When considering a part-time role, several moms I’ve interviewed shared the idea of finding a role that fit the family lifestyle. This concept caught my attention as I was rereading notes recently. The moms shared that the part-time roles they took weren’t necessarily their perfect job, but they were perfect for that moment because they didn’t require revamping their lives. For some, the job was close to home or allowed work from home. For others, it was more about flexibility. Some moms’ jobs were using skills they already knew with little time required to learn something new. The idea is that these moms are keeping relevant and keeping engaged in their industries and they’re not making huge shifts in their family lives.
I’ve seen recent posts on Facebook groups I belong to from moms asking about major changes in childcare options in order to take on a new role. In our own situation, we love the pre-school where our kids go because they love it. I like the sense of community and the involvement from parents. Where would our boys go if I had to make a major change in my schedule? Would I need to hire someone for after school care instead of taking them out of the school or would they have to go to daycare? All things you have to consider if you change your schedule. And then it becomes a question of is it worth it? And that goes to your motivation (which will be a blog topic on another day).
Have you had to deal with these changes because of taking on a new role? How did you deal with it? Any tips on how to transition? Moms who are looking to make a change, do you have questions you want to ask of moms who might have already done it? Please comment or ask in the comments.
