Re-assessing the Balance of Life
Wow, I’ve been AWOL for 2 months! I’m sorry. I’ve probably been stricken from everyone’s blogroll by now.
As of June, I’m no longer employed full time, but am working 3 days a week.
What I’ve gained:
- Lots of time to rest - this is very good
- Time to exercise - I’ve started working with a personal trainer
- Time in general
What I’ve lost:
- A fair amount of self-esteem - just another part time disabled mommy, not very important in the grand scheme of things
- Dental insurance - which means I should point out that I’m happy to still have medical insurance and my pension
- Respect of my co-workers? Not sure - it’s a subtle thing, and I can’t tell yet
On the whole, so far, a good trade. I need to do a fair amount of thinking about my place in the world, though.
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Feed reader. Hi! So glad to hear from you again. Supportively,
WCD
Glad to see more posts from you! I should get feedreader too.
It’s great that you have been positive with the changes in your life - whether good or bad. How we view those changes will keep us sane and happy.
It’s great that you have been positive with the changes in your life - whether good or bad. Keeping a positive view to those changes will keep us sane and happy.
I’ve been working 3 days a week for a couple years and it’s SUCH a great balance for me. I wouldn’t change it for the anything at this point including money. I felt very horrified when I made the decision to do it, but almost every week I get someone saying how jealous they are that I am only working 3 days. And those folks often don’t even know I have MS. They just can’t believe I make it work for me. And my health is happier for it all, thats for sure. Good on you for making the change!