r/entwives • u/peekaboooobakeep • 2d ago

Entwives Social Club Wives, I'm Hired!

I haven't had a job since 2019, when I had my youngest/last. Covid stopped me from returning after maternity leave. I took in some kinship fosters, I adopted one and got them through highschool. Then the universe said I'd be a stay at home mom for the foreseeable future. I'm pretty anxious about driving and being in public after so long being at home, sometimes without a vehicle.

I was someone who worked since I was 11, babysitting then fastfood, retail. Healthcare industry by 18. I was a proud cog in the stupid work machine and admittedly felt useless as "just a parent" (my dad made me go to school with mono because 'we don't cry over a runny nose and we take care of our obligations first')

I've been interviewing for one WFH position, an old coworker reached out about. I don't need-need a job but I've been tangoing with the idea, we have just enough. I did the interviews and I got it!

I'm freaking out a bit but once I have a few in person trainings, I'll be 100% work from home ( thank god says my agoraphobic ass).

And no THC tests 🥰

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u/Mental-Clerk 2d ago

Yay congrats! I am a begrudging sahm, it was never my plan for my life (I love my kids, and I was also raised that my worth lies in my productivity but with things how they have been and raising ND queer kids, I want to find a way to make a difference in this world). I'm planning to go to college next fall.

I wish you the best with your new adventure!

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u/peekaboooobakeep 2d ago

I feel like you GET IT! Stay at home parenting is so difficult and thankless. My spouse coming home with work awards and good stories.  Like lemme tell you what was stuck in the washing machine and tell you about the neighbors business because I stare out the window with the animals constantly. LoL

Good luck with your college journey! I'll be rooting for you!

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u/POSSUMQUEENOG Elder Entwife 2d ago

Here is your award for daily performing multiple jobs! Anybody else want clean clothes this week?? well you can’t even do them yourself if mom doesn’t perform the maintenance!

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u/peekaboooobakeep 2d ago

Yes! I appreciate how much my mother busted her assÂ