Hi - I could do with some support.
I am currently a law student so I am at home with our 11-month old daughter for most of the day, and then in class during afternoons and evenings. It's a tough schedule but I manage, and I have a lot of time with her. We have a great nanny for the afternoons and our daughter is really bonded with her.
I graduate next summer (2010) and this summer I really need to be working in order to position myself for getting a permanent job upon graduation. I have been offered a wonderful position with a government agency, for 3 months, 40 hours a week. The job, although it won't lead to anything permanent next year, is a great opportunity in terms of making contacts, getting experience and a fantastic resume booster (as a law student, one of the best.)
I know I should be jumping up and down with happiness, but I am really struggling with the thought of being away from our daughter for 40 hours a week. She is still nursing, and her nanny can bring her to the office each lunchtime so I can feed her, but I dread being away all day. I love the thought of being back in professional mode (law school is something of a break for me, and I couldn't imagine being a SAHM for an extended period of time) but I am just sad. I am worried that my daughter will bond more with her nanny than me, that I will miss milestones - it just won't be the same. Having said that, I also think - deep down - that I would really be foolish to turn down this job. My husband (also a lawyer) is very supportive about me working FT, PT or not at all, but he also thinks that it would be a mistake to turn this down.
If anyone has had similar experiences, I would love to hear about how you made your decision and if you have any regrets.
Thanks.
I am currently a law student so I am at home with our 11-month old daughter for most of the day, and then in class during afternoons and evenings. It's a tough schedule but I manage, and I have a lot of time with her. We have a great nanny for the afternoons and our daughter is really bonded with her.
I graduate next summer (2010) and this summer I really need to be working in order to position myself for getting a permanent job upon graduation. I have been offered a wonderful position with a government agency, for 3 months, 40 hours a week. The job, although it won't lead to anything permanent next year, is a great opportunity in terms of making contacts, getting experience and a fantastic resume booster (as a law student, one of the best.)
I know I should be jumping up and down with happiness, but I am really struggling with the thought of being away from our daughter for 40 hours a week. She is still nursing, and her nanny can bring her to the office each lunchtime so I can feed her, but I dread being away all day. I love the thought of being back in professional mode (law school is something of a break for me, and I couldn't imagine being a SAHM for an extended period of time) but I am just sad. I am worried that my daughter will bond more with her nanny than me, that I will miss milestones - it just won't be the same. Having said that, I also think - deep down - that I would really be foolish to turn down this job. My husband (also a lawyer) is very supportive about me working FT, PT or not at all, but he also thinks that it would be a mistake to turn this down.
If anyone has had similar experiences, I would love to hear about how you made your decision and if you have any regrets.
Thanks.
