . .

Having to look nice: Hair, makeup, skirts and dresses and heels. (But no hose, never hose.) Looking good gives you a little swagger and it's nice to have my swagger back. I know there are SAHMs that resist the call of daily jeans, but I wasn't one of them.

Interacting with men: The world of a SAHM is a pretty female-centric universe. And you really don't want to get too friendly with the SAHDs 'cause then people talk. I've always had lots of guy friends and I enjoy my friends' husbands and consider some of them friends of mine, but it's just a different setting. At work you are just you and not one/half of another entity . . . does that make sense?

Achieving measurable goals: Adding new sites, getting students job, retention rate--they're a little easier to quantify than loads of laundry done.

Having contacts/networking: Grownup Guy was out here this weekend interviewing for a position, upon graduation, as a pharmacist for the company I used to work for--the recruiter I work with in my job was kind of enough to give Grownup Guy and Girl both interviews (hers is later this month). Both of the GuGs already work for the company, but pharmacist positions in San Diego are pretty coveted and not a guarantee. Nothing against Chicago, but I sure will be delighted if they can move here next year.

Sometimes I miss the less frantic pace of life of only working part-time, but just for a minute. Then I come to my senses and thank my lucky stars for paragraph one.

 

 

Comments

[Green Girl in Wisconsin]

It's so great that you found a job you love and it fits your life so very well.

[Karen (formerly kcinnova)]

You write very well of the benefits of a job that is perfect for YOU!

I just picked up a part-time volunteer gig for the rest of July. And while I'm [possibly, maybe, perhaps] looking for a part-time job this next school year, I am very limited in what sort of job I can even consider. With my kids' ages, it would need to follow the school calendar. Plus, I have really enjoyed being able to spend time with my husband without the kids!
However, the siren call of being valued in a different way, with financial benefits, is beginning to be heard over here.

[magpie]

Hear hear! I'm so glad to have a job, even though I have an elementary school age child. I sort of wish I had more time to hang out in the summer, but...

Also, I can (and do) wear jeans to work almost every day.

[Slow Panic]

I kind of have it both ways -- I work outside the home, my office just happens to be at home. It's a little tricky sometimes. But I'm lucky.

[Violet]

Yep, I get it. I worked full-time for 25 years but quit to go back to college this past January. I was fortunate to be able to concentrate on school for the first semester without having to work. Lots of measurable goals, of course, but a whole 'nother world from working. This summer I am interning with the Girl Scouts and I was surprised at how delighted I was to be back in an office setting.

[Busy Bee Suz]

It has been such a joy for me to witness this transition with you. I know you love it...and you are thankful for having had the opportunity to wear all those hats!

[Brightside-Susan]

While I was ready to give up the SAHM position, I have not found ideal work as you have. My current position allows very casual dress, but I agree that working with the guys has certainly made things interesting!

[lanes]

To have a job that you really enjoy just makes life so much easier. Hope the Grown Up Peeps find this out soon, and possibly in San Diego!

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