I sincerely value the time that I have at home during the week. Full days on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Partial Days (meaning that I am unconscious part of these days) on Friday and Monday. Yeah, things are upside down right now, we’re in the midst of buying a house, expecting another baby and the transition of a new job. It is crazy but I’m actually a lot happier than I have been in a while.
I started my new job last night. I’m answering customer service calls from 7pm to 7am Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. My new group eased me into the night. I was even allowed to work from home from 4am on. Basically because I hadn’t had a full week off like the rest of the team. We are a small group, about 11 people but it is tight knit and everyone is helpful. We field calls from all sorts of support areas across every aspect of our software. There really isn’t any time to be bored and I like that. I think that for the past couple of years I’ve let boredom overtake me and make me slow and stupid. I like the pace of this job and it is still relaxed as well. We never see customers so I don’t have to bother with the business casual dress anymore. I can dress nicely but with jeans, oh so much more comfortable. Continue reading Day 1 as a Part Time Stay At Home Dad→