Just curious of any moms have been in a similar situation….
I worked for a company for 10 years remote. I ended up leaving that position because of the uncertainty of the company’s future and I wanted to find another opportunity before I was laid off.
Ended up finding another job, in person and took a pretty significant pay cut. Completely different industry and I took a step back in role and responsibilities. I took it because I felt desperate.
Months later, I’m really unhappy and toying with the idea of becoming a SAHM because I feel like I’m missing out on so much. My kids are in elementary school, but I can no longer pick them up and summer care is extremely expensive because we don’t have any family to help us.
Paying for after school care ($800/month) and summer camp….its just all stacking up and I’m really questioning if this is what I want to be doing.
My kids are in 1st grade, so still too young for them to be able to get off the bus and take care of themselves.
Any advice for me? Just feeling really lost - I feel like I made a huge mistake leaving my first job, but I thought I was doing the best thing for my family.
Also, wanted to add I’m still working for my previous job part-time. They were not able to hire a replacement for me, so they asked if I could assist here and there.