The winds of changes
The weekend is coming and that would be my last weekend before going back to work. I’ve been on a maternity leave now for a year and two months. During this time, I’ve discovered me as a mother which has been a huge, internal change for me but now it’s time to combine work and maternity. At least now, it doesn’t feel like an easy task. I realize that my free time would be next to nothing, working at work, working at home in evenings and on weekends, constantly scheduling and organizing. I’m a bit concerned about how I will perform. However, I’m willing to give it a shot and I’ll try my very best. After all, the longer I stay at home, the more difficult it will be for me to return and start this new period of life.
The other thing that concerns me is that my work team has changed by 100% while I was away. My boss shifted to another department, my closest colleague received a job offer and moved to another city and there were some other organizational changes that I won’t discuss now. The whole team is now totally replaced and there are two new colleagues waiting for me to return. I work as a development engineer in a production atmosphere and my work is often quite challenging and hectic (sometimes, it's a hell on earth). I wouldn’t want to sound arrogant but I’ve understood that they are waiting for me to return as I am the most experienced one. It rather puts me under pressure as they expect me to save the day. I’ve been working there only for three years and spent the first year writing my master’s thesis, so I’m not actually that pro. And now, I’ve been on maternity leave for the past year. So, a lot of pressure now.
It certainly would have been easier to return to a familiar surrounding especially now that there are many other big changes happening at the same time. Luckily, as a person who lived in different countries and moved a lot as a kid and as an adult, I usually adapt well to new situations.
There is always a bright side and in this case, there is many. I didn’t really like my previous boss, so that’s a plus that he won’t be there. He is a good person but lacks management and leadership skills. (Don’t worry, I’ve told him that, so he won’t have to read it from here. :) If he ever joins Steemit... ) Another thing is that I’ll have more of an adult company during the day, I’ve missed that. I’ll work 80% of normal work hours which makes it four days a week, and I’ll have one day to stay at home. I hugely appreciate my employer for this possibility.
I think I’ll cherish and appreciate my days off even more and give my entire attention to my little one. Why do we start to appreciate valuable things when we lose or about to lose them? Well, I did enjoy my time at home as much as I could and kept in my mind that this time is not for forever and it will pass in a blink of an eye. Even when it was hard.
My husband will also shift to 80% workhours so he’ll be able to spend more time with our son too, which in my opinion is very important. Our son will be also spending time with his grannies, which benefits them all and strengthens the bond between grannies and our kid. In addition, the last but not least, our kid will start in kindergarten. Even though I’m a bit restless about how he would adopt there, I think that it will benefit him. He is such a smart kid, so active and willing to learn that he will absolutely enjoy being there after he gets used to it. Children are very adaptive after all.
Big changes and probably for the better. I must admit, I’m slightly excited. I’ve already refreshed my hair color, organized the next week, prepared my working clothes and everything for the kindergarten. We’ll see how it goes.
Lindiry
Oh, time flies! I wish you the best on Monday and to combining work and home duties. 🤗✨ You can give me tips too, I’m having the same situation in August. 🤗👏🏽
I'll tell you my best tips then so keep in touch! I think august is a better month to start in kindergarten because it is much warmer. I'm worried that my kid will freeze outside sitting in the snow because it's difficult for him to walk and stand while wearing all the winter clothes. :/
Hmm, what kind of winter jacket do you have? I noticed Reima has sales on winter clothes. 🤔
He has winter clothes for this winter. It is just a bit difficult for him to walk wearing them. :D
Nice photos! And all the best on your next week! :)
Thank you! :)
You definitely seem like a person who knows how to organize things very well.Your work colleagues might have changed and the boss too but the most important of all is that you have the experience that you had in yourself. If they really see the value in you they will respect it. Hopefully the new colleagues are going to be good as well and who knows u might become really good friends with some of them. I would like you to update us more on whats going on in your work and life in general.
Thank you for contributing to the Steemit Community.Keep up the great work and I'm looking forward to your next posts.
Thank you @castbound for your thoughtful comment!
I really do hope I'll get along with my new colleagues. Well, usually do, so it should work well. I'll definitely keep posting about my work and life in future, stay tuned! :)
Woow, these pictures are very stunning (especially the first one :o ) where was it :D. so good luck and my best wishes xx
Thanks! These pictures are from the south island of new zealand! :)
Woow beautiful , I haven’t been to Newzealand yet but it’s also in my list . Btw how easy/difficult to get along with locals ? Were they friendly and helpful ? Looking forward to see more of your travel diaries x
They were really easy going and friendly. "No worries!" as they usually say. :) well, one lady was annoying and rude but she probably had some problems of her own. xD
ahaha I like that phrase 'No worries', I think some rude are everywhere though :D :P hyvaa viikonloppua
The best of luck!
I remember when our youngest started going to day care when he was around a year and a half. In the beginning, he'd "put on a show" by crying every morning when we dropped him off. It was if we were abandoning him forever. Apparently though, as soon as we were out of sight he'd stop crying and start playing. And in the afternoons when we came to pick him up he wasn't very excited to leave. He eventually got tired of the "show". 😄
Awh.. I'm kind of prepared for the show but I think it still will be horrible for me to leave him there and act super duper cool and brave. Have to try my best though. :)
Thank you for yor kind wishes!
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Meaning?
"In addition, the last but not least, our kid will start in kindergarten. Even though I’m a bit restless about how he would adopt there, I think that it will benefit him." I think this is something every parent worries and almost always things go well. Almost like a cliche to say this.
I meant that me saying that "It will go well" is a cliche. Parent worry no matter what people say, that's their job:)
Yes, it is a cliche until you are in the situation. However, when you face it, it suddenly becomes very real and then you fully get it what all have been talking about.
I'm staying positive about all this! :) Thank you for your kind support.