tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post8972789317650232848..comments2024-03-28T13:43:19.402-04:00Comments on Martin Family Moments: On Working Full TimeColleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11451797365712728579noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post-17391906539350944472010-12-07T17:01:19.003-05:002010-12-07T17:01:19.003-05:00i pray hard that it'll all settle down a bit.....i pray hard that it'll all settle down a bit.. and that you'll get some relief from somewhere....<br /><br />and about ur hubs... hey! i think you struck gold on that one!!!Randi Troxellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11174812914334600987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post-78433248561214077252010-12-06T23:10:20.153-05:002010-12-06T23:10:20.153-05:00I love you. ...and miss you. I'll take good ...I love you. ...and miss you. I'll take good care of the little ones while you're working, K? I know it's not the same, but it's the best I can offer.Marijanna and Shaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01973287919844571970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post-5104888205027139112010-12-04T09:39:40.557-05:002010-12-04T09:39:40.557-05:00what a bummer. could you work through lunch and l...what a bummer. could you work through lunch and leave at four, that would give you more time with the kids and maybe you can miss some traffic.<br />after working full-time, a part-time job seems like a breeze doesn't it!<br />i would recommend offering up your sacrifices for the best situation for your family. i will do the same for you.Katie Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13346299617811169438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post-76208282077818702412010-12-03T13:56:41.649-05:002010-12-03T13:56:41.649-05:00Super big hugs Colleen! I hope that with time, th...Super big hugs Colleen! I hope that with time, things get easier and a little less overwhelming. Keeping you all in my thoughts!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09771758178064698651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post-49184823654161804062010-12-03T09:58:16.834-05:002010-12-03T09:58:16.834-05:00Praying for you...Praying for you...Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11946246945526434754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post-83523965134283533152010-12-03T07:15:58.098-05:002010-12-03T07:15:58.098-05:00Sorry that you are so unhappy with it. I know that...Sorry that you are so unhappy with it. I know that the long commute can be draining-Peter hates it too. Doesn't sound like this is going to work out for you-maybe that change you were hoping for will work out....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14994634316535817067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post-58408225004569886082010-12-02T21:57:25.705-05:002010-12-02T21:57:25.705-05:00Hugs & Prayers!Hugs & Prayers!The Jaracz Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03414336512797182060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post-41598340886987276742010-12-02T20:12:55.998-05:002010-12-02T20:12:55.998-05:00I haven't been reading blogs lately but I am s...I haven't been reading blogs lately but I am sorry to hear that this change isn't a happy one for you. I was so happy to read about your new job and I am sorry to hear things are going well. I cannot imagine how long your days are and trying to fit it all in.<br />I was having a cranky day (Jon has LONG days on Thursdays) but after reading your post, it put my long day into perspective.<br />I hope that you are able to make the changes that you need to make you and your family happier. I want to say that maybe after some time the job will get better, but it won't change the long days or the commute. I do hope things get better!mindy2780https://www.blogger.com/profile/06023719431853091738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post-77453618333707464602010-12-02T16:56:46.797-05:002010-12-02T16:56:46.797-05:00Oh, Colleen, I am so sorry to hear about how thing...Oh, Colleen, I am so sorry to hear about how things are going. The job did sound so great. I cannot imagine having to work fulltime. It is hard enough juggling everything while working part time. I will be praying for you. Maybe God is preparing you for something else.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11571439982499787798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post-88928292190580221202010-12-02T16:52:58.582-05:002010-12-02T16:52:58.582-05:00I've been away from blog reading for so long. ...I've been away from blog reading for so long. How hard, prayers for you and you are a saint! ;)Andrea @ Momma in Flip Flops2 https://www.blogger.com/profile/06969866285339992553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post-29224168791621613822010-12-02T16:06:48.561-05:002010-12-02T16:06:48.561-05:00Oh I do hope things work out for the better. It&#...Oh I do hope things work out for the better. It's hard trusting the Lord sometimes, but there is bound to be some benefit to this new job. If it helps at all, my Mom worked at a job an hour away and we only saw here for maybe an hour in the evenings, but we never held it agaist her or resented her for it. I hope that is a plus.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post-66274897248198471532010-12-02T14:28:35.941-05:002010-12-02T14:28:35.941-05:00Sorry to read this Colleen. That sounds like an aw...Sorry to read this Colleen. That sounds like an awful lot going on and big changes at your household in order for you to take this job. That's tough. I wish there were easier answers. <br />I'll add in a few extra prayers for you and Phil and right discernment and peace. I hope things get much better very soon. Please keep us posted.<br /><br />In case they'll help, here's a whole armful of {{hugs}} coming your way!!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604810218733272554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post-63773999813591481382010-12-02T14:12:11.842-05:002010-12-02T14:12:11.842-05:002 things: I never found a way to reconcile with th...2 things: I never found a way to reconcile with the guilt I experienced as a working mom. When Jason pitched in, I always felt guilty no matter what. I think it is ingrained in us and we can't shake the guilt no matter how hard we try. Phil is a saint. You are a saint for going back to work too! It's hard after a cushy life as a SAHM!! But when it's necessary, you get major points<br /><br />2nd thing: They pay private school teachers well down here in MD. COME ON DOWN!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15858543043754603289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post-90569261353463796302010-12-02T13:58:22.134-05:002010-12-02T13:58:22.134-05:00maybe the job will grow on you? Or not.
I under...maybe the job will grow on you? Or not.<br /> <br /><br />I understand. the whole mom going to work thing--or not-- is very conflicting. It must be very stressful for you.kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06403839587472802558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post-12242881794099301432010-12-02T13:22:39.114-05:002010-12-02T13:22:39.114-05:00I'm so sorry, Colleen. When you first mention...I'm so sorry, Colleen. When you first mentioned the new job, it sounded like it would be a great fit, but now, well, it sounds awful. I often wonder how working moms do it all. I can get overwhelmed with all of the household duties and responsibilities, and I'm home all day. You are one strong, amazing woman! I'll be praying for peace and direction for you all. Do I sound completely ignorant by asking if there was any way that you could work in accounting from home?Sugarplum Creations Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15404300168941549805noreply@blogger.com