Back to Work...

At times I didn't think it was possible to survive a newborn's schedule but I did.  Still not out of the woods yet but little guy is already two months and sleeping more at night time which makes life more manageable.

As many moms do, I returned to work last week after spending eight weeks at home.  I have to admit, I was pretty anxious on that first day back to work.  Thankfully I managed and before I knew it, it was time to head home.  The adjustment has been a challenge and will continue to be, but for now it's good to earn a full paycheck and see the little man when I get home from work.

Yuppers, I'm Officially Crazy

One of my favorite quotes is "I need to know if I'm crazy? (The answer is: probably)".  I don't know who the author is or where I heard it but it fits my crazy life.

Adjusting to the new work environment has become extremely exhausting.  The 2-hour daily commute for the 34-mile round trip is exactly the opposite of what I had in mind when I took the job.  Also, it's beyond demoralizing when management is constantly berating you and your fellow teammates.  I can't understand how the entire team hasn't walked out on the nutcases in management during one of their crazy sessions.

Last week I decided I had one too many berating sessions so this weekend I updated my resume and started applying for jobs, never mind the fact I'm expecting a child and it could arrive at any minute.

Yes, looking for another job a few weeks before giving birth is pretty crazy.  Am I expecting to get another job before this child arrives?  Of course not, but I can't necessarily see myself happily returning to my current job after my leave ends.  Life is only going to get more hectic once this baby arrives and I can't imagine management changing their ways while I'm on leave.

So tell me, how does one juggle a job search with a new baby?