I have been home with my 19m old since February. It has been tough because I love to be able to be with her all day, but money became very tight, especially when I lost my unemployment claim case all because my former employer just doesn't want to pay Unemployment. (But that is for another day, another time, and another blog.)
After months of job seeking and having no luck, I became very depressed and insecure about my credentials. I have over 9 years of experience in the field of Human Services. I have an immaculate record at my old company, too. I applied to so many jobs in this field and received two call backs. One had hours I was not able to work (3rd shift), and the other seemed fishy. They said to come to orientation and then I would get interviewed. I think in this field, you need to conduct interviews first. I mean, you are hiring people to be care givers.
Last month, I swallowed my pride and contacted my old manager after I hear there was a part time position available at the group home I used to work at. Unfortunately, the hours didn't work. It is hard to work second shift with a baby. No daycare is open late enough, and all my family works.
Last week, my old manager contacted me with a full time position he had available. I was desperate to have a job, so I told him I would try to make something work out for childcare for my daughter. Fortunately for me, someone I knew from the daycare was available to care for Abbey in my house on the three days I needed help. She had just quit the daycare and needed work. She accepted my pay incentive and has agreed to watch my baby girl. This was great! Not only could I return to work, but I also had someone to come to my home to watch Abbey. That was what we wanted, after our unpleasant experience at the daycare.
It is hard to find someone to trust to come into your home and take care of your child these days. I know this young woman personally. I have worked along side of her at the daycare, and she loves my daughter. Tomorrow is her first day of watching my baby girl, and I am nervous. I am nervous not because I don't trust her, but because I hate being away from my baby girl and missing the things she does.
Today was my first day of training.....yes I have to retake all the initial training even though I have only been gone from the company since October of 2011. Good thing though I don't need to take the certification classes because those are all still current (CPR, First Aid, Med Admin & PMT). Sitting in this training is so boring though. After being there for 9 years, I have great knowledge on the company, procedures, policies, and whatever else they tell us these first few weeks. I could probably teach these trainings! It is so hard to sit there and keep my mouth shut and just listen and learn...again.... BUT I am doing it. At least I get paid to be there.
And at least I am able to be back there. I learned recently that they have stopped rehiring employees. I was such a good egg that the Executive Director made an exception. I am a core person at the home I used to work at. You can refer to me as the "house mom". HAHA! No seriously. I am so grateful to be able to go back to my home away from home and my family. Thank you so much for giving me that chance.
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