tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824547228125638907.post6817305558507551663..comments2024-03-29T08:17:07.752+00:00Comments on New Mum Online: Being Out of WorkNew Mum Onlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14285584922202683960noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824547228125638907.post-19931012753663522362012-09-11T21:11:47.728+01:002012-09-11T21:11:47.728+01:00I lost my job when my daughter was just two..the b...I lost my job when my daughter was just two..the boss was a twit and, in my immaturity, I told her so in an evaluation of her performance. (if they didn't want to know, why did they ask?) Anyway, I scrambled to 'work' and started a home day care. It was a transition thing that lasted about 9 1/2 years. It saw me through two pregnancies (and births!) and the caring for about 15-18 other youngsters. I got a 12 passenger van (we're in USA) eventually and we went EVERYWHERE! My money was less than 1/2, at first, of the job I had held. I had no insurance (thank God my husband did!) and, as I continued to do it, like you, I learned so very much about myself, my patience, my ability to listen and BE with people...little people and big people. <br /><br />You sound like you are in a really good place, although I'll bet you feel like you're in molasses that is swirling. :) God be with you, enjoy the transition to ...whatever...and don't let those folks and the routine at the Job Center define you. They are a part of the process, not the keepers of your identity. (though some of them might think they are...)<br /><br />thanks for sharing the journey.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824547228125638907.post-24505277691809654062012-09-11T16:04:34.904+01:002012-09-11T16:04:34.904+01:00Use this time to learn to drive. You can have seve...Use this time to learn to drive. You can have several lessons a week and do it quickly while you're not working. Good luck!Rachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.com