I have reviewed what you sent to me and I have responded and attached a copy of a sample resume that you may want to review and consider using the format when applying for positions.
Don't make excuses for applying for positions elsewhere. Be honest with potential employers. Honesty is the best policy and trust me, if you aren't, eventually the truth will come out in the light of day.
As for jobs, you look for something that you can handle. Generally, the more money you make, the more responsibility you will take on. For now, look for something that can accommodate your special needs, i.e., around your home life situation. Nothing says you can't inquire about a raise once you've been on the job 6 months or so.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.
You know, I think it's a problem with men of my generation, and men of yours - that homemaking became de-valued and they expected a wife who worked full time and YET, still relieved them of primary parenting duties at home.
In the old days, a real MAN was proud to take care of his family and support his wife at home if needed, because there was more respect for the tough jobs of child-rearing and home-making.
You made the right choice for your child.
I've been both a working mom and a SAHM with 3 high maintenance kids. Working outside the home was WAY easier than homemaking. If I had had a wife like me to take care of the kids and home, while I went off to work, I'd be famous in my field by now!!! Yet my ex always imagined I was home eating bon bons and watching soaps (AS IF!!!).
Still stings when he makes comments that allude to my being the lesser, more selfish, more immature and he was just, as he put it, "at my wit's end."
It really wasn't fair and I probably shouldn't have apologized again. Still a raw nerve there.
I don't think it occurred to me until much later that he could have reacted with support as opposed to making things harder. Since then, I've run into men who are huge supports to their Autistic/Asperger's kids. Have started meetups and the like even.
I made huge strides with D12 when I stopped working. It took years and several professionals, but I slowly unraveled what was going on with her and found her the help we needed. When I couldn't afford the services, I provided them.
I'm proud of what I accomplished and somehow managed to parent D20 too. I was a good mom. I think that's what's killed me with this job. I haven't been there for D12 in a way she needs.
I was so proud when they tested D12 a year after I began homeschooling and her scores had risen to "remarkable" levels in all areas. That's what motivated me to tutor.
"You know, it's times like these when I realize what a superhero I am." Tony Stark/Iron Man
“Focus on what you can do, then do it with all your heart.” Lois Wilson
Congratulations! It's been a long, difficult and frustrating road for you. So, what are they proposing to have you do? The same work or will you now get a small staff?
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.
Yes it has. I'm not sure how I feel? No more money, but I didn't expect any. Didn't ask. If I stay a year, then I will ask.
We talked about how to lighten the load with maybe a part-time receptionist and some support from the daily reporters. I was clear that I'm really tired and need something to give here.
I had prepared myself for the bomb, so I'm digesting the information. I had already put out some resumes already and found this cute, AFFORDABLE apartment in the Finger Lakes...soo????
But, if I stick it out here with some support to make things easier. I could rock this with some support in areas where I'm weak and I think they see that. I also HAVE to get D12 settled.
It's been exhausting. I'm very proud of D12 and I for seeing this through. Even had they fired me, I'm so proud of us.
Need to start a new thread.
"You know, it's times like these when I realize what a superhero I am." Tony Stark/Iron Man
“Focus on what you can do, then do it with all your heart.” Lois Wilson
You should be proud of yourself. You've had a lot to deal w/the last 8 months, as well as those "staff meetings" whereby you never knew what was coming next.
You can continue to send out resumes and if something more appealing comes along, you can always given them several weeks notice and go on to the new position. Nothing says you have to stay there another year or so.
I do hope that they will give you some support. A one person office w/the responsibilities that they laid on you is impossible and they know it. Let's see what they do in the coming months. Actions always speak louder than words.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.
