tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902518134959634193.post9113920861853905620..comments2023-09-13T08:56:58.833+01:00Comments on Zoe & Drew: A Crisis Of ConfidenceAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13659630357262376604noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902518134959634193.post-15509490950293047642011-09-26T13:58:47.932+01:002011-09-26T13:58:47.932+01:00Thank you so much Kris. Since writing this post I...Thank you so much Kris. Since writing this post I have stoped fretting quite so much and hopefully I will find my niche, my creative home!!<br />Zoe<br />xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13659630357262376604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902518134959634193.post-3772871354872038042011-09-23T11:12:40.009+01:002011-09-23T11:12:40.009+01:00Oh Zoe, I really understand how you feel
- so as ...Oh Zoe, I really understand how you feel <br />- so as far as I'm concerned ~ all perfectly normal :)<br /><br />I think creative people are always looking for the next challenge and enjoy mixing things up and learning new skills. <br />Getting the work / family balance right is different for everyone, so I really hope you take a little pressure of yourself and trust that your creativity (of which you have bucketloads) will in time find you, your perfect solution.<br /><br />Meanwhile enjoy that cup of tea ... and maybe a sweet biscuit or two :)Kristopher Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01262112346167985488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902518134959634193.post-51649290778656457072011-09-21T12:26:31.749+01:002011-09-21T12:26:31.749+01:00Thank you so much Linnhe. I really appreciated you...Thank you so much Linnhe. I really appreciated your comments.<br /><br /> I think we have become so focussed on defining ourselves with a job title that we forget what it was that we wanted to do! <br /><br />Whilst I do need to work to contribute to the household income I want the flexibility to be at home for my children. Perhaps I just to need to appreciate that this will bring with it a flexible income!<br /><br />Zoe<br />xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13659630357262376604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902518134959634193.post-20489674439627496262011-09-21T11:06:14.130+01:002011-09-21T11:06:14.130+01:00Zoe, it's perfectly normal.
I had myself conv...Zoe, it's perfectly normal.<br /><br />I had myself convinced that I would go back to work once my boys were at school. The problem I faced, the one we all seem to face, is deciding what to go back to. I looked into nursing and teaching, thought about retail, even started working on a business plan for a crafts/demonstration/workshop space. None of it came to fruition! Why? Because I was thinking about doing them for all the wrong reasons.<br /><br />I think you have to decide why you feel the need to work. I decided we could manage financially without another 'regular' wage. My boys still needed me at home even as they got older. I didn't have to worry about taking time off during holidays or finding cover if one of them was ill and had to stay at home.<br /><br />The biggest hurdle to overcome however is the fact that many of us don't value what we do on a daily basis and feel the need to be defined by a job title. You are a talented, creative woman who has a lot to offer, to family, friends and of course the blogging community ;o) Take time to think about what You really want, not what you think is expected of you.<br /><br />Rant over! <br />Take care<br />LinnheLinnhe Marahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17960310077208873662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902518134959634193.post-23214234674468198202011-09-20T21:12:14.030+01:002011-09-20T21:12:14.030+01:00Thank you so much Grace, it helps just to know I&#...Thank you so much Grace, it helps just to know I'm not alone. I hope you find a solution aswell.<br /><br />Take care<br />Zoe<br />xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13659630357262376604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902518134959634193.post-62042462082621590852011-09-20T10:52:07.893+01:002011-09-20T10:52:07.893+01:00Oh Zoe I don't know what to say. I would love ...Oh Zoe I don't know what to say. I would love to offer advice and help you come to a conclusion. But to be honest I'm pretty much in the same boat. In fact I was about to search for a teachng assistant job straight after reading your post! <br /><br />I left my job a few years ago because it wasn't creative enough, I even considered doing an MA. I really don't regret leaving but, you are correct in saying that a regular wage is lovely. <br /><br />You are so perfectly normal and maybe you should just enjoy your time- Christmas will soon be here and what mum has head space then? <br /><br />I'm so sorry that I have been of no help. I think I just wanted to let you know that there are many mums feeling the same as you!!<br /><br />Grace.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05137305685307134191noreply@blogger.com