I work 7-330, I'm two minutes from home and fifteen from school. I can pop out to events and easily come back. I only make 60k but this flexibility is worth so damn much. I'm not... (more)
sure how parents with a commute deal. You take a half day every time there's stuff at school? Nightmare... I realize I'm very lucky
posted June 17th, 2016 at 10:04am in Toddler
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- my dh works close to home and has a similar arrangement, it was life changing for the entire family. we have 3 kids so sometimes it's all hands on deck and he is available 6-17-2016 10:04am
- You are, dream job at that income. What do you do? 6-17-2016 10:04am
- Op career counselor. I work with people who are disabled and looking to return to work 6-17-2016 10:05am +3 likes
- wow, how did you get that job? 6-17-2016 10:07am
- Op hr background and I was a job coach for the developmentally disabled at a non profit making $15 an hour. Found this and it all fell into place. I love the work too 6-17-2016 10:08am +1 like
- fantastic! 6-17-2016 10:08am
- Op hr background and I was a job coach for the developmentally disabled at a non profit making $15 an hour. Found this and it all fell into place. I love the work too 6-17-2016 10:08am +1 like
- nice 6-17-2016 10:07am
- wow, how did you get that job? 6-17-2016 10:07am
- Op career counselor. I work with people who are disabled and looking to return to work 6-17-2016 10:05am +3 likes
- You are. It isn't all about $ 6-17-2016 10:04am
- that is fantasic. I make that much & commute 2 hrs each way! And yes, take ENTIRE DAYS off of work to attend school functions, like yesterday. 6-17-2016 10:05am
- obviously many people do have to work jobs that don't give them flexibility but I'm with you. Mine is very flexible. 6-17-2016 10:05am
- My DH found an office 2 blocks from home. Kids schools are 15 minutes walk. We think that flexibility is worth at least $1 million! Wonder if that value will decrease once kids...(more) 6-17-2016 10:06am
- Sadly, we just can't go to everything. We tag team some events and try to cover most things, but we can't possibly go to everything. If you're lucky like us, you have other...(more) 6-17-2016 10:06am parents that cover off a bit for you and make sure that talk to your kid, praise them etc.
- as someone who can go to almost every event, many are just not worth it. don't guilt yourself over it. Go to events that are fun or important to your dc and you are good. I...(more) 6-17-2016 10:13am +2 likesstopped going to every event b/c I didn't want my kids to get used to it ; )
- Thank you that was very sweet to say. 6-17-2016 10:16am
- My pleasure! You and your DH sound like you are doing great. Hope your kids appreciate it! 6-17-2016 10:24am
- Ita. Also it's over before you know it. My DS just finished fourth. They don't have many events during the day and he doesn't like me coming anyway! 6-17-2016 10:37am
- Thank you that was very sweet to say. 6-17-2016 10:16am
- as someone who can go to almost every event, many are just not worth it. don't guilt yourself over it. Go to events that are fun or important to your dc and you are good. I...(more) 6-17-2016 10:13am +2 likes
- Here's another perspective: I would hate to start work at 7. I like taking my kids to school in the morning and getting home in the early evening. I commute but I still attend...(more) 6-17-2016 10:27am
- You also have a nice set up. I think it's most difficult for those who are commuting long distances and have to go to office every single day. A few friends have switched to...(more) 6-17-2016 10:28am
- Ditto. My job has a lot of flexibility to wfh so I just work home if I need to go to a school event. 6-17-2016 10:37am
- I have a slightly better situation and yes the flexibility is so great that I put up wiht a lot of crap. Maybe its my own personal 78 cents on the dollar but its what my family...(more) 6-17-2016 10:43am