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Quote: Originally posted by roofie41 on 03/10/2013

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Lockie an interesting reflection. I work to live without a doubt!

The work I do is with the most damaged, vulnerable and needy children and young people in our society. I am (without sounding big headed) very good at my job - something I have been able to recognise over the last four years, since completing some very good and high level training/ development including my NPQH. I am also quite rare in the field in which I work. I know without doubt that my work makes a significant difference to the children (and their families) that I work with.
I have spent ten years putting my heart and soul into the two small units that I have been working with. For me the opportunity to do this on a bigger scale and impact on more young people's lives is truly a dream. To be able to work from scratch on this and not have to put wrongs right first is an exciting opportunity.

My birth children are very fortunate, they have a good life. They are secure, happy and thriving (age 11 and 4) My 'other' children ranging in age from 13 to 31 ( combination of step and foster) are all totally behind me, in fact are very supportive and proud.
The additional income will allow us to enrich our family life - more camping trips, holidays and days out. Our house is lacking in some areas - we need a new cooker and some carpets would be good!
I will of course miss the kids and they me but once we establish a routine I believe they will be fine.

Thousands of men work away from home on a regular basis - some by choice, some because they have no other option. In fact my ex- husband did on and off for years. Is it different because I'm a woman?

Ruth

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Hi Ruth

How lovely to hear such exciting news!  I am glad you have decided to apply - you would probably have regretted it if you hadn't.  You can always sit down with your partner and discuss the future if (when!) you get the job offer.  Step by step!  (You never know, when you go for the interview you might decide it isn't for you anyway for some reason - the interview process is as much about them interviewing you as you interviewing them, the job and package have to be right for you too.)

You only get one shot at this life - sometimes we all need to step outside our comfort zone and think about different things.

I have thought about you from time to time, as I know I replied to a couple of your posts in the past.  I hope things are OK for you.

Kind regards

MammaMia!

How odd that life gets in the way of life in such a way.

Good luck to your daughter and to you in your career. As much as our kids mean everything to us its surely important to have something else...work, frlends, family or whatever. Kids become independant of us eventually and a life lived solely through our kids is as limiting a being a career junkie.