With mixed feelings and after much thought, I put in my two weeks’ notice at work today. It was a hard decision and one that I deliberated over for weeks. I am thankful for Greg’s support and help with the decision.
On one hand, I love my job and I know I am blessed to have a part-time job that not only pays as well as it does but also one that I enjoy so much. I also have a wonderful boss and coworkers. I am a bit nervous about the loss of that income and having that outlet that gets me out of the house on a regular basis.
But on the other hand, I feel great relief after making the decision and setting the date. I knew it was time and I am looking forward to more time at home with our growing family. The commute was a major downside to the job and I no longer feel comfortable making the drive by myself in my hugely pregnant condition, especially now that snow has come back to Colorado.
I had originally planned on working up until my due date like I did with my first pregnancy, but then I realized that the circumstances were much different 4 years ago. I didn’t have to drive nearly as far, I wasn’t having a lot of pain when walking like I sometimes do now, I could get more rest at home because I didn’t have another child to look after, the weather was getting nicer rather than snowier as the due date approached, and Greg was able to carpool with me. Our drive also took us closer to our chosen hospital rather than further away from it.
Additionally, something I noticed just today is that my glucose counts have been higher on the days I have worked than they were on the days that I stayed home. This may be coincidence, but I also know that stress can cause slightly higher readings. Since I am hoping to continue to use diet alone to keep my glucose readings at a healthy level, it will be good to be home where I seem to be less stressed and can more easily monitor what I am eating. Not that my job in and of itself is stressful, but the getting up early and making the commute probably contributes to this more than I realize.
So after 8.5 years at Corporate Express/Staples, I will be calling it quits on November 5th.
That’s great that you have peace about your decision Amber, and that the hard process of making it is behind you. Sounds like you put a lot of thought into it. I can’t believe it’s been 8 1/2 yaers!
So glad you don’t have to make that long commute! And time to take care of yourself and get ready….. Yay!