Me Time!
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The worst is am involved in this massive and messy reorg. I feel like am digging my own grave bec I dislike to step out of my comfort zone.
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Cloud Cloud:
I think it depends on individual. My two SILs are SAHM but they seem very happy and busy attending to their homes and stuff. I am a pseudo SAHM and I already feel very bored even with my craft and some job assignments. Somehow I can't seem to find enough things to fill up all my time and I do have idling time while waiting for my kids. But I can't go back to FT work at this stage cos my child still needs my support at the odd hours.Reorganisation seems to be the norm nowadys. Employees have to take on new roles and more roles. I wonder how many employees who are in their forties and beyond can adapt. But most of them simply has to accept the new role because it is not easy to find a new job.
I enjoy my homemaker role now but also concern if I will be bored when my younger child is in he
The other downside of being at home for too long is one becomes a loner if one is not careful. Solitude is addictive and I feel it. My DH has to remind me to seek social interactions though these days I do find it quite meaningless having to do small talk. Most of the days I have to repeat several times for my child to follow my instructions, all I want is to keep quiet to converse some energy and the last thing on my mind is to make small talk. -
Reorganisation seems to be the norm nowadys. Employees have to take on multiple and new roles. I wonder how many employees who are in their forties and beyond can adapt. But most of them simply has to accept the new role because it is not easy to find a new job.
Maybe we should just count our blessings we still have a job and not think so much. Enjoy the usual “gossip’ with our colleagues. Don’t think too much. After all, life is only a few decades. Go for holidays to reward ourselves when we get our bonus. By our 70s, we are probably too weak to travel far.
I count my blessings that I can afford to quit my job and enjoy my homemaker role. Of course, there are sacrifices to be made, especially with the rising living costs. I am also concerned that I may be bored when my younger child enters her teens. But I suppose I can take on more hobbies or do volunteer work. -
ImMeeMee:
I am working full time running my own business and I find myself getting restless and starting up new projects and driving my staff and people around me nuts.
I think it depends on individual. My two SILs are SAHM but they seem very happy and busy attending to their homes and stuff. I am a pseudo SAHM and I already feel very bored even with my craft and some job assignments. Somehow I can't seem to find enough things to fill up all my time and I do have idling time while waiting for my kids. But I can't go back to FT work at this stage cos my child still needs my support at the odd hours.Cloud Cloud:
Reorganisation seems to be the norm nowadys. Employees have to take on new roles and more roles. I wonder how many employees who are in their forties and beyond can adapt. But most of them simply has to accept the new role because it is not easy to find a new job.
I enjoy my homemaker role now but also concern if I will be bored when my younger child is in he
The other downside of being at home for too long is one becomes a loner if one is not careful. Solitude is addictive and I feel it. My DH has to remind me to seek social interactions though these days I do find it quite meaningless having to do small talk. Most of the days I have to repeat several times for my child to follow my instructions, all I want is to keep quiet to converse some energy and the last thing on my mind is to make small talk.
Now that kids are in their teens, their schedules are rather packed as well, don't need mum to be there for them all the time.
I've always enjoyed being by myself. And yes, there is a very real danger of me turning into a hermit if I am allowed to. Even more so now with all the convenience of online shopping and deliveries. No need to interact at all with people.
Honestly, I cannot imagine retirement life. Think I will go crazy. -
starlight1968sg:
The worst is am involved in this massive and messy reorg. I feel like am digging my own grave bec I dislike to step out of my comfort zone.
Does it take up a lot of your time besides your usual duties? I supposed you will be rewarded with better appraisal. Your bosses must have seen value in your work performance to involve you in the reorg. Since you are involved in the reorg, you should be able to see how you can better adjust to the new role. -
ImMeeMee:
I don't know when my daughter will mature...so close to exams, and I'm the one worrying :frustrated: . this year is streaming year (sec 2). she had briefings regarding sub combination and yet don't know the urgency. this is year end exam :mad:
Supporting my DD3 is a life long journey and there are still times when I get so tired that I dun know how to move on. But life has to go on, we still have responsibilities to fulfil as children and parents, so we can't fall and rest yet.
parents are getting old...so I agree with you on our responsibilities to look after them as well. -
haha Janet, after your PSLE, you will continue taking Sec 2 streaming exam
Joking aside, I totally understand your concern. -
starlight1968sg:
psle 2 years ago, now it's no difference except I'm taking more subjects.haha Janet, after your PSLE, you will continue taking Sec 2 streaming exam
Joking aside, I totally understand your concern.
sometimes I really wonder who's the one taking exams. she is so bochap :rant: I wish I can shake her up.
I am keeping her at home a few days to revise since it's doing past year papers in school...see, no difference from p6 either :slapshead: -
Exam period again , most of us will feel “ Sian” n vexed - Only Mums have such agony ? Dad no?
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janet88:
psle 2 years ago, now it's no difference except I'm taking more subjects.
:rotflmao:
Wait till you take A levels, then it would be fewer subjects.
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