Wow Stephanie, this is such an awesome, heartfelt article! I'm a big believer that everything happens for a reason. And you have every right to want to spend more time with your children! Plus, I think having that janitorial job was a perfect transition. Sometimes you just need a peaceful job, like you said, to focus on what the next step is. Thank you for posting this Stephanie!
Thank you so much. It felt good writing about it because up until I wrote it, I had only spoken about it. I believe this is an issue many women face in the corporate space.
Good for you. There were too many bully bosses out there then, and it’s a lot worse now. Most don’t know how to or shouldn’t be a boss. There comes a point when, for your own sanity, whether you like it or not, you have to walk. I have just went through it myself. I’ve never been driven by money and there are some serious adjustments I’m concerned with but it was time to move on. So, I can definitely relate to you, although I don’t have the kids to worry about like you do.
I hope my end all be all can be at least 1/2 of what yours has become. You’re definitely an inspiration. Thank you for telling your story.
Thank you this message really felt nice to hear! I am more motivated by passion. I always like to listen to my heart, and for me it gets super uncomfortable when I know I’m not listening. But in a relationship, you have to navigate dynamics. I knew my husband was more of a logical realist whereas I’m the dreamer and always have been (and it drives him nuts because I’m also a spender, haha). So I had to take my time with it and show him that it was safe for me to jump.
I knew it would have, but I didn’t want to put my husband in a situation where he would have to worry about finances. My income contributed significantly at that time. I wanted him to know I knew it was the right thing to do and that I could come up with a solution to at least bring in a fraction of that.
Wow Stephanie, this is such an awesome, heartfelt article! I'm a big believer that everything happens for a reason. And you have every right to want to spend more time with your children! Plus, I think having that janitorial job was a perfect transition. Sometimes you just need a peaceful job, like you said, to focus on what the next step is. Thank you for posting this Stephanie!
Thank you so much for reading. Many more thoughts and stories to come.
Love it :)
I feel the same way, and love the relatable story she shares 🧡
Thank you.
Thank you for writing it, Stephanie.
What a relatable story, as a mother with toddlers right now I could feel your emotions through this. Family should always be a priority I agree ❤️
Thank you so much. It felt good writing about it because up until I wrote it, I had only spoken about it. I believe this is an issue many women face in the corporate space.
Good for you. There were too many bully bosses out there then, and it’s a lot worse now. Most don’t know how to or shouldn’t be a boss. There comes a point when, for your own sanity, whether you like it or not, you have to walk. I have just went through it myself. I’ve never been driven by money and there are some serious adjustments I’m concerned with but it was time to move on. So, I can definitely relate to you, although I don’t have the kids to worry about like you do.
I hope my end all be all can be at least 1/2 of what yours has become. You’re definitely an inspiration. Thank you for telling your story.
Thank you this message really felt nice to hear! I am more motivated by passion. I always like to listen to my heart, and for me it gets super uncomfortable when I know I’m not listening. But in a relationship, you have to navigate dynamics. I knew my husband was more of a logical realist whereas I’m the dreamer and always have been (and it drives him nuts because I’m also a spender, haha). So I had to take my time with it and show him that it was safe for me to jump.
Never stop moving.
It would have also worked, quitting instantly.
But not at that time ...
I knew it would have, but I didn’t want to put my husband in a situation where he would have to worry about finances. My income contributed significantly at that time. I wanted him to know I knew it was the right thing to do and that I could come up with a solution to at least bring in a fraction of that.
Congrats on this big step!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️